Mice can make great pets, especially if you have limited space and don’t mind sharing it with a fuzzy little creature who likes to party all night long. My kids had a pair of mice for a couple of years, and they learned a lot about rodent behavior and pet care. One of the most ...
Although you might cringe at the idea of buying a pet snake for your child, many kids are enthralled by reptiles. They don’t even want to look at puppies, and kittens couldn’t be more boring. For some children, having pets like snakes is like a status symbol at school, while others are simply drawn to ...
Why is it important to use the scientific name when buying a pet tarantula? In the tarantula pet trade there are common names for pet spiders that vary depending on region, preference, and what the breeders and importers decide to call them. Ensure you are picking the pet tarantula you want by using its scientific ...
Raising duck pets is certainly not the norm, however, ducks make great pets. They are trainable, live up to 25 years, are very friendly, and good with children. There are just a few things to know about ducks in order to have a successful experience. Raising ducks First thing to do is check the zoning ...
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 ...
Whether you are traveling by car or through the air with your pet, you need to find the very best pet carrier for your dog or cat. You want to make sure you pet is comfortable and safe for the duration of your trip. You may already have a pet carrier you use at home ...