How to Create the Perfect Home for your Rabbit

by Gaz

Rabbits are extraordinary within our society as they are one of the few animals that are viewed as food by some people and as pets as others. The number of homes that have indoor rabbits has been increasing at such a pace that there now exists a House Rabbit Society organization to distribute useful information about how rabbits may be kept safely and in a fit manner within a home situation.

One attribute about rabbits that interferes with them enjoying free run within a home is their tendency for chewing. Although rabbits can be successfully trained to use a litter box, it is more challenging for them to be convinced not to chew such things as furniture legs and electrical wires. This is why many owners of house rabbits seek an indoor hutch or rabbit cage in which their long-eared pets may be kept when they cannot be supervised. Read more »

Fish Make The Greatest Pets

By: Jennifer Shircel

Aren’t the children always begging for a pet or another pet?

You don’t want a cat – there’s that whole litter box thing. You don’t want to train a puppy, plus what about when you want to go away for the night? Birds make such a mess and can be quite noisy. And then there’s those “rodent” things.

When we found out we were expecting our first child we decided to decorate the nursery in tropical fish decor. Then we thought a fish tank in the room would be perfect for the “white noise” and for a nice little night light. So we bought a 10 gallon tank set that cost about $40 for everything but the fish. We had no clue about caring for fish, so we only got a few fancy guppies that were about $3 each. How cheap!! Read more »

Bird Toys Pep Up The Bird

by Sunil Punjabi

One similarity between caged birds and tiny tots is that both groups are pets of those who care for them. Another similarity is that both need toys as much as they need food and drink. Bird toys may not be of as wide a variety as baby toys, but bird toys are beautiful, and supplant to a large extent some of the natural toys that birds miss in their caged existence.

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Pet Arthritis and Joint Pain Causes

by Chrisanne

Does your dog or cat have arthritis? We think of arthritis and joint pain as being human conditions, but they are common for canines as well. Did you know that 60 million American dogs suffer from arthritis? If you notice something is off with your dog, but aren’t exactly sure what might be the cause, here are some common signs of animal joint pain:

* Reluctance to walk, climb stairs, jump or play
* Limping
* Lagging behind on walks
* Difficulty rising from a resting position
* Yelping in pain when touched & resisting being touched
* A personality change because of the pain Read more »

Disaster Preparedness for the Furred and Feathered

by CL Hendricks

Disaster preparedness for pets is a must for any pet owner who is concerned about the survival of their family during and after a disaster. They need to remember the one member of the family that is the most helpless: the family pet.

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