Keeping houseplants in your home provides many benefits, including cleaner air and enhanced beauty. However, if you’re both a plant parent and a pet parent, you’ll need to take extra care when choosing greenery for your living space. This is especially true if you own one or more cats, who are more prone to chewing on houseplants than are dogs. Jade plants are beautiful and easy to grow but are they toxic to cats?...
Height: 8 – 10 inches Weight: 7 – 14 pounds Lifespan: 12 – 16 years Colors: Peach, gold, lilac, chocolate, caramel, blue and brown Suitable for: Families, first-time cat owners Temperament: Friendly, playful, affectionate, independent, even-tempered Australian Mists cats are beautiful felines with spotted or mottled coats, which make ideal feline companions due to their strong attachment to their families. These intelligent, easy-going cats get along well with their peers and even dogs and adapt well to apartment living....
If you’ve ever spent any time reading the ingredients list on dog food labels, then you might have noticed one particular ingredient cropping up occasionally: bone meal. Bone meal? What is that? Is it good for your dog, or should you avoid foods with bone meal in them? We’ll answer all these questions and more in this guide. What Is Bone Meal? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carnivore Jen (@thick_jen)...
Many new puppy owners are at least slightly aware of the dreaded “parvo” and that it can be serious and even deadly for their baby dogs. What they may not know, however, is that treating this disease successfully requires intense medical care that can quickly become very expensive. Dog owners considering buying pet insurance might wonder if their policy covers parvo. Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ...
If you are new to horses, you’ve probably heard of a dun horse before, but not knew what it was. Simply put, a dun horse simply refers to a specific coloration due to a genetic mutation. It is not a certain breed, and many horse breeds can have this mutation. With this in mind, dun horses come in a variety of colors, characteristics, and temperaments, based on the breed being affected by the mutation....
Llamas are social animals that an increasing number of people are choosing to keep on their farms as pets. One reason these animals are chosen as pets is the fact that they’re hearty and relatively easy to care for. In all, there are five different types of llamas including the Classic llama, Wooly llama, Medium llama, Suri llama, and Vicuna llama with each being unique in size and characteristics. For example, the Classic llama is smaller and has less hair than the Wooly llama that’s covered in thick fleece....
Look, you’re an animal lover — really! But that doesn’t mean you’re okay with your house being party central for all the strays in your neighborhood. Even the most ardent cat lover is likely to have their patience tested by a never-ending stream of stray cats, so it’s understandable that you’d want to take action to prevent them from claiming your house as their own. In this guide, we show you exactly how to keep stray cats at bay without resorting to cruelty or violence....
Height: 9-15 inches Weight: 9-14 pounds Lifespan: 10-15 years Colors: white, black, cream, brown, tan, red, blue Suitable for: Families with children, first-time dog owners, those living in apartments Temperament: Mischievous, affectionate, confident, loyal Looking for a new furry friend to add to your family? You might want to consider a designer dog! Designer dog breeds have become increasingly popular since they got their start in the 1980s. One of the breeds growing in popularity is the Terri-Poo (also known as the Terridoodle and Terrypoo), which is a mix between an Australian Terrier and a Poodle....
The all-white Umbrella Cockatoo is a majestic bird that can live for seven decades. This bird is completely white except for a distinct yellow lemon color under the wings and at the base of the tail that’s visible when the bird is in flight. This is the only large cockatoo with an entirely white crest. Normally this cockatoo’s crest lies flat on its head but it is raised when the bird is excited, curious, and/or fearful....
Review Summary Introduction Victor is a line of dog food that may not be on every store’s shelves but should be. This food is affordable and well-balanced with lots of protein, healthy fats, and carbs that growing puppies need. The only issue we have with Victor is that most of their formulas that are made with puppies in mind can also be fed to adult dogs. While their foods are designed for all life stages, not all adult dogs should eat formulas designed for pups....
Dogs are prone to dental problems just like humans. In fact, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80% of dogs will have some form of dental disease by the time they are 3 years old. This can lead to a variety of health problems, including heart disease and kidney failure. That’s why it’s important to choose a food that is good for your dog’s teeth. In addition to cleaning your dog’s teeth, some of the best foods are soft and gentle on the teeth....
Our pets are part of the family, so it makes sense that we want to feed them the very best. In the past, commercial dog food options were limited and contained a lot of fillers, preservatives, and unhealthy ingredients. Now, we have a wide range of holistic dog food options to give our dogs the best possible nutrition. Of course, the term “holistic” isn’t regulated and means something different to everyone....
Plecostomus are one of the most popular types of suckermouth catfish in the Loricariidae family. They are nocturnal and ideal bottom cleaners and algae eaters; keep in mind some have the opportunity to grow to 24 inches and prefer warmer tank temperatures, so a heater is required. The 12 Types of Plecos Zebra Plecostomus Image Credit: Pavaphon Supanantananont, Shutterstock These are striped plecos that resemble a pattern similar to a zebra, hence their name ‘Zebra Plecos’....
Did you ever find a small turtle along a roadside or during an outdoor adventure as a child? It’s always such an exciting feeling to see one of these incredible creatures in their natural element. In Ohio alone, there are 12 species of turtle—all of which differ tremendously. Let’s get to know each one of these reptiles—and see if maybe you have seen a few of them in the wild a time or two....
Most people looking for a dog have a few notable traits in mind. If you’re looking for a dog that shares traits with your cat, you may be struggling to find what you’re looking for. The good news for you is that there are quite a few dog breeds that have cat-like traits you may be looking for while still having a pet that doesn’t need a litter box. Here are some of the most cat-like dog breeds....
Rimless aquariums are growing in popularity with aquatics enthusiasts. They offer a very clean, sleek look, exemplifying all the wonderful tank life therein. Seamless borders allow you to have an unaltered, more natural view of the setup, so it’s no wonder they’re really catching on. While it can be a bit trickier to find this particular combination of aesthetics and size, we rounded up five of our favorite 10-gallon rimless aquariums that might look splendid in your home or office....
Hamsters are fun pets to live with, but they are also quite mysterious. It can be tough to determine when a hamster is especially happy or sad. It can be almost impossible to figure out when a hamster is tired of a particular toy. However, there are a few hamster myths and misconceptions that we humans have been able to debunk once and for all. Here is what you should know....
Dogs have always been known for their hearty appetites, and this is especially true of those that are bred to be active. Today, there is an abundance of different types of dog foods on the market, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Dog owners are spoiled for choice when it comes to dog foods and it can be hard to know which one is right for your pet....
We understand how frustrating it can be to find a vacuum cleaner that is powerful enough to effectively suction cat litter that can make its way around the house. When cats use their litter box, the litter may get trapped on their paws or caught in their fur to which falls off and gets messed around the house. Furthermore, most cats will dig in their litter box which leads to the litter being tossed onto the surrounding floor or carpet....
Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. The United Kingdom is known for its history, contribution to the art world, and landscape. However, some people do not think that the UK has dangerous animals, let alone dangerous birds. While you will not read about dozens of daily bird attacks that leave people bloody and hospitalized, some bird species cause problems—and quite serious ones....
