Rats can make wonderful pets: they are smart, easy to train and can be extremely affectionate. They need daily love and attention, but don’t require walks around the block or large areas to explore. Relatively speaking, they are low maintenance pets. But rats are predisposed to tumor growth, which can cause extreme discomfort and even […]
It’s challenging enough for some of us to make pet sit. Never mind take his medicine! But with the right tricks and tips, and a lot of patience, he’ll have that pill swallowed in no time. Kinds of Medication When your pet is sick, or has just had surgery, chances are they need medicine of […]
Cats naturally keep themselves clean. In fact, your cat will clean itself a few times a day! But as their caretaker it’s just as important that you groom them, too. Kitties can’t reach deep into their ears or clip their own nails, so your help is necessary. What You Need Grooming your kitty is easy, […]
What Are Kidney Stones? Just like in humans, dogs get kidney stones, too. Also known as “renal calculi,” kidney stones are quite literally stones – calcified minerals, which grow over time. These minerals, most often calcium and magnesium, form layers over top of each other over time. This creates a stone, much like a pearl. […]
Photo by plastanka What Is Heartworm? Heartworm is a serious disease spread to your pet through a mosquito bite. It is a parasite, a worm that matures into an adult in the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels of its infected animal host. This kind of parasite can cause all kinds of health problems, from […]
Photo by damongarrett Yappity-doo-dah! My tail gets a wagging every time I read a heart warming story from one of youz. And as you know, I pick one fantastic tail to post, each month! This month’s testimonial winner hails from Reston, Virginia and has a ruffing heart-warming story to share! John and his dog Molly […]
Photo by cliche We’ve all heard the terrible stories of our pet pals being lost or stolen, or more likely – yipyipyip! – hit by a car or a coyote. Losing a pet is like losing another family member, and can be devastating. Many pet owners don’t think about the safety of their precious pups […]
Photo by aydingrace There’s isn’t much that brings out feelings of happy, fuzzy, warm love like a bundle of furry joy. Your new baby’s arrival is one of the joys of life, and an experience that will never be matched! But choosing the right pet for the right reasons isn’t as simple as picking cat […]
Here fishy, fishy, fish! Slithery pal, you are one fine catch. You`re, er, almost all the things I love in a friend: understanding, romantic, sensitive, and trustworthy. And I love daydreaming with you! You`re the one who loves to float, gazing at the clouds while letting those creative juices flow. But when it comes to […]
We pets are cuddly. Fuzzy. Loyal and cute. Well, most of the time. But just because you love us doesn’t mean we’re safe to be around! Let’s face it, our animal natures can make our behaviour unpredictable, and sometimes downright dangerous. Throughout history, humans have kept animals for reasons beyond companionship. Men have kept rare, […]
