Julie Majid 
Pet grooming isn’t just fluff and bows—it’s biology. And unfortunately, a lot of the stuff floating around TikTok or passed down from your aunt’s best friend’s groomer is flat-out wrong. From coat care to paw pad health, our pets deserve better than old-school advice. The truth is, science has already moved on. Here’s what you should be doing, based on actual evidence—not backyard opinions.
Cats aren’t just randomly hunting and dropping bodies like tiny mob bosses. They have reasons, and they’re usually more social than sinister. If you’ve ever stepped out to find a headless bird or half-eaten mouse on your welcome mat, don’t panic and don’t yell. What your cat is doing is weirdly thoughtful. Once you understand the instinct behind it, your reaction will change completely—and so will what you do next.
The dog park might be packed with them, but so are vet waiting rooms and emergency clinics. Some of the trendiest breeds right now come with built-in health problems, sky-high maintenance needs, or behaviors that can make daily life more chaotic than cute. Vets have tried to warn people, but the aesthetic is winning. If you’re thinking about getting one of these dogs, just know you’re signing up for more than cuddles and compliments.
Some dogs just seem unsure, even when showered with toys and treats. That shaky confidence often comes from not knowing what to do with all their nervous energy. Scent work changes that by tapping into your dog’s oldest skill—its nose. This isn’t another obedience drill; it’s a chance to succeed at something they’re built to do. Success breeds confidence, and that confidence spills into everything else they do.
The Givskud Zoo in Denmark has sparked global debate after asking locals to donate unwanted pets—including rabbits, guinea pigs, and even certain small livestock—to feed their carnivorous animals. People could bring them in either alive or already euthanized, depending on the condition of the animal and the donor’s preference. For some, it’s a brutally honest solution to food waste and overpopulation. For others, it feels like crossing an ethical line they didn’t even know existed. The idea has people arguing about culture, conservation, and how far zoos should go to keep their animals healthy. These ten points explore why the story hit such a nerve.