Health Care

Fatty Liver Disease in Toy Fox Terriers

Fatty liver disease can affect various dogs and is commonly seen in small, toy breed dogs like the Toy Fox Terrier. If you’re not familiar with the disease then you should talk to your vet. The primary function of the Toy Fox Terrier’s liver is to produce chemicals necessary for digestion and detoxification of theContinue reading “Fatty Liver Disease in Toy Fox Terriers”

Dogs Look Up To Dominant Alpha Leaders

Dog owners who assume the position of a pack leader must be dominant and consistent so their pet dogs would look up to them. Dogs that thrive in the great outdoors tend to be the strongest-minded. When they don’t recognize a strong alpha leader, a dog will try to take the topmost rung of theContinue reading “Dogs Look Up To Dominant Alpha Leaders”

Is it Okay to Use An Open Litter Box?

As a responsible cat owner, you need to provide a litter box for your pet. And you should train your kitty to use the litter box all the time. There are different kinds of litter boxes available in pet stores. If you are thinking of using the open litter box, here are the benefits ofContinue reading “Is it Okay to Use An Open Litter Box?”

Strange Behaviors Displayed By Degus

Degus love play-fights but exotic pet owners of degus think that their degus are showing aggression when they start nipping the nails of their fellow degus and chasing one another. However, these behaviors are very common if there are two or more of them that are staying in the same enclosure. Rest assured that thisContinue reading “Strange Behaviors Displayed By Degus”

Positive Behaviors in Guinea Pigs

In general, guinea pigs can make cute little pocket pets when given the right opportunity to learn and grow in a positive environment. It’s important for guinea pigs to be in a home where they are socialized, loved, handled, and played with appropriately on a routine basis. When given the right opportunity, guinea pigs canContinue reading “Positive Behaviors in Guinea Pigs”

Treating Minor Cuts in Dogs

If you’re a dog owner or around dogs much then you most likely know that dogs can play rough and can often hurt themselves. If your dog gets hurt, call your vet and ask for instructions on how to treat the injury. For minor cuts and scrapes, your vet may recommend that you gently cleanContinue reading “Treating Minor Cuts in Dogs”

Showing Your American Curl

If you’re interested in showing your American Curl or other purebred feline then you should definitely start the process of by finding out about local shows and then attending one as a spectator. You can learn a lot about cat showing simply from watching. You may also attend and ask questions of show officials orContinue reading “Showing Your American Curl”

Ways To Help Cats Zap Boredom

Cats need a comfortable and fun environment, most especially if they stay most of the time indoors. Otherwise, they will feel bored. Boredom leads to various behavioral problems that manifest as undesirable scratching, territory marking, litter box problems, excessive meowing, or aggression. Boredom can also be a sign of depression. As cats are naturally socialContinue reading “Ways To Help Cats Zap Boredom”

Tips To Keep Your Pet Cat Busy

All animals need to be stimulated both physically and mentally. This is to reduce the possibilities of stress and developing negative behavior. Like many other mammals, cats experience boredom when they are inadequately stimulated and trained. If this continues, your pets will probably develop bad behaviors to release their pent-up energy. Pet owners are responsibleContinue reading “Tips To Keep Your Pet Cat Busy”

Playing with Your Pet Cat

Cats need to engage in everyday activities that will make them physically and mentally stimulated. You may provide them with kitty toys that are safe or install cat furniture at home to keep them busy. Pet cats will also benefit from spending time with their owners by doing various fun and interactive games at home.Continue reading “Playing with Your Pet Cat”