Attempting to medicate your dog with a pill or capsule can be frustrating. Disguising the medication in food may work, but in general, dispensing the medicine requires active participation on your...
Careful observation of daily activities and habits is key to recognizing early signs of illness in your cat. Disguising symptoms is a cat's specialty, so he may be sick for days before you notice....
Most cat owners cringe when the vet says Tabby will have to take a pill. Follow the steps below to make this task less stressful for you and your pet.
Cats may not have nine lives, but they can live longer than
many people think. 18 to 20 years is common. Here's how to
keep your cat purring into advanced old age.
Dogs age more quickly than people, so start working to keep
your dog young when you adopt her. Paying close attention to
a few details may add years to her active life.
Bathing your dog regularly is an important part of responsible pet ownership. A clean dog is a happy dog - and one who's likely to receive more love and attention. Plus, regular baths may help...
Common parasites like fleas, tapeworms and ear mites not only annoy your cat, they can cause him serious health problems. Some, such as roundworms and toxoplasmosis, may be transmitted to people....
Internal and external parasites adversely affect quality of life and can pose serious health problems. Outlined below are measures that you can take to protect your dog.
Pets may harbor diseases transmissible to people. Follow the directions presented here to reduce the risk involved with pet ownership.
Sharing a home with a healthy cat is fun for the entire family. Follow the steps below to increase your pet's chances of avoiding serious health problems and living a long and happy life.
A healthy dog can be involved in all family activities. Follow the steps below to avoid preventable health problems, then enjoy a long and happy relationship with your dog.
Rewarding experiences await you if you accept the challange of sharing your dog with elderly people who can't have pets of their own.
Animal, vegetable or mineral? In 1975 Seattle advertiser Gary Dahl began selling pet rocks. They sit. They stay. They roll over (with a little help). They came with a care manual. Dahl sold 5...
The selection of an Easter pet for your family requires careful consideration of what will be needed to care for it when it reaches adulthood. Read the information below before you commit to the...
Rabbits are highly sociable creatures. They love to interact with their human companions and rabbit buddies once they are bonded. There is nothing sadder or more depressed than a rabbit left in an...
Rabbits are prey animals, hunted by both humans and other animals, so they are very cautious when it comes to trusting. You will need to spend a lot of time with your rabbit companion to earn his...
When rabbits enter puberty at approximately 3 months of age, they are capable of reproducing. Separate male and female rabbits to prevent them from reproducing. It's a good idea to spay female and...
Rabbits are very sociable creatures, and they're usually happiest when they have a rabbit companion to share their days with while their humans are at work. There are many ways to bond rabbits....
Rabbits are very clean animals, but their urine can acquire a strong, ammonialike smell in a matter of hours. This odor can damage your rabbit's respiratory system and cause pneumonia, which can...
Rabbits are very sociable, intelligent, and curious, so they can get bored easily, if they have nothing to do. Rabbits love to play, explore, and race around the house, especially with their human...