Pets and Animals - Recent Questions and Answers
Any pet can quickly become a well loved, and cherished member of any family. Each pet is unique and with that individuality can come a unique set of needs. Cats are no exception to...
The short answer is no — there is no magic formula for housebreaking your puppy. We all wish we could simply snap our fingers, twitch our noses, or maybe have a serious conversati...
So you've decided it's time to add a reptile to your household. But there are so many options to choose from, how can you know what species makes the best beginner reptile?
Repti...
Spring is the time of year when many riders either return from their winter barns in Wellington, Florida, or emerge from a winter spent hibernating. It is the wonderful season when...
Ferrets are wonderful companions. They’re also a handful. If you want to own a ferret, here are some guidelines to consider first.
What is a ferret?
A ferret is the domesticated f...
Puppies and dogs possess that "AWWWWW" cuteness factor with just about everyone. They're famous for their loyalty and unconditional love for their owners and families. Of course, y...
Mental health is a universal concern for without good health, there is low production in all sectors of our economy. Economic production is driven by a well-balanced body and mind....
Are you a pet owner who is at the end of their rope? Dogs, like humans, suffer from various debilitating chronic conditions. While many treatment options are available for most of ...
So you've decided to bring home a feathered companion! That's fantastic. Parrots can make for funny, engaging and affectionate pets that are rewarding to care for. There are many s...
When caring for a cat there are some things about cats you need to know depending on the type of cat you have. Most cats are friendly, but then you have those cats that take a litt...
Chemotherapy for cats.
My cat has cancer. Is chemo the way to go?
My 14 year old cat, who had been vigorous and happy, suddenly started losing his appetite. For a day or two, I ...
Caring for a pet snake can be easy and rewarding. Daily care can be done in a few minutes each day. With their simple requirements and calm demeanor, snakes are quickly rising in p...
"How much is that doggie in the window..." so the beloved song goes. Like many others, I grew up in a town with a mall that had a pet store strategically located right by its main ...
Deciding to get a dog is a big decision and is not one that should be made hastily. Owning a dog means being responsible for another living creature for the duration of its life, a...
I have often been asked whether ale or lager is better. I have found there is no clear answer to that question, but it usually starts an interesting conversation, especially with ...
Dogs started chumming around with humans long before people settled into villages and created farming communities; when wolves learned to trust us gaining shelter and scraps of foo...
Most people treat cats like dogs, and then they wonder why their cat hates them. Or they treat their cats like people, and again wonder why their cats hate them. The truth is, cats...
Dogs aren't called man’s best friend for no reason. The unconditional love and trust you will receive from a dog is bound to be unlike anything you have experienced before. If you ...
So you’re thinking about getting a dog? The relationship between a person and his or her dog is so special and rewarding. Our dogs love us unconditionally. To be responsible guardi...
How do you deal with pet loss? You lost your pet, an animal you consider family and your friends are telling you to get over it. It is not so simple. Humans love their furbabies ju...