What makes cats and dogs love kibble? And what are the differences between feline and canine kibbles? This edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN takes a look at what our pets need from their food and what manufacturers add to make it appealing to them. See and download the full graphic on the C&EN site.
Trying to protect your pets from fleas and ticks? There are a number of treatments that aim to deter them, or get rid of them if your pet already has them. This graphic in Chemical and Engineering News looks at the methods used and the chemistry behind them. Click through to the C&EN site to view the full graphic.
If you’re a dog owner, hot weather inevitably leads to wet dogs, particularly if you live near the sea, a river, or basically any other body of water that looks appealing to your canine companion. It’s probably not escaped your notice that dogs tend to smell pretty awful after getting wet. Why is that? Chemistry and biology combined can help explain.
