Scalp psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. It causes raised, discolored plaques on your scalp or on the skin around your scalp that may be dry, itchy and irritating. What diseases is itchy scalp a symptom of? Scalp pruritus is a common and distressing symptom. It is most commonly associated with Read more…
When you’re looking to add pet-safe greenery to your abode, a cat palm (or two) might be the plant baby for you, says Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT, a veterinarian and senior director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Cat palms (Chamaedorea cataractarum) aren’t toxic to cats. Is Read more…
There are many other scalp conditions that may cause itching and can mimic the symptoms and some of the physical findings experienced with a head lice infestation. Below, we’ll get into what else could cause an itchy head! Tinea Capitis is a common fungal infection that causes irritation and inflammation Read more…
As a palm tree leaf reaches the end of its natural life, it turns brown–beginning at the tip and continuing until the leaf completely browns and drops off. If only one or two leaves are browning and new foliage continues to grow in, the brown tips are natural and not Read more…
Once you start to address the plant leaves turning brown, your plant should start to grow new, healthy foliage. As for the leaves that still have brown tips, you can snip the dead parts away with a pair of scissors without hurting the plant. What do you do when the Read more…
“Frequently, they will choose to lick body parts or even bite an owner’s hair as a form of grooming,” Dr. Casali explains. So that hair chewing isn’t just because your coconut shampoo tastes good — it’s an instinctual way of saying they love you. Why does my cat bite and Read more…
The Sago Palm, or Cycas Revoluta, is a stocky, spike-leaved plant commonly seen in landscaping, largely in Southern states, but still seen nationwide. If an animal ingests any portion of the Sago Palm, studies have shown that up to 50% of ingestion cases are fatal. What happens if a sago Read more…
Luckily, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), ponytail palm is non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. They’re small, light-weight, and fun houseplants that can be kept on coffee tables or near a window for maximum sunlight. What happens if a cat eats a Read more…
southeastern Mexico. Beaucarnea recurvata, commonly called ponytail palm, is an evergreen caudiciform shrub or tree that is native to semi-desert areas of southeastern Mexico, Belize and Guatemala where it typically grows to as much as 30′ tall. Where did the ponytail plant originate from? Ponytail palm, Beaucarnea recurvata (or Nolina Read more…
To help you get that picture perfect style past day one, here’s what we suggest: Do your initial twist out on wet hair. Although doing a twist out on dry hair will give you more length, if you twist while your hair is wet, it will set better. What happens Read more…