Today we will discuss some ferret care tips. Use these ferret facts to keep your ferrets healthy and happy. 1. Pick out the right cage Ferrets love living in den like environments. You can pick out a wire cage with adequate ventilation, making sure that the dimensions are at least 18x18x30 (length x depth x width). Line the bottom of the cage with a soft … [Read more...]

Depression is a common emotion in dogs though many pet parents fail to identify it. Thankfully as with humans, canine depression is also easy to avoid and overcome. Most dogs recover from it with some TLC. Let us take a look at some easy ways to tell if your dog is depressed and what you can do about it: 1. Changes in appetite If your dog has normally a … [Read more...]

Unless you own a couple of sled dogs, you need to take extra care of your pets in winters. Winter harsh temperatures can lead to problems that range from mere nuisances to life or death situations. Whether you are wondering ‘how cold is too cold to leave your pet outside?’ or ‘whether animals get frostbite or not?’ this guide is for you. Here are some winter … [Read more...]

Puppies bite and it is important that you do not stop them completely from doing so. This is because; puppy bites teach them ‘soft mouth’ in adulthood. When you teach your puppy bite inhibition form early age on, it understands that its bites are painful and helps them develop play-biting gently as an adult. Bite inhibition also teaches the dog that his jaws … [Read more...]

If your dog’s coat is dry and brittle, chances are that there is something wrong with his nutrition. Apart from nutrition though, many other factors can lead to dry, dull and itchy coats. An unhealthy coat often means excess shedding or hair loss. While some amount of shedding is normal in medium and long haired dog breeds; excess shedding is an indication … [Read more...]

Canine urinary tract infections (UTI), also called bladder infections, can be very distressing for your pet and for you to watch. Typical signs of a UTI in dogs include straining to produce urine, cloudy, smelly urine, as well as presence of blood in urine etc. Nearly 14% of canine population is known to suffer from Urinary infections in their lifetime and … [Read more...]

Some dogs bark when visitors ring the doorbell; others bark at the drop of a hat or even when a leaf falls from a tree a few blocks away from your home. It is inhuman to stop dogs barking and pet owners should not do so. However, incessant barking can drive you insane and can especially annoy your neighbors. There are several proven ways to stop dogs from … [Read more...]

Ringworm in humans is common but many cat owners dread one feline disease more than others and that is ringworm in kittens and adult cats. Getting rid of ringworm in cats can be expensive and time consuming. As a result, most pet owners look for other easy ways to treat ringworm in their cat without going to the vet. Indoor cats can get ringworm from their … [Read more...]

Whether you are a dog lover or your special pet was a cat, a guinea pig, a horse, snake, goat, hamster, bird or any other companion animal; we hope this article helps you remember, mourn, heal and memorialize its life. Here are some ways to remember a lost pet: 1. Have a memorial service Having a memorial service is one of the best ways to remember a lost … [Read more...]

We all want to spend time with our pets but that isn’t always possible. A bored dog is an unhappy one and boredom also invites unwanted behavior like chewing furniture, tearing fabrics etc. Bored and unhappy pets are also more stressed than pets that are entertained or have company all day. To keep up your dog’s spirit and help keep him busy while you are at … [Read more...]