Are you considering getting a small pet, such as a gerbil, hamster, Guinea pig, or bunny? One thing that many of these smaller pets have in common is the fact that they have open-rooted teeth, which never stop growing. You’ll need to provide chew toys for your pet to nibble on. If these small animalsContinue reading “Giving Your Pocket Pet Chew Toys”
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Agility Training Of Cats
Some cat breeds are observed to excel in agility training, although training regimens given to cats very much differ from dogs due to their short spurts of energy and attention span. You should just limit their training sessions to about 10 minutes and this is for the training to be highly effective and to achieveContinue reading “Agility Training Of Cats”
Get to Know Your Cat
As you take care of your pet cat daily, you will know if your cat is still behaving normally or not. When you groom your pet or play with it, you will have the perfect opportunity to observe them if they are still in good health. You should check out these changes: Appetite and FeedingContinue reading “Get to Know Your Cat”
Common Signs of Canine Diabetes in Dogs Like the Pit Bull
Are you concerned that your Pit Bull or other breed of canine may have diabetes? Talk to your vet to find out about specific signs and symptoms. Diabetes can occur in just about any breed of dog no matter the age or sex of the dog. Most diabetes cases are seen in obese dogs, femaleContinue reading “Common Signs of Canine Diabetes in Dogs Like the Pit Bull”
Kennel Cough in Dogs Like the Boxer
Did you know that kennel cough comes in the form of both a viral and bacterial infection that can cause inflammation in a Boxer’s larynx and trachea? Symptoms of kennel cough usually involve a forceful cough or hacking sound in most dogs. Some dogs may also develop runny noses, sneezing, and possible eye discharge. ContactContinue reading “Kennel Cough in Dogs Like the Boxer”
Weight-Loss Diets For Overweight Pet Dogs
Dogs that become overweight or obese are more predisposed to serious illness than dogs with normal or optimal weight. If you’ve been suspecting your dog to be gaining weight, work closely with a vet or a pet nutritionist to create a weight loss regimen that would help your pet safely get back in shape andContinue reading “Weight-Loss Diets For Overweight Pet Dogs”
Are You Reinforcing Your Pet’s Fears?
As a pet owner, how we treat our pets might be detrimental to them. If they manifest their fears over something, the way we help them could eventually reinforce their fears instead of recovering from them. For instance, dogs will either fight or flee when faced with their fears. They will also learn that hidingContinue reading “Are You Reinforcing Your Pet’s Fears?”
Meet the Sphynx Cat
Have you ever seen a Sphynx cat? They’re certainly memorable, with their hairless bodies, wide-set eyes, and bat-like ears. These fascinating cats make great pets! Let’s take a closer look at this unique feline breed. Sphynx cats originated in the 1960s in Toronto, Canada, when a pair of domestic shorthair cats produced a hairless litterContinue reading “Meet the Sphynx Cat”
Why Play is Important for Pets
Pets enjoy playtime for one simple reason: it’s great fun. What they may not realize is that play is also an essential part of their health and wellness. Let’s take a closer look at why playtime is so important for your pet. It provides exercise. A pet who is playing is exercising, too. And that’sContinue reading “Why Play is Important for Pets”
Brushing Fido’s Teeth
You brush your teeth every day, don’t you? Why shouldn’t your dog receive the same level of care? The truth is that dental problems are quite common amongst our canine friends, and it’s important to keep up with dental hygiene so your dog doesn’t suffer. Make sure to pick up canine-formulated toothpaste at the petContinue reading “Brushing Fido’s Teeth”
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