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Everyone loves summer, even cats! Our feline friends get to enjoy the sun, the warm breeze, and the outdoors in general. But with the hot weather comes a unique set of risks that could harm your kitty. In this article, we’ll go over 8 essential safety tips that will help keep your cat safe and cool during the dog days of summer. Understanding Heatstroke in Cats Heatstroke1 is a serious condition that can be fatal to cats, especially those that spend most of their time outdoors....

“High triglycerides” isn’t a term many people are familiar with. But since you’re reading this, your vet probably told you that your dog has high triglycerides, and you need to do something about it. It’s not something you want to hear, but something can be done about the issue. Simply put, having high triglycerides means your dog has a lot of fat in its blood. Some fat is good, but too much fat can lead to serious health problems, especially with the heart....

The natural diet of a conure includes grains, seeds, fruits, vegetation, and some insects and carrion. When caring for these birds domestically, we often feed them seeds and pellets that are easily obtained from the pet store. Since they also need fruits and vegetables in their diet, bananas seem like an easy choice. So, are bananas safe for conures? Yes, conures can eat bananas, but only without the peel. Your bird’s diet should include a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and bananas are considered a healthy fruit for conures....

Donkeys can be pretty voracious eaters. They love munching on greens and goodies. But if you’re trying to find a healthy snack (or your donkey broke out of the fence for a plump red delicious), apples might be hot on the mind right now. Luckily, donkeys can enjoy apples just like us. Of course, these fibrous, sweet, scrumptious fruits are not the main diet selection for donkeys, but they can make a splendid treat....

With parrots becoming more popular as pets, it’s natural to wonder about what your parrot can eat. A common question asked about parrots is whether they can eat peanut butter. You want your parrot to thrive, but will a food like peanut butter be considered a part of a well-rounded healthy diet or will it make your pet sick? Read on to learn about peanuts, peanut butter, and other foods that may be part of a parrot’s diet....

Thanks to the rise in online shopping, Chewy and Petco are two of the biggest, most popular “go-to” pet supply companies. When faced with a choice between two huge suppliers, it can be tricky to determine which one you’d rather give your hard-earned money to. Chewy and Petco both have their strengths and weaknesses, but is one better than the other? In this comparison, we’re going to look at Chewy and Petco side by side and evaluate what each supplier has to offer in terms of product selection, pricing, shipping, and customer service....

When people take their dogs to the veterinarian, the last thing they expect to hear is that their pets are overweight or obese. Many people will flat out deny it and say that they’re just “fluffy,” but the reality of weight issues in dogs is far from adorable or “just a little fluffy.” Obesity is a serious issue that few pet parents are willing to address, which is unfortunate since it can lead to much worse health problems down the road....

Disclaimer: PetKeen does not endorse or encourage keeping squirrel monkeys or other non-human primates as pets. This article is for informative purposes only. Squirrel monkeys are some of the cutest animals you can find. These animals are native to the tropical forests of central and south America and stand a little over one foot tall. It has a white and black face that gives it the Deaths Head name in several German languages....

At one time, bed bugs¹ were eradicated in the United States in the 1950s through the late 1990s. Unfortunately, a new strain of bed bugs came about that was immune to DDT¹, the chemical used to eradicate them. The result was a new infestation of bed bugs, along with bug exterminators scratching their heads to derive a new way to detect and kill these annoying bugs without harming the environment¹....

Height: 20 – 27 inches Weight: 60 – 95 pounds Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Colors: Cream, brown, white, gray, black, red Suitable for: Active families, house with a yard Temperament: Affectionate, protective, loyal, intelligent, energetic Some of the most recognized dog breeds in North America are Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds. In fact, according to the AKC, the Lab is the most popular breed and the German Shepherd is a close second....

Although no one has a specific count as to how many chicken breeds there are in the world, there are said to be hundreds of breeds. The American Poultry Association, however, only recognizes 65 of those breeds. So, from common to the ridiculous, there are breeds out there that are never going to be recognized. Believe it or not, the chicken breeds that are used by commercial egg producers aren’t on the American Poultry Association’s recognized chicken breed list either....

Guinea pigs are a popular pet, especially among children, and they can be fun to own and raise. However, many people have questions about properly cleaning the cage, so it doesn’t have an odor. You may also have questions about how often you should clean it and what tools you will need. We’ve written a complete guide where we cover all of these questions and provide you with a step-by-step tutorial explaining what you will need to do and how often so you will have a better time with your pet while experiencing less odor....

The minute you smell rodent urine—you know it. It’s an undeniably strong and unpleasant odor that can linger for months and even years after the mouse or rat has moved on. And it seems the longer it sits, the more challenging it is to lift. Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research....

Getting a new feline is often exciting. However, if you already have a cat, this period can also be quite stressful. Most cats are not welcoming toward a new feline in their home. After all, your cat sees their home as their territory, which makes the new cat a trespasser. Therefore, it’s essential to get the introduction process right. Otherwise, fights can break out. Without intervention, cats often stay enemies and can continue to fight for years....

A shaved dog is probably not the style you’d prefer aesthetically. However, for dogs with severely matted fur, sometimes cutting their hair down to the skin is the only way to restore them to normal. Regular, frequent grooming can prevent you from having to shave your dog’s locks, but once the damage is done it’s extremely hard to untangle matted hair. Here are a few tricks about how to groom your dog if they have matted hair, including how to tell if their knots are too dense to be combed out....

If you just purchased a fish and want to safely transport them home, or you are wanting to move them to a new aquarium or take them with you when you move, you need to make sure they are transported safely. Fish are more difficult to transport than other types of pets because you need to make sure that the fish’s water is within the ideal temperature range and has the appropriate water parameters....

Height: 10-14 inches Weight: 6 to 10 pounds Lifespan: 10-15 years Colors: Red, seal, cream, lynx, and tortie Suitable for: Active families, families that are home often Temperament: Affectionate, intelligent, friendly, playful, athletic, gets along with other pets The Javanese Colorpoint Longhair has a complicated history and its origin is a bit confusing. The Javanese cat is an ancestor of the Siamese cat, but it doesn’t end there. These cats are also descendants of the Balinese....

Mammoth Donkeys and Mules are hoofed animals and share some similarities. Genetically, they are cousins, but the two types of animals are very different. They have different physical characteristics, but perhaps the biggest difference is that while donkeys can reproduce, mules cannot. There are differences in weight, height, ears, and markings on the two types of animal, as well, with the donkey being a member of the horse family and the mule being the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse....

Maybe you looked into your parrot enclosure and found an egg and don’t know what to make of it. Maybe you thought that you had a male parrot and have now realized that you have a female. Either way, now that you have a parrot laying eggs, there are a few things that you need to address. First, do all eggs turn into baby parrots, and is this something that you can just ignore?...

The Tan rabbit is a fancy rabbit breed, which means that it is popular for showing and exhibitions as well as being a pet. This old breed has been around since 1880 when domestic rabbits were bred with wild rabbits and breeders then worked to refine the tan markings. Although it has been recognized in the US since the 1960s, the Tan has only really begun to gain popularity in recent years....