Pet cats and dogs benefit from a physical exam at all life stages. As they age, they will need more visits to the vet and routine testing. Most veterinarians recommend semi-annual wellness checks for senior and geriatric pets for early detection and intervention of important health issues. During these visits, senior pets will undergo laboratoryContinue reading “Benefits Of Preventive Testing For Senior Pets”
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Mite Treatment In Hedgehogs
Mite infestation in hedgehogs causes irritation and damage to the skin, quills, and hair of affected animals. Most hedgehog owners won’t realize that their pets have mites until they see the damage caused by the mites on their pets. Affected pets appear to spend a lot of time biting, licking, scratching, or chewing themselves. ThereContinue reading “Mite Treatment In Hedgehogs”
Typical Health Problems of African Pygmy Hedgehogs
African pygmy hedgehogs can stay healthy and active and many health problems can be prevented if you will seriously commit to giving your beloved pet the right attention as well as care for as long as you possibly can. Having said that, there are times when problems come up even if you’ve made a lotContinue reading “Typical Health Problems of African Pygmy Hedgehogs”
Warning Signs That a Pet Introduction is Going Bad
In many cases, multi-pet households with cats and dogs are able to live together peacefully with virtually no hostilities towards each other. But in some cases, various pets staying in one roof won’t stay peaceful for a very long time. What signs of aggression or hostility should you watch out for? We’ve listed a fewContinue reading “Warning Signs That a Pet Introduction is Going Bad”
Choosing food for a reptile
You have a new reptile on your mind and you are preparing to bring a new addition into the household. How can you choose food for a new companion? While there may be some choices within your pet’s daily diet, it’s important to work from the guidelines that your pet’s veterinarian sets out for you.Continue reading “Choosing food for a reptile”
Is Your Pet Drinking Too Much Water?
We all know that water is a vital substance to humans as well as pets. Pets need to drink a sufficient amount of water on a daily basis so they can stay healthy and avoid dehydration. It is important for pet owners to commit to the well-being of their beloved pets, and one way toContinue reading “Is Your Pet Drinking Too Much Water?”
Looking after your first pocket pet
You have a pocket pet coming into your life soon and you are eager to enjoy her company. How can you look after her to the best of your ability? Your pocket pet will need you to take the time to think about what she needs from you in order to offer her plenty ofContinue reading “Looking after your first pocket pet”
Finding the ideal spot for your pet’s toys
You have a pet in your life who shares your living space with you and you feel that it’s important to help her enjoy her time in this space. This will first mean helping her accept her new environment as her home, and making sure she can access her belongings when she needs them willContinue reading “Finding the ideal spot for your pet’s toys”
How to Buy a Bird Cage
Pet birds do well when they live in a conducive and favorable living environment. This is one of the core needs of pet birds. Pet birds must have an enclosure that has space enough to let them stretch their wings and ideally be able to engage in their normal behaviors. You need to buy aContinue reading “How to Buy a Bird Cage”
Playtime and your ferret
You have a ferret in your life who needs to be able to play whenever she gets the chance to. This means that she will be on the lookout for ways to have some fun. What should you know about this time to enjoy it with her? Your pet needs to be able to understandContinue reading “Playtime and your ferret”
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