Winter holidays bring with them traditions which, for most families, include baking treats with sweet potato, pumpkin, and other festive ingredients. Did you know you can make some of these for your pets too? Homemade dog treats can include peanut butter, carrots, and bananas which you can make into dog biscuits or cookies. If your […]
As pets age, their needs change, and this can include their diet, their activity level, and their health. What are some things you can expect – and how can you continue to love your pet through these challenges? Joints become stiffer as animals become more advanced in years which can result in discomfort and pain. […]
For National Reptile Awareness Day (October 21), we thought we’d highlight a more exotic pet: bearded dragons. Just what makes these moderately-sized, native-to-Australia lizards an ideal choice? Their beard-like, spiked collar around their neck gives them the name “beardies” and, generally, are well-suited to beginner pet owners. Mostly the spines lie flat until they feel […]
Not to be confused with pet liability, pet insurance is something every pet owner should think about. What does it cover, and should you get it? Pet insurance covers dogs, cats, and sometimes exotic animals (anything outside dogs and cats). However, take time to read the policy carefully to ensure coverage for your bird, rabbit, […]
October brings many things: fall colors with leaves changing, early voting, Halloween, and National Walk Your Dog Week. With the dangers of pet obesity, many pet owners participate in this first week of October each year to improve their dog’s health. Walking dogs stretches back to 7000 BC in northeastern Siberia, where dogs received training […]
Do chickens make good pets? The short answer is yes, chickens have great personalities! Keep reading for our top tips on what to know before buying a pet chicken. Chicken Coop You’ll need a chicken coop and, unless one of them is injured, they do remain outside. Your coop should include four square feet of […]
Part of ensuring your pet’s ongoing health necessitates a yearly visit to your veterinarian, which also might include vaccinations and boosters. Here’s a breakdown of which vaccines you need, based on the type of pet. Pet vaccines divide into two categories: core and non-core. All pets should have those in the first category, while the […]
On August 8, we celebrate National CBD Day, and there are arguments for the benefits of humans using CBD oils on themselves. Though it might not cure an ailment, it might provide a palliative effect for your dog as well. However, CBD products intended for humans differ in dosage strength from those structured for animals. […]
Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and other natural disasters can occur with little notice. It is important to make sure you are prepared well in advance. If you wait until you are in the moment to gather needed supplies, you may miss something in your haste. We have prepared a simple list of things to consider when […]
Snake lovers know the world celebrates World Snake Day on July 16, but where did this holiday come from? How does one celebrate reptiles? A carving found in Turkey from about 12,000 years ago depicts the earliest known artistic representation of snakes. More recently, the first official snake farm was begun in Texas in 1967, […]