Did you know that there is a turtle called the Texas River Cooter turtle? This is a type of fresh water turtle that is generally native to creeks, rivers and other bodies of water. These particular turtles are native to Texas as well as other states prone to large bodies of water like rivers andContinue reading “Texas River Cooter Turtle”
Category Archives: Pet care
Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Pet Arthritis
Omega-3 fatty acids are among the top supplements for pets. These essential fatty acids are found in cold-water species, coconut oil, and flaxseed oil. Omega-3 fatty acids are made up of EPA and DHA and one of its important functions is to interfere with the inflammatory process and block the production of certain factors thatContinue reading “Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Pet Arthritis”
Exercising your Guinea Pig in the Pool
Guinea pigs can swim for the most part and may actually enjoy some time in the water when it’s a small sized pool and it’s on their own terms. Please do not force your guinea pig into the water if he doesn’t want to go. For guinea pigs that like to swim the activity canContinue reading “Exercising your Guinea Pig in the Pool”
Care Tips Of A Hamster Litter
Has your beloved pet hamster just given birth? It’s time to put a “Do Not Disturb” sign at the door so you can deal with the situation without any unnecessary distractions. A mother hamster does not like distractions too, and it can get flustered. If it gets flustered or agitated or gets exposed to stressors,Continue reading “Care Tips Of A Hamster Litter”
Things To Remember When Sharing Your Food With Your Pets
Leftover and table scraps do not necessarily qualify as high-quality food for your pets. Human food is definitely not synonymous with pet food nor is it recommended as their diet. All those mentioned can be offered to pets but only in limited servings and frequency. Human food should be given with caution and pet ownersContinue reading “Things To Remember When Sharing Your Food With Your Pets”
Keeping your pocket pet content
You have a pocket pet in your life who needs your help in order to stay out of trouble. How can you help her stay content in your care? Your pet will be on the lookout for ways to meet her needs and enjoy herself. This means that you will need to be able toContinue reading “Keeping your pocket pet content”
Feeding Pet Birds
Bird owners make the mistake of feeding their pets exclusively with seeds. Similar to humans, birds also get nutritional deficiency which can lead to the development of various diseases. Birds need to have a balanced diet for the healthy functioning of organs and to boost their immune system. When birds are out in the wild,Continue reading “Feeding Pet Birds”
Dominance Issues In Pets
Are you one of those dog owners who allow their pet dog to sleep on the bed or couch? Allowing your beloved dog to sleep on the couch or your bed could ignite his pursuit of dominance in your household. Dominance is an innate instinct in dogs, especially for a so-called “pack leader” to restContinue reading “Dominance Issues In Pets”
Potentially Unhealthy Ingredients in Pet Food
Not all pet food products are created equal, even if many of them are high-quality pet food, so you need to constantly check the ingredients or pet food labels. Just one or two ingredients in high-quality pet food can wreak havoc in your pet’s body or health. The following are just some of the ingredientsContinue reading “Potentially Unhealthy Ingredients in Pet Food”
The Most Common Chinchilla Behavior Issues
Does your pet chinchilla exhibit some behavior problems? Chinchillas are capable of socializing and learning to socialize with humans. Chinchillas are a lot more sociable or tolerant if they have undergone “training” in socialization at a very young age. Having said that, there remains a possibility that a chinchilla will develop some form of anti-socialContinue reading “The Most Common Chinchilla Behavior Issues”