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 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 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 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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Root rot cannot be reversed. Treating root rot involves removing any roots/foliage that are rotting and repotting the plant in fresh soil in an effort to give the remaining healthy roots a new start. How do you revive rotted roots? Read more…
Hair licking is unlikely to harm your feline. “Unless the cat is eating the hair or obviously becomes sick after licking human hair, this is usually not something to worry about,” says Dr. Christensen Bell. What happens if cat eats Read more…
Root rot symptoms include drooping fronds, especially on the older fronds. Though some droop is common, if you notice it becoming excessive you may have a larger problem. Newer fronds may also tend to be yellowish in color, thus indicating Read more…
If the cat manages to swallow a hair tie completely it could get lodged at any point within their system, from the food pipe (esophagus) to their bottom. This blockage could cause food to build up where the hair tie Read more…
When you tie a ponytail too tight, you’re pulling on your hair, causing tension at the root. Over time, this can cause your hair to become weaker, especially at the hair line. This can cause breakage, which can lead to Read more…