Pet Care, Training and Travel Tips and more
Advice from experts and pet owners across the country on pet health, pet happiness, pet products and more.
- How to Be a Better Pet OwnerHow to be a better pet owner is an issue I frequently discuss with my veterinarian. I have two dogs who I dearly love. I do not have any children, so I indulge my pets, and I must admit it
- Tropical Fish Tank Species Profile: The Mischievous Fiddler CrabFiddler crabs can add a touch of craziness and color to a fish tank but are a bit difficult to take care of.
- The World's Most Unusual and Exotic PetsThis article shares information on unusual and exotic pet choices.
- Keeping Ducks as PetsYou will probably want to either keep the ducks indoors in your home or keep them in some type of heated outdoor facility or shed.
- Creepy and Gross Pets that You Can PurchaseOne of the most creepiest pets that you can purchase is a tarantula. These are very large and hairy spiders.
Littlest Pet Shop Portable Pets: Turtle - Toy ReviewMy niece and I have something in common. We both adore The Littlest Pet Shop Pets. I don't know what it is about the little bobble head miniature animals, but I cannot help myself. My desk is filled with all sorts of mini creatures (at home, and at the office).- Mourning Dove as a PetMourning Doves may excellent companions. They are actually classified as a game bird but hunters cannot usually shoot this bird because it can fly at over 40 miles per hour.
- Pets: A Miniature PigThese pigs are about the size of a small kitten when they are born. When they are milking from the mother they stand about six inches high. These pigs are not even as big as your average pot bellied pig.
- The Sloth is an Exotic Pet that Will Live up to 30 YearsSloths are very interesting animals. If you find a sloth or want to take care of an orphaned sloth make sure that you know what you are getting yourself into before something happens and the pet becomes lonely and abandoned.
- Behavioral Issues with Your PetAll pet owners go thru difficult periods with their dogs at some point. Behavioral issues are emotionally challenging. It is frustrating to have a bad dog. It is also easy to give into your dog and add to the existing problems.
- Woodchucks: A Harmless PetWoodchucks if taken it at a young age will become very tame and friendly pets. They can learn many tricks and they will follow you around your home.
- Beavers: A Great PetDespite your surprise, beavers make excellent pets. You might seem somewhat scared of beavers because of their excessively long teeth but they hardly chew or bite people.
- How to Deal With Your Pet's FearsEliminate fears of your dog if you can but realize that these fears are normal and you can help your pet over come his or her fears slowly.
- Finding the Right Pet for YouChoosing the right pet.
- Grieving Over Pets: How to Move OnIt's hard to say goodbye to a pet. We move on with our lives in stages.
- How to Stop Pets from Ending Up in Animal SheltersThe most common reason is that the owners are renting and cannot find a new place which will accept dogs or cats.
- What to Do When Your Pet is LostYou come home to an empty house and your dog isn't there. You can't remember if you let her inside before you left for work. You drove down the street on your way home and didn't see her. Immediately, you start to panic
- Hurricane Evacuation with Your Pets: Pet-Friendly Hotels in Tampa, FloridaAlthough the Tampa Bay area has not been hit with a hurricane in several years, it is still a good idea to be prepared. If you have pets, be prepared well in advance if you are in an evacuation area. Below is a list of pet friendly hotels in the Tampa area.
- Goldfish Are Pets Not Disposable ToysAn editorial about my personal beliefs of how people sometimes mistakes fishes, particularly Goldfish as disposable toys.
- Frogs as PetsWhether or not to have a frog as a pet.
Pet Food Ingredients Can Kill Your PetsRecalls are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to questionable pet food quality.
Introducing a New Pet to Your Other PetsThese tips will help you prepare and adjust your pet during this time.- Sugar Gliders as PetsSugar gliders are unique pets. Here are some facts you should know about Sugar Gliders.
How to Create a Pet Resume for Pet-Friendly HousingWhen you're trying to find pet-friendly housing, you might be able to improve your chances by creating a pet resume. This particular document includes information related to your pet's habits, grooming, veterinary records and training.- Hiring a Pet SitterMany people treat their animals as their children, and worry when they go out of town.
Moving with Your PetsWhen you move with your pets, it is important that you plan your move to accommodate their needs, especially if you are moving from state to state.- Indoor Pets: Is a Bird a Pet for My Home?For potential bird owners, researching the type of bird to be owned, including nutritional and care information, will ensure a more educated decision in bird ownership.
Traveling with Your PetsTraveling with pets can be a rewarding or harrowing experience. But by taking the appropriate precautionary measures, you can enjoy a memorable getaway and ensure the future of many more!