12 Sep 12

It may be disheartening to learn of your dog's blindness at first, but with time, added patience and slight adjustments, caring for your blind dog can be a fulfilling experience.

3 Sep 12

Feral cats, wild cats, stray cats -- we have many names for the mysterious felines we sometimes see peeking out from under our porch or darting into abandoned buildings. Yet most of them share a single destiny: short, difficult lives.

13 Aug 12

Rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs should be offered free access to large quantities of fresh timothy hay daily (young animals may have some Alfalfa Hay). Similarly, other small pets, such as hamsters and gerbils, should be given a small handful of hay two or three times a week.

13 Aug 12

Many guinea pig owners don't realize how important housing can be. Because a guinea pig will spend a good deal of their life in his cage, it is imperative that the cage is big enough and outfitted with the proper accessories and supplies.

13 Aug 12

Rabbits can make excellent house pets. They are generally clean and can be housetrained to use a litter box. They are interesting, docile, interact well with people, and can become quite affectionate. But before acquiring a pet rabbit, there are some things you should consider.

13 Aug 12

Every canine requires different diets at different stages of life. Being omnivorous means they need a nutritionally balanced diet comprising protein, vegetables and carbohydrates to optimise their wellbeing. For instance, neutered dogs have different calorie requirements than unsterilised canines.

24 Jul 12

Many pooches show signs of gum disease by the time they’re four years old because they aren’t provided with proper mouth care-and bad breath is often the first sign of a problem.

24 Jul 12

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be caused by a variety of health problems. Don’t worry, your cat’s breath isn’t supposed to smell minty fresh-but if there’s an extremely strong, fetid odor, there could be an underlying medical problem.