Did you know that a Tabby cat isn’t a cat breed? Tabby actually refers to the color markings of a cat. All kinds of cat breeds can be a Tabby if they have the Tabby markings. A Tabby cat has distinctive coat markings that often include stripes, dots or swirly patterns. The tabby cat typicallyContinue reading “Tabby Cats”
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Do Birds Need Vaccinations?
One of the first things you should do if you adopt or purchase a bird is to call your local veterinarian and set up a first time visit for your bird. It’s a good idea to have your vet examine your bird that way he or she can note any abnormalities with the bird orContinue reading “Do Birds Need Vaccinations?”
Is your cat getting older?
You have a cat in your life who spends a lot of time with you, which allows you to get to know her well. This helps you see the different aspects of her life change as time passes. To meet your pet’s changing needs as she gets older, you will need to be aware ofContinue reading “Is your cat getting older?”
Is your pet shedding everywhere?
You have a furry friend in your home and you love being by her side. However, you could do without the shed fur you find all over your living space. How can you make sure it doesn’t take over your home? It’s important to tend to your pet’s fur on a regular basis through regularlyContinue reading “Is your pet shedding everywhere?”
Is your dog barking a lot?
Your dog is a big part of your life and she tends to let it be known when she needs something. Is this why she’s barking so much? Your dog barks in order to communicate with you and this may be because she needs something from you. However, it may also be to alert youContinue reading “Is your dog barking a lot?”
Should your dog be on a life stage diet?
Your dog is a big part of your life and you want to offer her plenty of healthy food when mealtimes come around. Should she be on a life stage diet? Your pet needs you to be aware of the fact that her needs will change over time and this means that the food youContinue reading “Should your dog be on a life stage diet?”
Can Dogs Eat Apples?
There are a variety of fruits and vegetables that are safe for dogs to snack on. Apples are a great choice for your dog to snack on. Apples can also give your dogs something to chew on and keep him preoccupied if you’re eating something you don’t want him to have. What you do wantContinue reading “Can Dogs Eat Apples?”
Toys That Small Dogs Will Love
A lot of pet stores like to carry a variety of dog toys, but oftentimes the toys are meant for medium to large sized dogs. You’ll need to look at the toy tags to see the age, breed and weight of the dogs recommended for the toy. There can be lots of choices in someContinue reading “Toys That Small Dogs Will Love”
Dogs and Probiotics
Do you take probiotics while taking antibiotics or after taking antibiotics? If so, did you know you’re doing this to help replace the good bacteria that the antibiotics may have killed off while also killing off the bad bacteria? If your dog has been on antibiotics for a while then you may want to askContinue reading “Dogs and Probiotics”
Reasons Why You Should Own/Adopt an Affenpinscher
Are you familiar with a canine called the Affenpinscher? This particular dog is a great companion and is a little on the small side standing between 9 and 11 inches in height and weighing between 7 and 10 pounds. Because of the size, the breed is not recommended for families with small children due toContinue reading “Reasons Why You Should Own/Adopt an Affenpinscher”