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Soul remains unawakened – Anatole France [quote]

Updated March 26, 2015 by TailSmart Leave a Comment

Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

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Filed Under: Cats, Dog, Quote

A great friend knows when to lend a helping tongue

Updated March 24, 2015 by TailSmart Leave a Comment

These two are super cute. It's wonderful to see this type of a caring relationship between a dog and a cat. I think this pup knows he's a got a good thing going here. Who wouldn't want a good ol' face licking? … [Read more...]

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11 Detoxifying Plants that are Safe for Cats and Dogs

Updated December 5, 2020 by TailSmart 11 Comments

11 Detoxifying plants that are safe for cats and dogs

After reading the great list of 30 Plants That Can Detox The Air In Your Home over at Sound Body Life, we started wondering which of these plants are safe for cats and dogs.  While I'd love the air in my home to be more healthy and of higher quality, I definitely wouldn't want to inadvertently poison a furry friend.  To that end, our crack team of … [Read more...]

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The Nail Sheath Incident featuring Caster the Cat

Updated October 24, 2020 by TailSmart 6 Comments

The Nail Sheath Incident - Smart Tales

This installment of "Smart Tales" is with Emily from Kitty Cat Chronicles. Emily, the Mom of 5 wonderful cats, shares with us the story of Caster's unfortunate encounter with a nail sheath.  The incident led to her discovery that he does indeed have a third eyelid... Our "Smart Tales" series is where we interview pet owners just like you. You all … [Read more...]

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My pet has three eyelids. Is it an alien?

Updated March 5, 2015 by TailSmart 3 Comments

My pet has three eyelids is it an alien?

While it is a possibility, it is likely that your pet is just a dog or cat. It turns out that cats and dogs have a third “eyelid,” known as the nictitating membrane. This membrane is usually not seen unless the eye has been pulled back to protect it from pain. So before you start looking for UFOs or wonder where the little green men are, let’s have … [Read more...]

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Hi, my name's Evelyn! My family and I live an active, busy and sometimes chaotic lifestyle. I love animals and had dogs growing up and currently have a cat named King. I'm the editor here at TailSmart and look forward to creating and curating great content for you, and of course learning as I do. Read More…

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