Many people love both dogs and cats. They feel that they cannot have both pets in the home since usually dogs and cats do not get along. With the right socialization dogs and cats can live together in harmony. Here are some tips to help dogs and cats get along well. When bringing a cat … Read more
Jack Russell Terriers are known to be energetic and cheerful dogs that bring endless amusement to their owners. Most breeders do not encourage in-breeding as a way of reducing challenging mutations. Jack Russells are typically a healthy breed but as with all dogs, they are also susceptible to a number of health conditions. The following … Read more
Hamsters are obsessed with cleanliness. As a matter of fact, they spend almost 20% of every day cleaning their bodies. Although you do not need to clean your hamster every day, you must check their eyes and ears regularly to ensure that they are in good shape. If the hamster’s ears appear red, swollen or … Read more
Originating in the Mediterranean area, these little dogs, with long, silky white hair, appear to float, rather than walk across a room. Believed to have gained their popularity among European royalty after the Crusades, Maltese were kept as companions and sometimes bed warmers! There is nothing cuter than a Maltese puppy! They look like minute, … Read more
Did you know that America has an almost unknown force of heroes who risk the most dangerous missions, scouting, searching for explosives, helping to save wounded soldiers and other clandestine and super dangerous activities? These heroes have for years been unsung and at one time were abandoned or worse at the end of their tour…with … Read more
The phrase “how to train your dog” can have many endings to it. For instance, you may want to know “how to train your dog to listen when distracted” or “how to train your dog to listen off leash” or “how to train your dog to sit” or “how to train your dog to listen … Read more
A healthy leopard gecko pet makes an admirable pet. They are small, have minimal care requirements, and can be left alone for several days. They are quiet, doesn’t smell, and don’t need attention. Leopard geckos are cheap and easily available from pet shops and breeders. This type of reptile pet does not require a large … Read more
Can your dog be allergic to his food? The most common causes of canine food allergies are caused by these ingredients which include meat-by-products, corn, yeast, sale, sugar, and chemical preservatives. They are often responsible for allergic reactions. Dogs who suffer from food allergies will experience reactions such as itchy skins, weepy eyes, ear infections, … Read more
There are two approaches you can take to this very common problem. Either will work. One is more work than the other. And some people say one is more gentle and humane than the other. You will need to choose one technique and consistently apply it. (1) Use your knee This is the one that … Read more
The oldest dog on record was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey. Bluey lived to be almost 30 years old. That figure is in human years. Dogs mature more rapidly than humans. According to dog age experts, a one-year-old dog is really about age 15 in human equivalent years. The average life expectancy of The … Read more