As a responsible pet owner, you are certainly aware of the fact that walking a dog regularly is a must and you are probably happy to take your dog outside. But even if you usually do it personally, there comes a time in everyone’s life when a professional dog walker is a necessity. Maybe you out of town on vacation or business, or you are ill or busy for a midday walk. Sometimes your friends and family can do this instead of you, but if you are away for more than couple of days, it is better to hire a professional. First of all, does your friend wants to be responsible if something happens to your furry baby? Are you sure your dog would be treated appropriately? Before choosing the right dog walkers, you should ask them a few questions. Keep in mind there are no silly questions and that a good professional is an informed professional and dog walking is not an exception. Here are some of the questions to start your interview. (more…)
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Whether it is spent with other pups in the pack or with some adults, play time is instinctive for many young animals; it is also one of the most important things that could develop a cub’s survival and social skills or behavior. And as such this could be a huge advantage and a handy trick to grant your pooch a valuable learning experience by using nothing more than fun games. Almost like “Sesame Street”.
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The decision to neuter your male cat is very important, both for pet and the owner. Not to mention that spaying and neutering cats is the only way to prevent unwanted kittens, future homeless animals. Neutering is good for your male cat and it will also cut down or completely eliminate territorial spraying, feline aggression and similar behaviors. Usually, neutering is the first time you as an owner has to take care about your cat following a surgical procedure. Therefore, it is of high importance to follow your vet’s instructions on post-operative cat care. Commonly, cats after neutering do not need pain medication more than the dosage they have been given immediately after the procedure. Still, there is potential for infection and bleeding and your cat will probably act differently after the surgery and that is what makes owners quite uncomfortable and anxious. (more…)
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When people look at cute and funny pet pictures and see a kitten, they usually say “awwww”. Those cute large eyes, over-sized ears and the fact that they look so soft and furry make them irresistible. When considering pet adoption, many people choose kittens rather than adult cats. It is not hard to understand, but there are some things you should know about kittens before deciding to adopt them. Honestly, I just want you to reconsider your choice and maybe to give a chance to some grown up cats to become your beloved pets and to show how incredible companions they can be, even though they are not so playful and cute as kittens. (more…)
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If you consider adopting a cat, you must know that that is a really wise decision. Cats are beautiful and charming pets that will offer you entertainment, fun and moment of real joy and tenderness. But, only if you treat them in a proper way, with lots of love and patience. Here are some tips to keep in mind if you want your new family member to be kept happy and healthy. (more…)
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All dogs can fall into one of these two categories: mixed-breeds or purebreds. What is the difference? As the names of the categories suggest, purebreds have the ancestors of the same breed (based on specific breed standard), while mixed breeds dogs are the combination of two or more breeds. In the first case, you are likely to know the general behavioral and physical characteristic of a puppy, while in the other case it is more difficult to know what to expect. In case you know the ancestors of your mixed-bred puppy, you have a better chance of guessing right how it would look like and behave as an adult dog. However, at most situations, you do not know the ancestors of a mixed-bred puppy, especially if you adopt it from the animal shelter. (more…)
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People usually think about white mice when thinking about mice as pets, however there are more than forty varieties. These days mice are not so popular pets compared to guinea pigs or rabbits, so you might find some difficulties in finding them in pet shops. It’s a pity, because mice are lovely pets, very cheap to feed, not so complicated to keep and maintain. In addition, you can keep them indoors and they require very little space. In general, mice are healthy animals and they live up to two years. If you look after them properly, they will remain active and fit throughout their lives. (more…)
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