Pets

These days, many people keep chickens as pets, so it is no surprise to see chicken coops popping up in suburban backyards. The question foremost on chicken owner’s minds is how they can keep their birds warm in winters. Thankfully, there are many ways to winterize a chicken coop and its run in order to ensure keeping one’s hens safe and healthy through the cold winter season. Here are … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways to Keep Backyard Chickens Warm in the Winter

Proper care and cleaning of your home fish tank or aquarium are often the most overlooked and yet the most important of all aspects of owning one. When you overlook cleaning your fish tank, not only will it lose its visual appeal, but it will also make your fish unhealthy and unhappy. Therefore, a daily, weekly, and monthly fish-tank cleaning routine is a must-have for all aquarium … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways to Clean a Fish Tank

For a cat, a good day is one spent calmly at home, with a fixed routine, in a predictable manner and without too much noise or excitement. Sometimes though, you have to move or take your cat to a vet and these things tend to stress our feline friends. Stressed cats are known to vomit, run away from home, cry, or even refuse to come out of their hiding places. But things need not be this … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress in Cats

If the statistics reported in the National Dog Registry are to be believed, there are about two million dogs lost each year in the United States and fewer than 60,000 are ever found. Thanks to the Internet though, pet owners are using whacky ways to finding them back. Nothing is more harrowing to a pet owner to find that his cat or dog is missing. The initial hours are crucial though as … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Ways to Find a Lost Pet

Most of us love cats but if you don’t keep them and are an avid gardener, then you certainly do not want them pooping in your freshly tilled soil. Unfortunately for most gardeners, cats find tilled-soil a ready litter box and finding cat poop is certainly one’s worst nightmare (especially if one does not wear gardening gloves!). So if you are looking to keep your own cat, your neighbor’s … [Read more...] about 15 Easy Ways to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden

Although cats and dogs are beloved members in many households, for people with allergies to pet dander, the number one question on mind is: ‘How to reduce pet dander?’ Some people don’t even have pets, but they may have moved into a new home that might have had cats or dogs. Pet dander can remain airborne in the house for several weeks and this could lead to uncomfortable allergies like … [Read more...] about 13 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Cat Dander from the House and Clothes

If you are traveling to another city or country with your pet dog, then you need to do a lot of preparation. First of all; you need to know different types of hotels available for pets. It is also a good idea for your pet to be socialized and have some basic obedience training. At the very least, he should come when you call him and not jump on people. You certainly do not want to travel … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Find Pet-Friendly Hotels for Your Dog

If you are a pet lover, then chances are that you have already heard of puppy mills. The statistics pertaining to puppy mills are terribly saddening. Millions of puppies are killed in adoption and rescue shelters because they are too full to care for these animals that are bred commercially for profit. And despite these facts, unethical breeders continue breeding their animals … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Stop Puppy Mills

Potty training is one of the most important lessons your pet will learn when it first comes in your life and into your home. A house trained or potty trained dog means a happy and rewarding time with your new pet. If you have been having a hard time potty training a stubborn puppy, then use the following easy ways to help you. 1. Prep your home for potty training People often buy … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways to Potty Train Your Puppy

There are many dog grooming secrets for beginners using which one can groom their dog easily. These simple dog grooming techniques help instill good manners in your dog and also make the experience a pleasant and positive one. Let us study some professional dog grooming tips to help you out. 1. Use positive reinforcement One of the best dog grooming techniques is positive reinforcement. … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Ways to Make DIY Dog Grooming Easier