Many pet owners like the idea of hiring a pet sitter to take care of their pet while they go away. The pet gets to stay home in her natural environment, and the owner doesn’t have to travel back and forth to the kennel. However, having a stranger in your house can be a little [...]

Many pet owners have questions about how to give flower essences to their pet. When you purchase a bottle of Bach Flower Essences or any other brand of flower essence it will come in a small amber-colored bottle. You only need to use a small amount of the solution at a time. One bottle will probably [...]

The scientific name for the most common tapeworm found in dogs and cats is called Dipylidium caninum. Another tapeworm found in dogs anc cats is referred to as Taenia spp. in the scientific literature. The only way dogs and cats can become infected with tapeworms is by ingesting an intermediate host. These includes fleas, mice, [...]

Does your dog like to steal “treats” from your cat’s litterbox? It’s OK—you don’t have to be embarrassed! This is a common problem for many pet owners. For reasons we’ll never fully understand, many dogs like to eat the feces of other animals—especially cats. The name for this is “coprophagia” which means, “the oral ingestion [...]

For many pets, a behavioral problem turns into a terminal disease. Every year, millions of pets that are often otherwise healthy are euthanized to give their human owners relief from their behavior problems. These problems can include unruliness, excessive vocalization, aggression, inappropriate urination, possessiveness,  and destructiveness, just to name a few. Unfortunately, euthanasia for behavior problems [...]

What is the importance of spaying and neutering your dog?  According to the Humane Society, approximately three millions dogs or more are euthanized each year.  Remanded to shelters because they have been abandoned or because their owners can no longer care for them, the over-population of dogs in animal shelters has reached major proportions.  While [...]

Just as you house-proof your home before the new baby begins to walk, you have to consider that a new dog will go after just about anything in the home.  Here are some common household items that are poisonous to dogs. * Medications:  Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, aspirin, cough and cold syrups, and prescription drugs should all be [...]

The best dog toy is that which is not harmful to the dog, but affords him hours of fun.  Let’s look at some do’s and don’ts when purchasing a dog toy. Depending on the breed, some dogs prefer a particular toy over others.  In fact, while it may not be a toy at all, some dogs [...]

Your guinea pigs pen is an important part of his life, mainly because this is where he will spend the majority of his time. One of the most important aspects of his pen is his bedding. Not only will he root around in the bedding, but he will sleep on it, walk on it, nibble [...]

In the United States, there are millions of Americans who use natural remedies as a way to seek treatment or relief from a minor medical issue.  Since many are pleased with the results, ease of use, as well as affordability, many pet owners wonder if natural remedies can be used on their pets.  In most [...]

Let’s assume you have a Bichon Friz at home and have decided to acquire another one as a companion.  Here are some tips to help your dog get along with other pets. Before we get into the whys and wherefores, it is important to remember that any new member of the pet family will encounter a [...]

Basically cough is a body’s natural way of indicating that there is something wrong inside the body and especially in the respiratory system. Dogs, like humans, cough due to many reasons. The type of cough is often, but not always, sufficient indication of the cause. A dry hacking cough is a typical symptom of kennel [...]

While most people have dogs or cats as pets, there are others who prefer exotic animals.  At a time when many of these exotic animals are listed on the endangered species list, nonetheless, a variety of animals are captured, traded illegally, and sold to consumers.  There are many considerations involved in owning these not so [...]

Availability of better preventive care has resulted in our pets living longer than before. The flip side is that pets now have to struggle with age related conditions and dental problems that are fast emerging as the most commonly diagnosed medical problems in cats. If you see signs of cat bad breath there is every reason [...]

In all there are more than 20,000 types of fish. There is virtually no way possible anyone can outline how to care for fish and aquariums in a single group of articles. About the best that anyone can do is give you a few basic concepts, care instructions, etc, and allow you to go from [...]

The obvious advantages of getting an adult dog eliminates the amount of time and attention it takes to housetrain, although depending on the breed and age of the adult dog, the benefits are multiple.  Let’s take a look at the reasons why. * One of the most advantageous benefits of getting an adult dog is that [...]

Canine influenza or dog flu was first identified in early 2005. This was after the outbreak of an epidemic of a dog respiratory system disease in the greyhound racetracks in Florida. A major outbreak of the disease was reported in New York State and by 2006 it had spread to 22 states of USA and [...]

There may be numerous reasons why you want to breed guinea pigs. One thing is certain, however. You should not breed guinea pigs in the hopes of getting rich for it. The truth is that there is very little money in breeding guinea pigs, and finding good homes for guinea pigs isn’t always easy. However, [...]

Deciding on what type pet you prefer takes a great deal of soul-searching and practical considerations.  There are many questions you have to ask, such as: Are you a first time pet owner?  Do you have sufficient time to devote to the pet? Will the pet interact well with family, friends, and children? It is just [...]

For pet lovers, our four-legged friends are just like members of the family.  They bring lots of joy to our lives, and we want to make sure all their needs are taken care of in return.  When our pets are ailing, it’s almost like having a sick child. Trips to the vet are sometimes necessary, but [...]