If you’ve ever been licked by a cat, you’ve experienced the roughness of the tongue, almost like sandpaper. A cat’s tongue is covered with barbs called papillae that face backwards and cause the rough sensation. The barbs are made of seratin, a substance found in human fingernails. The barbs serve a number of purposes. Cats […]
A majority of the staff at Flexcin International owns pets and is concerned for the welfare of all animals. So it is important to us to help organizations who share that concern and work to make a direct impact on the lives of animals. We do this in a variety of ways, through giving discounts […]
According to the National Assessment of Education Progress scores, in 2004, 40% of 4th graders are below their grade level in reading. And that’s only one survey. What is more natural than seeing children and dogs together. Often children can relate better to their furry pals who are non-judgmental and offer comfort. Both children and […]
