Do more for your pet, and consider a diet that nurtures every life stage with proper nutrition. Pro Plan’s trademark, doing more for your pet signifies Purina’s efforts to provide superior nutrition for pets at every life stage. Many pet foods boast that they have the highest quality and at least somewhat palatable blend of [...]
Leaving a Dog Home Alone
Leaving a Dog Home Alone Gone are the days when all dogs stayed outside in blistering heat, rain or snow. Our dogs have now claimed a part of our own bed, the best spot on the couch, a nice plush dog bed by the fireplace, and possibly even the remote if they begged enough. For [...]
Preventing Internal Parasites in Cats
A great video on intestinal worms in cats – All cat owners should watch this! Internal Parasites (Worms) in Cats
Getting to Know a Veterinarian
What a Vet is for, What to Expect, What to Do Reasons to Go, Costs to Consider, Communicating with a Vet A healthy pet requires teamwork; everyone in the family must pitch in and take some responsibility in the pet’s health, and this definitely includes your veterinarian. Sometimes finding a new vet, like a new [...]
Socialising your New Puppy or Kitten
Puppies and kittens go through a number of transitions between infancy to maturity. Kittens at a young age will especially have high energy and active curiosity, so every moment is unexpected and momentous. Spending plenty of time with your puppy or kitten will help you develop a strong foundation for a loving and well-respected relationship. [...]
My Eco-Friendly Pet
We can all help our pets “Go Green” Through the news, through commercials, we’ve all heard of the world’s unified effort to save the planet: go green, be eco-friendly, conserve, recycle, only buy recycled…even now, I am drawn to the products that have become unmistakably marketed as “green friendly” with pictures of flowers, leaves, and happy [...]
Canine Dental Care
“Let me see those pearly whites!” Caring for Your Dogs Teeth Dental care for dogs….are you supposed to brush your dog’s teeth? You brush your at least teeth twice a day, right? Why? To keep your breath fresh, teeth clean, and keep the moss from growing on your tongue and fur off your teeth? We [...]
Pet’s Will Eat Anything! Top 20 Things Your Pet Should NOT Eat
What will they eat next? Let’s face it; pet’s eat really weird things. The vet term pica describes the condition where dogs and cats (and even our children) ingest non-nutritive, non-edible objects. Non-edible? We mean fabric, stones, dirt, plastic toys, hats, jewellery, whole socks, electrical cords, and theirs or their dog and cat friends’ faeces. [...]
Car ride!!!!!!
Travelling with dogs and cats in the car- pets that love it, pets that would rather not. Most dogs seem to thoroughly enjoy jumping into the car for an exciting car ride. Car rides bring the expected joy of the park, or the joy in the unexpected; the world outside of the house. This isn’t [...]
Vaccinating Your Pet:
The importance, the truth, the life at hand. A young man on a visit to a flea market on Saturday lead him to a kennel with the most adorable two dalmatian puppies he had ever seen. His heart swelled, and a few minutes later he was on his way home with a sweet nine week [...]
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- A Hip Hopping Class Pet: August 24, 2010Read about how one teacher made a free-running rabbit a phenomenal classroom pet A fifth grade teacher opens her classroom door moments before her students follow in behind her. There in her path is Mr. Whiskers, a large, bright-eyed black rabbit ready to greet the children. Mr. Whisker’s home is in the classroom. The children […]Anastasia
- Which Dog Breed is Right For Me? August 15, 2010Considering a new dog? Find out which breed may be best for you! Every soon-to-be dog owner contemplates this critical question; which dog breed is truly the best for you? You may currently favour a particular dog breed already or have heard great things about another dog breed. Each breed does feature personalities and qualities […]Anastasia
- Ear Mites and Ear Canker in Your Pets August 8, 2010Ear Problems in our Pets Our pets’ ears come in many shapes and sizes, and nature has done a pretty great job of featuring ear designs that keep foreign objects out. However, when common pests like ear mites or fungal infections such as ear canker get deep within our pets’ ears, we need to step […]admin
- Getting Your Cat a Companion August 6, 2010The RSPCA recommends providing your single cat another cat for company Cats make absolutely wonderful pets. They’re fairly low maintenance, can entertain themselves with even the smallest most dainty of toys, and need little training to learn the ropes of your household. Cats are great for those who need to work away from home full-time, […]Anastasia
- The Human-Animal Connection July 29, 2010We have all probably heard a story about the seemingly unexplainable bond between humans and animals. The human-animal bond has been an extensively studied topic among veterinarians, animal welfare groups, universities, human health medical practitioners, and biologists. Perdue University, for example, created a centre in 1982 with the sole mission to stud […]Anastasia
- Reptiles as Pets July 22, 2010Kids love their cool looks, but what is there to consider when keeping reptiles as pets in Australia? What is it about geckos and salamanders that our kids just LOVE? Their colours and patterns, bright bulging eyes, giant heads, seemingly slippery or scaly bodies, exotic appeal, and ability to impress any friend are great starting […]Anastasia
- FUN ACTIVITES FOR KIDS TO TEACH PET SAFETY July 16, 2010When a child sprints up to a strange dog in the park, and immediately grab their ears or reaches out to hug a strange dog’s face, I can’t help but cringe at the thought of what a dog in their perfectly right mind could do out of fear and defense. Children are quick, and animals […]Anastasia
- Lorikeets as Pets July 9, 2010Birds of Many Colors Lories and lorikeets are beautiful parrots that thrive in Australia. They are small to medium in size, and characterized by their rainbow of bold colors. Like most parrots, they are intelligent, playful, and energetic creatures that will live to be very old. 65 years, in fact, is the average life span […]Anastasia
- Assembling your Own Pet First Aid Kit June 30, 2010A Pet First Aid Kit? Most of us should have a first aid kit in our house in case of a scraped knee, bee sting, minor burn, or any other small injury. The whole purpose of a first aid kit is to prepare for any incidents before they occur, and if you have pets in […]Anastasia
- Caring for an Aging Guinea Pig June 13, 2010Is your guinea pig showing signs of old age? A guinea pig is undoubtedly one of the most beloved and cherished pets that families could adopt into their home. Their cute gurgles, chirps, and purrs entertain us for years; about five to seven years on average. As with any companion animal, we must learn to […]Anastasia
