Tag: Pets

Our pets know quite well how to earn their treats. One look at that saucer-eyed face and you’re ready to give them whatever it...

Vinegar has many household uses ranging from laundry, cleaning, gardening to beauty, health, and pet care. The eco-friendly ingredient is an amazing cleaning agent. It is a safe alternative to bleach-like chemicals that can let out harmful fumes. A rinse with vinegar removes insecticide residue from leafy vegetables. It can be used with baking soda to produce CO2, creating a nourishing environment for growing plants.

Read your furry friend closely. Are they chewing their paws, barking, snarling, whining, destroying things, lying listlessly, or peeing in the house despite being toilet trained? If not caused by a disease, these behavior issues can be due to their lack of socialization and physical activity, fear, anxiety, or difficulty adjusting to a change in their environment. All of these need therapy.

It’s beyond a doubt, one of the most memorable days of your life. The day you bring little Kitty to her forever home and...

We know that our pet’s noses will get into everything. Kitchen counters, open purses, backpacks, bedside tables. And these are places where we sometimes...

Before you adopt a pet from a shelter, find out the pet's history and how he/she has fared in behavior tests. You should be more caring, patient, and understanding with a pet that has a history of abuse. Also find out about your prospective pet's food habits and whether they are up to date on the vaccines and medication. And get the paperwork sorted.

The day you decide to bring home a pet is undoubtedly one of the most memorable days of your life. And if it’s a...

Many pets in a pet store are bred in unethical conditions and are diseased. Take them to a trusted vet, not one recommended by the store. Stores may advertise pets and pet products to push their sales, but judge for yourself – the smaller breeds are cuter but may be more aggressive. Don't splurge on premium foods and bath products; rather, buy larger crates than the stores keep pets in. Get clear instructions on pet care and before buying toys, learn what might harm them.

While spring is a much-awaited period of the year, there are some springtime dangers you need to beware of, especially if you have pets. To keep your pet safe this spring, keep your house secure and make sure that your pet does not venture out alone. Do not allow your pet to bathe in the sun for too long, as it could cause a heat stroke. Always keep your cleaning products and rodenticides away from your pet.

Ticks on your pet’s skin are more than just an irritant to be removed. Apart from causing an itch that leaves your pet scratching...

Anyone who has ever owned and loved a pet knows all too well the extremely painful loss that they know is inevitable. Let’s take...

Oleander toxicosis is caused when pets, unknowingly, eat some part of the oleander shrub. Each and every part of this plant is poisonous to animals as they can cause muscle contractions in the heart. The bark, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits, and even water containing some bit of the plant is poisonous to your pets as they contain substances called glycosides, which are harmful to heart health.

With so many of us making mistakes while feeding ourselves, it is only natural that we fall short of the proper feeding guidelines when it comes to our pet cats. Even though most of the common feeding mistakes are completely honest ones, they have the potential to cause severe damage to our cats' health. It is important to bear in mind that cats need a well-balanced healthy diet just like us humans, so don't try to feed them only raw fish or plain meat or plain dry cat food. A healthy mix is recommended, and if necessary, you can even visit the vet to help plan out a healthy eating plan for your cat.

Rats are known to be very intelligent and empathetic creatures. They are extremely social and love hanging out humans. They can recognize your voice and respond in attention when you call out their name.They are low-maintenance and are incredibly easy to handle. They are very clean furry creatures as they spend a lot of time grooming themselves.

Many of us are unaware of the symptoms of allergies exhibited by our pets. They show different reactions depending on the type of allergy....