The holidays are coming up fast, and while some are happy to give the gift of kitchen appliances and clothes, you might want to give someone you know a furry family member. But is this a good idea? Why should you refrain? You don’t want kids to think of the pet as a toy. Living…
Kitty is having trouble in the litter box. What causes it, and what you can you do to help? Constipation develops as a result of several things, including: He could be overheating due to hot weather. Perhaps he hasn’t been drinking enough water. Maybe he was recently ill and vomited or experienced diarrhea frequently. Not…
Hamsters are cute, but they need proper care to thrive. Go big or go home. By that we mean, get a cage in the biggest size you can. Hamsters need room to move around comfortably. Should you buy a cage that is too small, there will be problems. If you would like to keep costs…
Ah, Thanksgiving! That wonderful, comforting holiday that brings friends and family together to enjoy a home-cooked feast. If you’re not careful, though, your pet could run into trouble. Human food should be kept on the table. It might be tempting to slip your pooch or kitty a bit of stuffing or pie under the table,…
Whether it’s a flood, hurricane, or tornado, natural disasters are something you need to be prepared for. When you’re making preparedness plans for you and your family, don’t forget your pet as well. Print out some “missing” posters. If you should get separated before, during, or after the disaster, you need to be able to…
Tarantulas might look like fun pets (especially if you’ve ever watched Home Alone), but some people are more suited to the responsibility than others. Do you wonder if you qualify? Before you make any big decisions, consider this: You can’t treat them like a puppy or kitten. Many people adopt animals because they want to…
Halloween is almost here, and you know what that means – costumes and candy! But while the humans in your family will likely have a grand old time, for your cat, it could be an entirely different story. Whether you have one cat or eight, you can get them through the holiday safe and happy…
Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year. Trick-or-treating is a chance to go out and have fun as a family, but should you include your dog? Ask yourself these questions: Is he usually afraid of strangers or small children? Does he panic when it’s dark outside? Is he unable to cope…
Ferrets are one of the coolest, cuddliest animals on the planet. We like to think they’ll always be healthy, but sometimes life throws us a curveball. A pet’s health can change when we least expect it, so it’s important to look for signs. He Won’t Eat Does your ferret usually love raw egg snacks, but…
Autumn is here! You can find “pumpkin spice” everything, leaves are starting to fall and the weather is getting chillier. Here are a few pet-related tips to keep in mind during this time of year. Be careful with the decorations. Fall means the quick arrival of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and other festive holidays. Shiny objects could…