Many people all around the world like to have a pet (or pets) at home. There are cats, dogs, lizards, fish and even pigs as pets in different countries and areas in the world. But do you know that you can get a lot of diseases from these pets? Yes, it is true! The diseases [...]
When people think about getting a dog, many consider a purebred pup. But when people consider getting a cat, far fewer think of purebred cats, even though there are 40 cat breeds recognized by the Cat Fanciers’ Association. Cat breeds range from the commonly known Persians and Siamese to exotic breeds like the ocicat and [...]
When Cute Cats Become Problems Those loveable, cuddly kittens sometimes grow up to be loveable, cuddly cats with problems. Do you have a cat that sometimes forgets there’s a litter box? Here’s a rundown of the top 10 behavior problems that can drive cat owners batty. See what you might be able to do if [...]
Cats love to play hide and seek, whether they’re scared, curious, or just in search of a cozy, quiet refuge to snuggle. But what seems like the perfect hidey-hole isn’t always the safest. When Allison Waters lived in an old carriage house, she didn’t realize that one of the cabinets in her pantry had an [...]
Discus fish are one of the most magnificent tropical fish, but to have them can be a great challenge because their environment is very important. There you can find some key tips how to keep Discus healthy and happy: 1. The first tip is to keep the tank clean because Discus fish are very sensitive [...]
Caring for pets offers a tremendous learning experience for kids, teaching them responsibility, gentleness, and respect for nature and other living beings. Like adults, kids can benefit from the companionship, affection, and relationships they share with their pets. But animals and pets can transmit infections to humans, especially kids. So if you’re thinking about buying [...]
Dehydration is a lack of water in the body, and can cause serious complications for pets and people alike. Water is essential to all living beings, including dogs, who depend on proper daily fluid intake to maintain appropriate health. It makes up 80 percent of your dog’s body, and dissolves natural and unnatural substances as [...]
Cats can be a contented bunch, cared for and pampered by devoted owners who have their pets’ best interests at heart. Yet sometimes our good intentions don’t align with the health needs of our cats. We love a little too much in the form of overfeeding, for example, or miss subtle signs of serious illness. [...]
Dutch Rabbit History Of The Dutch Rabbit The Dutch Rabbit is one of the oldest rabbit breeds and despite its name it was developed in the UK in the 1880s although its ancestors came from The Netherlands and Belgium. Appearance Of The Dutch Rabbit The Dutch Rabbit is a small-medium size rabbit with a stocky [...]
Humans find the class Reptilia very fascinating as they are one of the most diverse groups of animals, the spectrum of their physical attributes and behaviors is really broad. You will find a lot of misunderstandings and myths about reptiles today but they are less than in the past because now we know more about [...]
