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You love your pet and you love your lawn, and the last thing you want to do is choose between them. However, if your lawn gets overrun by weeds, you may feel like you have to decide whether it’s worth it to save your yard by using a harsh herbicide. Fortunately, there’s a better way, as there are several pet-friendly weed killers on the market today. These products will snuff weeds out in no time, and they’re completely safe for use around pets....

Have you ever been to the vet with your pet, thinking it would just be a normal checkup—but when you leave, you have an outstanding bill that you have no idea how you’ll pay? Unfortunately, vet care can be expensive, and there are no guaranteed prices at any given time. Companies adopted pet insurance into their elected services because it helps to protect your pets and your pocketbook. Since this concept is growing so much, let’s discuss exactly what pet insurance is and how it can help your animals live their fullest lives....

Ducks are designed to withstand cold weather. Waterproof feathers covering their warm, soft down and thick layers of body fat help keep them insulated in the winter. Some breeds of ducks are more resistant to cold weather than others. Many wild ducks migrate each winter to warmer areas where they will have better access to food and comfortable places to sleep. Being cold-hardy doesn’t necessarily mean that ducks can survive sub-zero temperatures, though....

There are many Spanish dog breeds like the Spanish Mastiff, Spanish Pointer, and Spanish Water Dog. But Spanish dog names are not reserved only for Spanish breeds. If your perrito is in need of a great Spanish dog name, you’ll want to go beyond basics like Nina and Santiago. There are some pretty amazing Spanish dog names with meanings, not to mention cute and funny options, too. Here are over 250 Spanish dog names male and female dogs will love responding to!...

Knowing what a hassle human health insurance can be, you might not have a very good first impression of pet health insurance. Human healthcare is expensive, and you might not have much money to cover your own medical bills, much less your pet’s. So how do you know if pet insurance is worth the price? Pet insurance is fundamentally different from human insurance—and in a good way. Read on to learn how coverage for your dog or cat is much more simple, cost-efficient, and inclusive than your own....

You may never have put all that much thought into the type of collar you give your dog, and many pet owners tend to overlook this expense. While it doesn’t seem that important at first, you have to understand that this is your pet’s one form of identification if they get lost and aren’t microchipped. If you use a cheap collar that gets stuck on a branch and breaks off, then there is no telling how much time will pass be before you find your dog....

The bamboo ball python is a relatively new morph, which can make them more difficult to find than other ball pythons. Keep reading our guide to learn more about these snakes and whether they are a good fit for you and your family! Quick Facts about the Bamboo Ball Python Morph View this post on Instagram A post shared by NatJen (@natxxstic) Species Name: Python regius Common Name: Royal python, ball python...

Donkeys have specific nutritional needs that are quite different to those of their close farmyard relative, the horse. Unlike horses, donkeys evolved in harsh, arid conditions and have adapted to survive off of vegetation with low nutritional value. Consequently, foods high in sugars and starches can be detrimental to their health, as their digestive physiology has not evolved to handle them properly. The gas-inducing properties of cabbage are well known but often overlooked, as this vegetable offers so many health benefits....

Turtles eat a diverse quantity of food. They have similar dietary requirements to other aquatic species which can make feeding them in captivity easy. Many turtle owners keep their turtles with other fish, and it is quite common for them to eat the fish’s food. Since turtles are not common pets, it may be hard to find a portion of good commercial food that is available to you. Fish food is relatively cheap and available in nearly every pet store which can lead to turtle owners using this as food for their turtles....

Throughout the years, DMSO has had a lot of ups and downs. At one point, this compound was considered to be a modern-day medical miracle, though, before long, its use had ceased entirely. Today, it’s seen as a valuable cure and medicine, particularly in the equine realm, though many people swear by DMSO for their own ailments. DMSO is something that almost everyone in the equine world has heard about, even if they don’t all have experience with it....

