Egg binding in pet birds is a condition that occurs when a female is unable to pass an egg normally. This condition can be deadly. With proper care, you can avoid the tragedy of losing a bird to egg-binding. I’m sad to say that I have lost both a parakeet and a cockatiel to egg ...
Recent food recalls by the FDA have created a frenzy in the pet food market. Over the past two months, hundreds of dog and cat foods have been added to the recall lists for containing a chemical called “wheat gluten”. This product was added to foods to increase their protein levels, however in cases around ...
Grooming a Lhasa apso is simply a matter of having the right tools for the job and of course some patience. If you don’t know how to groom a Lhasa apso then it can be kind of difficult the first few times but with some effort both you and your dog can become comfortable in ...
You want your dog to live a happy and healthy life and an important part of every dog’s life is socialization. Your dog must have access to social interaction as often as possible, because this will ensure they can safely play with both humans and other dogs. Sadly, many shelters don’t give dogs the chance ...
Humans have a fascination with miniaturization. Mini cars, mini cookies, doll houses and even miniature animals such as horses. Every time a breed or individual horse is named the world’s smallest, there is always some other horse breeder thinking, “I bet I can breed one smaller than that.” Breeds Overall, smallest horses in the world ...
Golden Retrievers are one of the breeds equipped with some of the the most lustrous coats out there, ranging from a creamy blond color to a rich, lustrous gold. Even within the breed, coat variances are not uncommon, therefore you may ultimately notice some Golden Retrievers with longer or shorter coats, thinner or thicker textures, ...
Many of us have pets. They love us and we love them with all we’ve got in us. They make us laugh and keep us up when we are down. Yet sometimes they are down and we, as pet owners, only want what is best for them. Now when they are down and/or not feeling ...
If horses can feel prde, then the Percheron horse can be proud of its heritage. They helped plow fields in many countries, worked in circuses and sacrificed themselves to battle in various wars. So, of course, mankind repays this gentle creature by eating them or using pregnant mares in the inhumane manufacture of hormone replacement ...
You might know them as “Nemo” from the popular Disney movie, but those adorable and brightly colored salt-water fish are actually called Clownfish. In nature, Clownfish are found in the Eastern Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. Since the release of the animated film, Clownfish have become the “in” pet that every fish enthusiast, child and ...
Dog food allergy skin irritations affect approximately 20% of the dog population. Dog food allergies have symptoms that include itching, scratching, hair loss, and chronic ear infections. Dog food allergies shouldn’t be confused with dog food intolerance. Dog food intolerance causes gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, and gas. The most common culprits for dog food allergies skin ...
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