Cats are playful pets. Aside from toys they can chase, they also love those they can bat with their feet, such as yarns. Yarn appeals to cats because it is light, easy to pick up, and easy to changes its shape. However, in general, strings are not safe toys for pet cats. Because of its soft material, a piece of yarn can choke a cat as it is easy to swallow and inhale. The ingested material ends up in the cat’s gastrointestinal tract. It is better if the cat expels the yarn by vomiting or defec...

When a dog scoots or drags his bum across the ground frequently, there could be an issue that affects his anal sacs. The sacs are two glands, that are located just inside the dog’s anal opening. If the issue is not attended to, the problem could escalate rather quickly, making your dog feel discomfort and pain. These anal glands secrete a pungent substance that would normally go into the dog’s colon when pooping. However, there could be times where these anal sacs become blocked or irrit...