Just like humans, dogs can suffer from allergies. Symptoms in dogs may include gastrointestinal upset, itchy skin (ears, face, feet and underbellies), hot spots, and chronic ear infections. Obviously these symptoms can cause your dog a great deal of discomfort so it’s important to isolate the cause. As a first course of action, your veterinarian may recommended that you switch to a hypoallergenic dog food. Everything You Need To Know about … [Read more...] about Will Hypoallergenic Dog Food Help Keep My Pet Healthy?
What is the Best Kitten Nutrition?
Cats are carnivores and rely on the nutrients, vitamins and minerals contained in animal tissues to ensure that their specific nutritional requirements are met. Cats living in their natural habitat consume prey that is rich in protein and with a moderate amount of fat and low concentrations of carbohydrates. Their bodies are naturally adapted to need fewer carbohydrates and to metabolise protein faster than dogs and other omnivores. Consequently, it’s … [Read more...] about What is the Best Kitten Nutrition?
Common Parrot Behavior
Parrot behavior is the subject of a great deal of study and research. Just as parrots in the wild have a social structure and behaviors that communicate their feelings, desires, and moods, companion parrots use behaviors to communicate their needs to their human flocks. You simply have to learn how to read parrot behavior to “speak parrot”. A large part of a parrot’s behavior has to do with taking care of its physical needs each day. The parrot will … [Read more...] about Common Parrot Behavior
Guinea Pig Cage and the Importance of Getting a Good One
Providing an appropriate guinea pig cage for your pet is one of the best things you can do to show that you are a responsible pet owner. Since guinea pigs spend most of their lives in cages, it will be worth buying a guinea pig cage that is roomy enough for them to move about, to play and to exercise. Besides, it will require a bigger space to contain a nest box, a food dish, a water bottle and some toys. What Kind of Cage is Best for a Guinea … [Read more...] about Guinea Pig Cage and the Importance of Getting a Good One
Understanding Cat Spraying and Marking Behavior
From lions, to the tabby next door, cats possess a certain subtlety and unspoken purpose in everything they do. Marking Behavior in cats is normal behavior and is an important part of "nonverbal" communication between cats, helping to establish and define boundaries and reassure the cat that the area is familiar. Marking of territory involves the spraying of urine and the deposition of other "pheromones" from glands strategically located on your cat's … [Read more...] about Understanding Cat Spraying and Marking Behavior
Guinea Pig Illnesses
When you have a family pet as loving as the guinea pig, it often entails being the family doctor. It is vital for all guinea pig owners to be able to supply and treat their guinea pigs with optimal care. The guinea pig- although relatively a healthy animal can get ill. There are many common conditions such as “bumblefoot” to more uncommon conditions such as abortions and stillbirths. The guinea pig is naturally “alive” and playful in … [Read more...] about Guinea Pig Illnesses
How to Properly Give a Dog Bath
An avid and well-to-do pet owner typically never hesitates to spend money buying his beloved dog premium dog food, giving it the best health care and taking his pet to a top-notch doggie day care facility. In addition, this pet owner also knows how giving his dog proper dog baths is vital to keeping his pet in good health. How to Bathe a Dog at Home Before bathing your dog, brush its hair. If you own a short haired dog, brush the hair in a … [Read more...] about How to Properly Give a Dog Bath
How to Teach a Parrot to Talk
Any bird is trainable but you have to remember that its up to you to make sure conditions are optimal for successful training. Bird have needs just like people. You need to make sure you’re feeding them correctly with nutritious food. Make sure they have plenty of fresh water, toys to play with to keep them stimulated and of course a really nice big cage. You would be surprised at how many people get a cage that’s way too small for their bird. Exotic … [Read more...] about How to Teach a Parrot to Talk
Newborn Kitten Care
Taking care of a newborn kitten is not easy. When you bring home your tiny bundle of fur, you should be mentally prepared to love your kitten for its whole life. This will include plenty of time spent training, feeding and grooming your pet, as well as costing you money. But the joy and happiness that a kitten will bring is far beyond any material cost or investment of time. How To Take Care Of A Newborn Kitten With A Mother If you have an adult cat that … [Read more...] about Newborn Kitten Care
Crate Training Your Puppy
Crate Training Puppies Can Be Easy To Do Crate Training a Puppy refers to the process of conditioning a puppy or dog to remain quietly and comfortably in a plastic or metal dog crate. There are significant advantages to applying crate training early in the puppy's life, so that it becomes an inconsequential, totally neutral, and "normal" part of the growing pup's daily life in the home. When properly introduced and positively trained, the puppy crate … [Read more...] about Crate Training Your Puppy
