Hamsters, gerbils, and mice are fun pets with distinct personalities. However, hamsters are not suitable for families having small children due to their propensity to bite. In contrast, gerbils and mice are more social and less prone to bite. Hamsters should live alone since they tend to fight each other. Gerbils and mice can coexistContinue reading “Do Small Rodents– Mice, Gerbils, And Hamsters— Make Excellent Pets?”
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Adopting A Dog From A Shelter
As years go by, various dog breeders have become unethical. They no longer value animal welfare and only think about their income and the different techniques for expanding or growing their businesses. These breeders are referred to as puppy mills. In the United States alone, around 10,000 puppy mills exist. Dogs who stay in puppyContinue reading “Adopting A Dog From A Shelter”
Car Sickness In Dogs
We’ve grown accustomed to seeing dogs interact happily with their owners during road trips. Thanks, in large part, to YouTube channels dedicated to pets. But have you ever considered that your fur-baby might not be as fond of car rides as you think he is? Yes, dogs, as well as other domesticated animals, can getContinue reading “Car Sickness In Dogs”
Why You Should Read Labels Of Flea And Tick Products
It shouldn’t even be a discussion anymore. Pet owners need to read the fine print before administering medicine to their ailing pet. That’s one of the first and easiest things you can do to prevent tragedy. But yes, sometimes it bears repeating. Dogs are often considered the tough ones, especially when being medicated. Their felineContinue reading “Why You Should Read Labels Of Flea And Tick Products”
Some Cold Weather Safety Tips For Pets
Follow these tips to ensure your pet’s well-being during winter. ●Keep chemicals out of reach. Winter chemicals like antifreeze usually contain chemicals (like ethylene glycol), which can be deadly when ingested. Rocksalt, although not as harmful, causes burning and discomfort to the paws and stomach. To easily avoid your pet getting close to rocksalt, putContinue reading “Some Cold Weather Safety Tips For Pets”
Build a Dig Pit or Search Area For Your Dog
Spring is the season for your pet and you to have fun outdoors. One method to get rid of cabin fever would be to have search areas or dig pits where your pet could have many opportunities to stimulate them mentally and physically. When you go work in the garden, your dog can help withContinue reading “Build a Dig Pit or Search Area For Your Dog”
Important Reasons to Spay or Neuter Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
The best time to spay/neuter pets is when they’re 4-12 months old. Your pet is most likely to spend the whole day with the vet. Here are the risks you can prevent if your pet is spayed/neutered: ●Harmful uterine infectionsUnspayed female pets are more prone to pyometra (accumulating pus in the uterus), which can onlyContinue reading “Important Reasons to Spay or Neuter Rabbits & Guinea Pigs”
Important Factors To Consider When Choosing A Dog
There are many breeds to choose from, each with different characteristics. If you want to get a pet dog, choose the one that’ll fit your lifestyle. Consider these: ●How active is your lifestyle? Be honest. Some dogs may be fine to just laze around, but there are pups who need some exercise. Choose the dogContinue reading “Important Factors To Consider When Choosing A Dog”
Taking Your Dog To a Professional Grooming Appointment
Grooming appointment inclusions would depend on the breed of your dog and what kinds of services you wanted to be performed. There are grooming establishments that include specific services with their regular grooming packages, while there are others that offer add-ons that you need to ask for. Be sure to talk directly with the personContinue reading “Taking Your Dog To a Professional Grooming Appointment”
Benefits Of Fish Supplements For Pets
How long have you been a fur parent? If you have been caring for animals for a long time now, you must already know that your beloved animal companions need food supplements to keep them alive and kicking. If you are new to this task, then be informed that commercially available pet foods are sometimesContinue reading “Benefits Of Fish Supplements For Pets”