Cats are very attentive mothers. They groom their kittens, teach them to hunt, and show them the ways of the feline world. They will continue to do this as long as the kittens remain part of the same community. However, if mothers are separated from their kittens, they will forget their scent quite quickly: effectively becoming strangers. Cats use scent, rather than vision, to identify one another, and the scent of a cat can change quickly once it is taken to a new house or moves elsewhere....

Height: 19 – 21 inches Weight: 45 pounds Lifespan: 10 – 14 years Colors: White, fawn, red, or black Suitable for: Families with both small and large kids, single pet homes, and multi-pet homes Temperament: Loyal, trustworthy, calm, brave, and protective If you’re looking for an extremely loyal dog that wants nothing more than to protect their family, the Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge is an outstanding choice. But while they’re extremely popular for obvious reasons, they’re also extremely rare....

Great Danes are some of the most popular dogs in the United States. These large, friendly dogs tend to be incredibly loving and sweet. Males can weigh up to 175 pounds and reach 32 inches at the shoulders. Many Great Danes tower over their owners when standing on their hind legs. They have short, sleek coats in various colors and patterns, including black, blue, brindle, fawn, and harlequin. Fawnequin Great Danes’ coats feature a mixture of fawn and harlequin markings, with white fawn patches following a Harlequin pattern....

The cost of owning a cat goes far beyond the upfront costs of the cat and all of your necessary supplies. Pet ownership is only getting more and more expensive as time goes on. So, how much does it currently cost to own a cat in the land down under? Well, it varies. We’re here to give you a well-rounded estimate of the average cost and price ranges related to cat ownership, though....

Having a lost dog is extremely stressful. Whether you’ve lost your dog during a winter storm or in the middle of summer, the unknowns of what your pooch is going through can weigh on any pet parent. Sadly, finding your lost dog takes some degree of luck. There isn’t any one thing you can do to ensure that you’ll find your lost dog again. Luckily, though, there are many things you can try to increase your chances....

Our cats certainly know how to get a reaction out of us, whether it’s not being able to resist that adorable face that needs a good scratching or dealing with the aftermath of your cat jumping up on the counter and knocking over your favorite vase. If you want to keep your cat out of a specific room or off your dining room table, we have 10 safe methods for you to try....

Many newbies to keeping backyard chickens would like to enjoy having fresh eggs year-round. If you’re new to keeping chickens, you may not know that hens tend to stop laying eggs during the late fall and winter when the hours of daylight decrease. If you’re wondering to yourself “do chickens lay eggs in winter”, the answer is they can with some prompting. For example, big commercial enterprises that sell eggs to supermarkets keep their hens laying eggs year-round by making some adjustments to the hens’ environment....

Determining what is in your pet’s food is important. Not only will it give you a good indication of what types of foods your pet is eating daily, but it will also help you determine if this type of food is benefiting your pet nutritionally. Reading the labels can be tricky, and many pets food brands do not go into much detail about the significance of the ingredients to your pets....

Review Summary Our Final Verdict We give KitNipBox a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Quality: 4.0/5 Variety: 4.8/5 Ingredients: 4.8/5 Value: 4.5/5 Visit KitNipBox What Is KitNipBox? How Does It Work? The KitNipBox is a subscription service that ships a monthly goody box containing toys, treats, and other surprises for your cat. It offers two box sizes, with an option to avoid treats if you wish. KitNipBox doesn’t manufacture toys and treats but selects and packages them after an evaluation process (including feedback from actual cats....

Height: 9-11 inches Weight: 6-15 pounds Lifespan: 10-15 years Colors: Cinnamon, cinnamon-silver, fawn, fawn-silver, blue, blue-silver, lavender, lavender-silver, chocolate, chocolate-silver, tawny, ebony-silver Suitable for: Families who can provide plenty of companionship and affection Temperament: Active and outgoing, intelligent and affectionate, playful and energetic The Ocicat might look like a wild cat, but in personality, they’re anything but! These adorable cats were purposefully bred to have a unique coat pattern that looks like the wild Ocelot, hence their unusual name....