Are you looking to bring a sugar glider home as a pet? That’s great! Beforehand, you may want to talk with your vet or local pet store associate to find out what you need to purchase as a habitat for your sugar glider. For instance, you will need a cage that is large enough forContinue reading “Habitats for Sugar Gliders”
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How to Help Your Dog If He’s Afraid of Thunder
If your dog is afraid of thunder then you most likely have seen him run to hide at the first rumble of thunder. He may have even paced back and forth in front of you, howled, whined, or insisted on sitting on top of you on the sofa. Thunder can cause anxiety, fear and panicContinue reading “How to Help Your Dog If He’s Afraid of Thunder”
Is your cat getting enough exercise ?
You have a feline friend in your life who needs your help in order to stay healthy. This makes you wonder – how can you help her get enough exercise each day? Your cat needs to get up and moving in order to stay in good shape and you know that she may need someContinue reading “Is your cat getting enough exercise ?”
How to Diagnose Canine Hypothyroidism
If you’re not familiar with canine Hypothyroidism then talk with your vet to learn more. If you are curious about the illness or wondering if your dog has it then you should schedule a checkup with the vet. Hypothyroidism or Thyroid Hormone Deficiency often occurs when a dog’s thyroid gland does not produce enough T4Continue reading “How to Diagnose Canine Hypothyroidism”
When To Switch Your Pet’s Food From Puppy Food To Adult Pet Food
Have you ever wondered when is the right time to switch your pet from puppy food to adult pet food? As a rule of thumb, you may switch to adult pet food when your pet is anywhere between 9 months to 1 year of age. However, there are certain things that you have to consider.Continue reading “When To Switch Your Pet’s Food From Puppy Food To Adult Pet Food”
Creating a habitat for a reptile
You are going to be the proud owner of a reptile soon and you want to get a jump on readying your home for her arrival. What should you consider when creating a habitat for her? Your new addition will need a space to call her own and her habitat will be where she spendsContinue reading “Creating a habitat for a reptile”
Why your dog loves to nap
Your dog loves being able to rest and get some sleep in your home and this will often take the form of a few naps throughout the day. Why does she want to nap so much? Your pet loves being able to be involved in all the action in your household and napping can allowContinue reading “Why your dog loves to nap”
Pets Can Get Skin Cancer
Just like humans, skin cancer is among many cancers that affect pets. Tumors show up on the pet’s skin or subcutaneous tissue, but many of these tumors are benign (meaning it does not spread or is not harmful at all) . Typical benign tumors include papillomas, sebaceous adenomas, and lipomas. Unlike benign tumors, malignant tumorsContinue reading “Pets Can Get Skin Cancer”
Cats Hate Change
In the wild, cats are naturally very keen on their environment. They can detect the slightest changes in the world around them. That’s why it’s not uncommon for your feline friend to be stressed out when there are new people, or even animals in your home. Without any proper intervention, your furball can develop undesirableContinue reading “Cats Hate Change”
Helping your dog stay calm while at the vet
You have a canine companion in your life who needs you to take the time to offer her plenty of love and affection. This includes when she is heading into the vet’s office. To keep your pet as calm as she can be when it’s time to see the vet, try to stay by herContinue reading “Helping your dog stay calm while at the vet”