The Syrian Hamster, discovered almost 200 years ago Hamsters are one of the most popular pets for children because they are relatively easy to care for. If you’ve never owned a hamster before there are some things you should know about the breed. Although hamsters don’t require much care they do require responsibility. As with ...
It’s a common misconception that if a child gets pinworms, it’s all the fault of the dog of the cat. These pets are innocent, because pinworms can only live in the guts of primates, not in the digestive tracts of dogs and cats. The many types of worms that dogs and cats can get include ...
When a birthday comes along, many families traditionally host a celebration. Some even host parties for their dogs. After all, a dog is a family member. The party can include doggy themed cupcakes for guests, bone cookies for dogs, gifts and even games. Small dogs are especially cute when they are all decked out in ...
Our lives were transformed five years ago when, for Father’s Day, I decided to buy my husband a puppy. Even though we lived in a townhouse, Mark wanted a big dog. Several people in our neighborhood had big dogs, and a few kept two large dogs in tiny wo-bedroom apartments. Since one day Mark hopes ...
Unlike dogs who communicate with humans by peering into the master’s eyes and then darting off towards whatever it is they want or need, cats employ a wide range of vocalizations, many of which are reserved for their communication with humans. The “meow” for instance, is used only in relation to a cat’s newborn kittens( ...
Raccoons are very cute animals. This is one of the main reasons that many people decide to adopt raccoons as pets. Unfortunately, many people who make the decision to adopt a pet raccoon are uninformed about caring for these wild animals, as well as other things that should be taken into consideration about having a ...
I have twelve Jack Russell Terriers. I love them all, but there are moments when I wonder if I should be attending some kind of rehab for this. Maybe a JRT’s Anonymous group or something. Don’t get me wrong, they’re great little dogs, but they are definitely NOT for everybody. Quite a few folks may ...
I have shared my life with two cats for many years. Living in a small house where the litter box has no place to go too far off the beaten path, keeping the cat box clean as a whistle sometimes seems like a never ending chore. The last thing anyone wants is for guests to ...
Guinea pigs (or cavies) are best kept indoors instead of outdoors in rabbit hutches. It’s not only easier to see if the guinea pig is ill when you are nearby, but the more interaction you have with your guinea pig, the more character will emerge. The best indoor guinea pig cages combine good ventilation with ...
Years of experience with my rescue dogs taught me that a puppy is only cute at first glance. Then you realize that you have a lot to learn about your new furry friend. So here are 10 puppy articles that cover all the basics from grooming to potty training. Just click the hyperlinks to read ...
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