Ten Questions to Ask the Vet at Your Pet’s Next Checkup Everyone in the family should have an annual wellness exam. It is an important part of staying healthy. This […]
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Crate Training Puppies
Crate Training Puppies Every puppy needs to learn the skill of resting calmly in a crate. This skill will be needed at the veterinary hospital, for traveling, and for restricted […]
Exercise – Why Dogs Need It
Exercise – Why Dogs Need It A dog whose exercise needs are met may rest more calmly at home and be less fretful when left alone. The modern dog-management mantra […]
Great Cages
Great Cages No purchase is more important when you get a parrot than the cage. The cage is where your parrot will spend time when you’re not home, when the […]
Destructive Chewing
Destructive Chewing Puppy teething doesn’t surprise most families, although just how much puppies use their teeth may. Human babies have hands, so they use hands and mouths for necessary learning and exploring […]
Cats, Carriers and Vets: Tips on making it easier to get your cat to the vet
Cats, Carriers and Vets: Tips on making it easier to get your cat to the vet Many cats are fearful of car rides and veterinary visits, which makes it […]
Itch Relief
The Itching Pet: Alternatives to Steroids Excessive licking, chewing, and scratching can make a pet’s life miserable for month after month, even year after year. No one likes to see […]
Pet Treats…What to Look out for
Pet treats are widely used, and for good reason. Treats can be useful training tools, and pets typically like treats (and owners like to make their pets happy). But even […]
Parrot Playtime
Parrot Playtime Toys are essential to maintaining the physical and mental well-being of parrots large and small. Playthings help keep pet birds fit, while also fighting the boredom that can […]
Do I have to Vaccinate my Pet Annually?
In the U.S., vaccines are licensed based on the minimum duration they can be expected to last. It is expensive to test vaccines across an expanse of years so this […]
Sunscreen for Pets
Sunscreen, or sunblock, can be used on cats and dogs. Pets with light skin and a short or thin hair coat are particularly prone to sunburn, skin cancer, and other […]
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats
Lilies Members of the Lilium spp. are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very […]