Are there times when your cuddly, friendly, and loving cat becomes stubborn or aggressive? If yes, your pet likely perceives certain situations or people as threats, thus the change in temperament. Bath time, grooming sessions, or a trip to the vet have been known to trigger an aggressive personality. So, what can you do in such cases? Get yourself a cat muzzle. This device will help you calm your cat and prevent biting, chewing, and clawing....
Treats can be used as an aid to train your cat, given as a reward, or they can even assist in dental care, calming an anxious cat, or helping reduce furballs. Whatever your purpose in giving them, the treats should be healthy enough to be fed as an occasional reward and they also need to be appealing to your cat. There are a lot of different treat options available, ranging in price and in the ingredients that they rely on....
As dogs age, they become less active and their bodies are less able to burn off calories. As such, senior dog food tends to have fewer calories than adult dog food, but this isn’t always the case. And, when shopping for the best senior dog foods for weight loss, it is important that the food still contains the essential vitamins, minerals, and protein and fiber levels to ensure your dog stays healthy and fit....
It’s an unavoidable fact of rabbit owner life that your bunnies will always have a sweet tooth. Left unchecked, rabbits will gladly eat themselves silly on any fruits, nuts, seeds, or grains that you accidentally leave within reach of their curious mouths! What’s a rabbit owner to do if they want to reward a rabbit for good behavior, but not completely spoil their appetite and health? We recommend keeping a steady supply of specially designed treats for rabbits — which is why we’ve put together these reviews of the top 10 best rabbit treats that your furry friend is guaranteed to love....
When you think of rabbit breeds, you may not picture one bigger than a medium-size dog. Ralph, the current Guinness World Record holder for the largest rabbit, has an official weight of 55 pounds and consumes $90 in food a week. He’s a Continental Giant, one of the largest breeds of rabbits in the world. Whether or not you agree that bigger is better, our list of the 10 largest rabbit breeds in the world may have you admiring their robust size and longing to wrap your arms around them....
Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. We must start by saying that people have come a long way in curtailing the use of animals for entertainment purposes. Venues, such as circuses and traveling shows, have decreased in recent years due to increased public awareness about the cruelty of some of these settings. Activities like cockfighting are illegal. Watchdog groups monitor animals used in TV and movies....
We all have some sort of familiarity with frogs. We know that they jump and that they are all different types of colors, but did you ever stop to think about how much you have yet to learn about these amphibians. Unless you have ranidaphobia, or the fear of toads and frogs, you probably don’t give these critters a whole lot of thought. However, you’d be surprised at just how shocking some frog facts can be....
We’ve all seen adorable parakeets with their vibrant colors fluttering around pet shop enclosures. They always seem to be as busy as their designs and patterns, sporting so many vivid shades that appeal to onlookers. Outside of pet stores, breeders have been forming mutations that display a huge array of different looks you may have never seen before. So, just how many colors can a parakeet have? Endless might be a stretch, and we don’t even cover every parakeet in this post....
When you reflect on the country of Mexico, the first things that come to mind are usually the sandy beaches, strong tequila, and fresh avocados. But there is something else that this unique country also gives the rest of the world. There aren’t as many Mexican dog breeds as Germany or France, but these five scrappy breeds have no issue with being in the spotlight and are often the life of the party....
There are many different kinds of gerbils globally, 87 known species, and a current 14 genera of gerbil, to be exact. They are all classed in the mammal subfamily Gerbillinae, previously known as the desert rats. These small creatures are primarily native to Africa, Asia, and India. Nowadays, almost any pet shop that you enter will have gerbils on sale, except in California, where they are illegal to purchase or keep as a pet....
If you’ve just found out that your cat is pregnant or you’re planning for an upcoming pregnancy, one of the most important factors to concentrate on is making sure your feline gets the best nutrition possible, both during pregnancy and during nursing. Carrying kittens and then feeding them will put a great deal of extra stress on your cat’s body, and the entire process can be exceedingly nutritionally demanding. While your female is pregnant, she’ll need a diet that can accommodate her steadily growing weight, and she’ll likely need 50%–100% more food during this time....
Creating an attractive, colorful tank environment is one of the most fun parts of keeping fish and other water beings. That said, it isn’t always easy, especially if you’re a beginner, to know which plants to choose—there are so many, after all! It can also be tricky to know if a plant is safe for your aquarium, as you want to make sure nothing harms your fish. Red is a great color for aquariums—it adds a lovely, bold “pop” factor to your tank amongst a whole lot of green....
Chickens and rabbits are popular pets and while they may not look, sound, or act particularly similarly, the two species can happily live together. They can share space in a backyard homestead, a garden, or a ranch, without you having to worry whether one or the other group of animals is suffering as a result. As with most species, there are steps that you can take to help ensure a more peaceful integration, such as introducing them at a young age and ensuring that male rabbits have been neutered....
Most cockatiel owners want to provide their pets with the best diet possible to stay healthy and happy. One of the most frequent questions we get asked is which fruits are safe to offer cockatiels. While there are a host of fruits you can provide your bird friend, in this article, we’re answering the question of mangoes. When it comes to offering mango to your cockatiel, we have good news: your pet can eat this tasty tropical stone fruit, but there are some things to consider before you do....
Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. There’s no denying that pets are an integral part of the family. Over the past few decades, the percentage of households that own a pet in Canada has grown, ranking Canada as one the countries with high pet ownership rates in the world. And yet, the number of pet owners is increasing. Have you ever wondered how many pets live in your city or province?...
The cute Coronet is a longhaired guinea pig breed that has a striking resemblance to the Silkie Guinea Pig. The former, however, has a rosette or coronet in the middle of its head, hence the name. Coronets relish being adored and therefore, crave attention. Nonetheless, between their playful nature and good looks, they do not need to convince you to give them that attention. They are also curious and affectionate, which makes them an excellent companion....
Havanese dogs are a silky-haired toy breed with spirited personalities. Although the Havanese breed is classed as a toy breed, they’re usually more serene than other dogs in this class and are more well-known for their peppy walk rather than yappy barking. While they’re attached and loyal to their owners and have strong social needs, that doesn’t mean they’ll bark at strangers. They might bark to alert their owners when people approach, but they’re not typically known as yappy dogs that bark for no reason....
The animal kingdom undergoes many changes during the winter months to ensure its survival. For example, bears, skunks, groundhogs, and bats hide away under spring to conserve energy. What about parrots, though? Do they hibernate? While some birds go into a hibernation-like state of torpor every day (looking at you, hummingbirds), parrots don’t go into hibernation or torpor at all. Keep reading to learn more. Do Parrots Hibernate? No, most parrots do not hibernate....
Height: 19–21 inches Weight: 45–60 pounds Lifespan: 11–15 years Colors: Brown, black, white, red and white, grey Suitable for: Houses with access to a yard, active families, families with lots of time, Temperament: Playful, friendly, intensely active, high prey drive, independent and sweet Temperament: Playful, friendly, intensely active, high prey drive, independent and sweet The Harrier is a medium to large dog breed. Often confused with a larger Beagle, this dog has larger muscles and is a smaller version of the English Foxhound....
When you’re buying a bunny, it might be hard to pick a specific breed out of a lineup. Rabbits come in all sorts of looks, sizes, and colors. The Holland Lop and the Netherland Dwarf are both perfect pets for the right owners. So, you might have some trouble picking which of these cuties will come home with you. Here, we will discuss a breakdown of each of these rabbits’ personality tendencies, care, and health concerns....
