Getting a Pet Rabbit – The Different Breeds of Rabbits

By David Neil Warren

Rabbits are among the favorite domesticated animals chosen by households as pets because they care cute, adorable and easy to care. If you are among the thousands of animal lovers who plan to have rabbits as pets, you should first know the different breeds of rabbit to assess which one suits your personality, lifestyle and finances.

Having pets at home require lots of responsibility because you have to feed them, to give them vitamins to ensure they are in the best of health and to bring them to the veterinarian to have their regular check up to make sure they are in tip top shape. Because they are friendly and adorable, they can be a wonderful and suitable companion if trained properly. Read more »

Pet Food Economics

by Jeffrey Weber

Many people are familiar with the old saying that “you get what you pay for.” This couldn’t be truer when it comes to choosing a pet food. Understandably, in tough economic situations many pet owners will choose a food because of a lower price. However, it is important to understand that these pet foods have a lower cost because they use lower quality ingredients.

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Could your Dog be Suffering from Canine Acne?

Author: Matthew Homfray

Everyone knows of acne as a human condition suffered by unfortunate teenagers during adolescence, but it is in fact quite common in certain breeds of dog too. The most susceptible breeds are young adult boxers, English bulldogs, Doberman pinschers, Great Danes and Rottweilers.

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Hamster Care

Hamsters are very low-maintenance pets, unlike ferrets, dogs, cats and rabbits. This makes them perfect for people with active and busy lifestyles. They can be left alone during the day and not miss you a bit. (More than likely, they will have been sleeping all day, anyway.)

They can even be left for a weekend, provided they have enough food and water. (Cleaning the cage before you go away for a few days is a good idea, too.) They do not get stressed or upset when left alone for the day or even a few days, so they don’t hold a grudge. Read more »

Fat Cats and Getting them Healthy

By Josie Anderson

Just like people, pets are getting bigger. They may now be domesticated, but our pets’ ancestors were used to scavenging and eating whatever they could get, whenever they could get it. This hunter instinct has been inherited by today’s pets, transforming into a dangerous type of gluttony.

As responsible pet owners it is important to give them a high standard of care, which includes helping your cat to maintain a healthy weight. It’s worth remembering that a fat cat is an unhealthy cat and an unhealthy cat is an expensive cat. Read more »