Articles for category: Pets

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What Ever Happened to Tender Vittles Cat Food?

Tender Vittles semi-moist cat food is no longer available in North America and not really missed. Semi-moist food, whether for dogs or cats, is the pet equivalent of junk food. It is loaded with sugar and salt. Many cats loved Tender Vittles, but Tender Vittles didn’t often love them back, giving the cats obesity, bad ...

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Dog Agility Training Tips for Beginners

Dog agility training is becoming more and more popular with owners and their pets every day. Not just any dog and owner can do it though. It takes a great amount of commitment by both the dog and their owner to become a great agility dog. Once your dog has become one though, it is ...

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Fennec Foxes: Do They Make Good Pets?

One of the newest trends in exotic pet ownership is the fennec fox. The smallest member of the fox family, fennecs are native to northern Africa, surviving quite well in the Sahara Desert. Their claim to fame (and cuteness) are their ears; gigantic for the size of their heads. Fennecs are small, social, and relatively ...

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All About the Breed: Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff is a protective, loyal, and intelligent breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet and if this breed is right for you? This information is absolutely necessary in making the decision to purchase a pet. History The origin of the Tibetan Mastiff can be traced back ...

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Are Shock Pet Collars Cruel?

Shock collars are electronic bands placed on a dog’s neck to control its actions and behavior. There is a huge debate amongst dog owners over whether shock collars are productive or just plain cruel. Two types of shock collars are currently in use. A distance control collar sends an electric shock through a dog when ...

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How Can I Get a Pet Crow or Raven?

Who among us wouldn’t love to own a pet raven or crow? These beautiful animals, long admired for their romantic association with darkness and despair, are icons of modern pagan and gothic culture. But it’s not just their macabre beauty that makes them interesting pets: ravens and crows are among the most intelligent animals on ...

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Northern Walking Stick Insects as Pets

About Northern Walking Sticks Northern Walking Stick Insects or Diapheromera femorata are a species of Phasmids coming from the order of insects called Phasmatodea. The Northern Walking Stick is one of the few non-tropical Phasmids and are native to North America. They grow to about three or four inches long and are vegetarians. Their colors ...

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Complete Guide to Hamsters and Water Bottles

Hamsters instinctively know how to find water in their environment, so they adapt to the standard inverted water bottle feeder handily, usually. Inverted water bottles are easy to use if they’re properly filled and sealed; a simple lick of the bottle’s spout releases a drop of water onto the hamster’s tongue. Since water dishes can ...

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What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Eat

We tend to think of dogs as being voracious eaters who will devour every edible item offered to them. This isn’t always the case. There are some finicky dog eaters who can make feeding time a real challenge. Dogs who are finicky about their food are more common than you might think. This problem is ...