Dog treats can be used as a training aid to reward your dog for good behavior, or just as a nice gesture. However, you choose to treat your dog, those small snacks count toward the daily caloric intake. If you’re giving your dog a lot of treats each day, it can contribute to obesity. It’s important to look for treats that are healthy and low in calories, as well as treats that are appropriate for your dog’s life stage and size....
Running out of ferret food can feel like a disaster, but it doesn’t have to be. There are quite a few alternative foods you can feed your ferret while you’re organizing a new supply of their regular food. Or maybe you’re looking for a store-cupboard staple that you can use as a treat during training or just because your ferret is looking super cute today! But is tuna okay for your ferrets to eat, or is this a food that’s best avoided?...
When your cat suddenly stops eating, it can be a worrying time, and it’s clear you need to take action. Figuring out which steps to take very much depends on why your cat has stopped eating. Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Maxbetter Vizelberg Veterinarian, DVM Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Maxbetter Vizelberg Veterinarian, DVM The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Reasons can vary from the simple, where you can do something by yourself to help your cat regain its appetite, to the very serious, where veterinary intervention is necessary....
Review Summary Our Final Verdict We give Fromm Dog Food a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Check Latest Price Introduction Wisconsin is best known for its cheese, but its dog food is nothing to sniff at either. That’s because it’s home to Fromm. This homegrown USA company has been making dog food for more than a century and uses the best ingredients—many of them sourced locally—to create premium-quality food....
The German Shepherd is a very popular dog breed: in fact, it is the second most popular breed in the USA. It is loyal, loving with family, energetic, and playful. Unfortunately, like most dog breeds, they do not live as long as their owners would like. Factors including hereditary conditions, the nutritional quality of their food, and exercise levels, and even gender, can play a part in how long your GSD lives....
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve probably had to deal with cat urine, which is potent smelling, to say the least! If you’ve ever had a cat pee on anything other than kitty litter, you also know how difficult it is to remove that smell. You’ve cleaned the area and sprayed deodorizer, and you can swear that you can still smell it. How long does that horrific odor last? Should you get your couch steam cleaned?...
Bearded dragons are often touted as great starter pets. They’re easy to care for and relatively affordable, especially when compared to something like a dog or cat. Plus, bearded dragons don’t take up nearly as much space as a big dog, and they won’t chew up your shoes or furniture either. Even though bearded dragons aren’t too expensive compared to other pets, they’re still not as cheap as they might appear at face value....
If you keep a horse in a field, you must put up a quality fence. Horses don’t just stay in the field, and wandering around free is extremely dangerous. Not only is there a big chance that the horse will get lost, but there are also predators, cars, and other dangers. However, horse fencing can be extremely expensive, especially if you’re trying to cover a large area. It is easy to try and get away with a less-expensive fencing solution, but this may increase the odds of your horse escaping....
In 2021, Dachshunds elbowed out Pembroke Welsh Corgis to become the 10th most popular dog breed in the US. This only makes sense, given how loving and adorable these dwarfish pups are. But like any other dog breed, dachshunds require tons of love and care to keep them healthy and thriving. An integral part of taking care of your dachshund is exercising it now and then. But how much exercise does a dachshund need?...
As you prepare to welcome a new Corgi puppy into your home, the excitement of the big event can be overwhelming. Thankfully, corgis are much easier to train than most small breeds. Training is essential to prevent undesirable behavior, and it’s best to begin crate training as soon as your new pet enters your home. Keep reading to find six tips on how to crate train a Corgi. The 6 Tips on How to Crate Train a Corgi...
Height: 19-24 inches Weight: 44-51 pounds Lifespan: 11–13 years Colors: Black, black and white Suitable for: Hunting families with no other pets Temperament: Highly active and intelligent, loyal, brave With the right family, a Karelian Bear Dog can make a loving and loyal pet. These dogs are super brave, loyal, and active dogs. Used frequently by big game hunters, this dog is ideal for hunting families who want a dog that can keep up with the pace, aid in the sport, and love the family whenever it gets home....
Height: 10 to 12 inches Weight: 13 to 15 pounds Lifespan: 9 to 14 years Colors: Black or liver-colored with tan markings Suitable for: Active owners, apartment living, cold and hot climates Temperament: Affectionate, high-energy, playful This small, mighty dog breed was once used to drive herds of livestock to market and hunt rodents and pests around the farm. Hailing from England, the Lancashire Heeler is now a popular companion dog....
The Okeetee is a Corn Snake with a unique pattern and color, referred to as a morph. The Corn Snake actually has over 800 different morphs, and the Okeetee is one of the more popular ones. It is believed that Corn Snakes get their name from the markings on their bellies, which somewhat resembles maize or corn, but some think it might also be because they hunt rodents around cornfields and corn storage facilities....
Panther Chameleons are a species of arboreal lizard found in North-Eastern Madagascar. Their natural habitat is dense jungle and forest, where prey and cover are abundant. The color patterns of these chameleons vary widely depending on where their ancestors were found. These are referred to as locales. Commercial breeders usually breed within those locales to maintain the color patterns for that locale. Most species of chameleon exhibit stark contrasts between males and females, and panthers are no exception....
The Savannah monitor is a popular reptile pet. It is expected to live around 10 years, has relatively easy habitat and care requirements, and with regular contact, it can be open to regular handling and petting. With that said, they can grow to 4 feet long as an adult, and although they may have simple habitat requirements, they will need a decent-sized tank that gives them plenty of room to move and turn around....
Size: Medium Weight: 5–11 pounds Lifespan: Up to 15+ years Colors: Brown tabby Suitable for: Best with families with older children, cat-friendly dogs Temperament: Playful, active, independent, chatty, affectionate, devoted Have you ever heard of the Sokoke (pronounced Sue-co-key)? It’s not surprising if you haven’t, as they are incredibly rare cats. In fact, they are considered the rarest domestic breed of cat in the world! They were initially found in Kenya and were given the name “Kadzonzo” by the local people, as it translates to “looks like tree bark....
The opossum is a small mammal that mainly seeks heat and humidity to establish its nest. It is, therefore, rarer to see it creeping around houses in North America. But in recent years, it has migrated more and more north. So don’t be surprised if you catch one rummaging through your trash cans. But what exactly does this little creature eat? The possum is omnivorous and feeds on anything that does not require much effort to catch....
Keeping parrots differs in countless ways from keeping more common household pets like cats or dogs. Birds have very different care requirements and are sensitive in many ways that other pets aren’t. In general, most pet parrots’ comfort range is between 65–80°F. New bird owners should consider the temperature requirements for their pets. Dogs and cats can lay in a sunbeam when they’re cold or lounge on cooling mats when they’re hot, but the same may not apply to parrots....
Are you in the market to buy a chinchilla but have no idea where to start? If so, you’ve come to the right place. You can get a chinchilla through a chinchilla breeder, a rescue, or a retail or online store. Adopting a chin through a breeder or rescue is the best choice, but sometimes that’s not possible, depending on where you live. We encourage you to search for a breeder or rescue....
Guinea pigs are fascinating animals, and they make great pets. It does not require a large cage, and it likes to be near people, so you can bring it out of the cage and bring it with you while you watch television or surf the internet. It also makes a wide variety of interesting sounds, and we are going to take a look at why they make the strange chirping sound you sometimes hear right now....
