Most kids love animals, so it might seem like a good idea to put a dog under your Christmas tree with a big red bow around his neck. Ok, the dog would be hidden somewhere, but maybe a collar and leash would be under the tree! A dog can be an important addition to your family, but only if your…
Looking for a pet? Some people simply don’t want a dog or cat due to many reasons including allergies, living arrangements, expenses, or personal preferences. However, this doesn’t mean that a furry friend is out of the question. What if you don’t want a dog or a cat? Consider these alternative pet companions: Gerbils and Hamsters Hamsters and gerbils are…
Most kids love animals, so it might seem like a good idea to put a dog under your Christmas tree with a big red bow around his neck. Ok, the dog would be hidden somewhere, but maybe a collar and leash would be under the tree. A dog can be an important addition to your family, but only if your…
Whether you’re a first-time cat owner or someone with several furry friends, it’s up to you to keep your adorable feline(s) in tip-top shape. If you have just introduced a kitten into your home, it’s a bit like having a whiskered toddler on your hands, but with less maintenance and a litter box. Follow these five easy tips, and…
Is your Dog Depressed? How can you tell? There are some sure signs and symptoms of depression, which is quite common with household changes, adjustments, transitions, or losses, such as the passing of a primary human or a move. Many of the symptoms are parallel with what you would see in a person with depression. How do you tell if…
Dogs really do have the life of Riley! Well, what else can you say when our canine friends spend their days eating, playing, and, above all, sleeping? If only life was so simple for a human! People new to dog-owning are often surprised at just how long their dog sleeps. They may even worry that all those dognaps are…
Before deciding to bring a pet bird into your life, make sure you fully understand what’s involved. When properly cared for, many pet birds live long lives – some parrots have lifespans of over twenty years. Also, birds can carry germs that might cause people to become sick without the bird appearing sick at all. Therefore, birds might not…
The most common type of arthritis that affects dogs and cats is osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease. Arthritis in your canine or feline friend can also be caused by an infection (septic or bacterial arthritis) or by a malfunction of the immune system (rheumatoid arthritis). This article discusses osteoarthritis because it’s much more likely to affect…
Here’s a scenario you, as a dog owner, can probably relate to. You’re in the park with your labrador retriever when he spots a familiar neighbor relaxing on a bench. He goes bounding over, full of affection. Your neighbor greets him delightedly with a few pats and hellos, and your dog leaps up on the bench and starts slobbering…
Cats have a trademark on being cool and independent. They can be masters of aloofness, but they also have their times of day when they shower you with affection and invite you to purr fests. Of course, you give your cats names, but, have you ever wondered if cats understand their names? Scientists seem to have found the answer to…
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