When you (or your kids) find a baby bird, it can be heartwrenching to just leave it where it sits. Cats, vehicles, and other dangers can befall that poor baby bird, and you worry it won’t survive on its own. If the bird cannot fly and you cannot locate its nest, then sometimes keeping it ...
The Meerkat is not a cat at all but a member of the mongoose family. The name is of Dutch origin and means Marsh Cat. They are rather small at 12 inches (standing) or 6 inches (on all fours) and about 2 pounds. They are long and slender with a black tip on their tails. ...
Summer is for swimming. Whether in your pool, your boat, or at the beach, both people and dogs love the water. But water can be even more of a hazard for your dog, especially if Fido is not a strong swimmer. Dog owners should consider getting a life jacket for their furry friend. While many ...
The Newport Aquarium, located in Newport, Kentucky, just across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio has been hailed as one of the greatest aquariums in the world. With over a million gallons of water and thousands of animals to see, the Newport Aquarium seems like it would be the perfect family friendly entertainment in the greater ...
How many times has your cat come to wake you up by rubbing his face against your face in the morning? Your cat looks adorable, but the odor coming from his mouth may make his affection less than welcome. Of course, you want to freshen your cat’s breath, but before you look into kitty breath ...
When we decided to transition our dog to a raw diet, we did a ton of research about the different meat sources we could potentially use. While our dog does get a variety, we decided to feed a diet based on chicken. Not only is it cheap and easy to procure, it is also one ...
Cherry Barb Fact Sheet The Cherry Barb, Puntius titteya,is a much more peaceful fish than some of the barbs. It comes from Sri Lanka (which used to be called Ceylon). In its native area it is not common and is threatened by habitat destruction. In the aquarium hobby, it is alive and thriving, being a ...
What is gingivitis? Gingivitis is a localized inflammation of the gums. Cats can develop gingivitis at any age, but if you don’t look in its mouth, you probably won’t notice anything wrong until your cat has problems chewing or closing its mouth. By then, the gingivitis will have progressed and a much more aggressive treatment ...
Bad Breath Buster Treat 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c. bisquick 1/2 c. mint leaves – lightly packed 1/4 c. milk 4 tbs. margarine 1 egg 1 1/2 tbs. maple or corn syrup Combine all ingredients in food processor, process until well mixed, mint is chopped,and a large ball forms. Press or ...
Humans have long been fascinated by cats. They’ve been everything from gods in ancient Egypt to agents of the devil in Medieval superstition. Even today, cats are hailed as smart, though often arrogant, creatures all over the world through the Internet phenomena of the lolcat. Maybe it’s their mysterious ways or that common look of ...
