When you rescue a dog, there’s very little information you (or the rescue) might know about its background. Regardless of the dog’s history, there are many things you can do to help your new dog become a wonderful, loving family pet. Where Did Your Rescue Dog Come From? Some rescue dogs are in rescue through
Let’s face it; hamsters are tiny, and a cat or dog will look like Godzilla to them. It’s in everyone’s best interest to keep your other pets away from your hamster. And this exclusion also goes for kids who might become a little obsessive about playing with the hamster; these are shy, solitary creatures. One
Sometimes you want something different than a dog or a cat as a pet. There are a lot of animals that may be considered unusual pets, but we love them just the same. Here are some unique animals that make great pets: Fennec Foxes These foxes are tiny and when fully grown are about the
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. The coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in people, while others cause illness in certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Other coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, infect only animals and do not infect humans. Some coronaviruses that infect animals can be spread to humans
When your cat hacks up a slimy fur sausage of a hairball, you may be disgusted or annoyed (especially if you're barefoot or a favorite rug is involved). You may also wonder whether that’s normal. As a cat parent, you have probably experienced your cat having hairballs occasionally. Cats will typically vomit a long, tubular
It's a part of every cat parent's life: You're sleeping deeply in the middle of the night when suddenly, you wake up to an earsplitting shriek. It's not a bad dream — it's just your cat. So, why does your cat howl at night? Some cats are chatty because it's a breed characteristic (The Russian
We know you love your cat, but you may not be fully aware of just how cool your cat — and her overall species — really is. For example, did you know that cats have an extra organ that allows them to taste scents? Or that they developed meowing as a way to communicate exclusively
Deciding what to feed your pet can be a daunting task. Americans now spend over $31 billion each year on pet food and there are dozens of different companies, each having a variety of diets to choose from. Most pet food companies are experts at advertising and quick to promote “trendy” diets, even if they
Fido may be tempting fate every time you go for a walk. O.K., so that’s a bit melodramatic but it’s at least partially true. There are a huge number of plants that are highly toxic and even deadly to dogs. Some of these plants are present in your local park, your neighbor’s garden, even your
Have you ever caught your dog eating poop and asked yourself, “Ugh, why do you do that?” Well, you are definitely not alone. Poop-eating is not exactly a hobby that you would consider ideal for your furry family member. Here’s everything you need to know about why dogs eat poop and what you can or
