Dogs View All
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How Do Flea & Tick Treatments Work on Cats and Dogs?
For many pet owners, fleas and ticks are a year-round concern – they celebrate all seasons and are always on the lookout for their next meal.
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What’s In a Mutt? Digging into Dog DNA Tests
As pup parents, we talk and post about our four-legged companions frequently. However, many pet owners, especially those who rescued their furry friends, are clueless as how to answer the most commonly asked question: “what kind of dog is that?”
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Managing Cold Weather-Related Cat and Dog Dandruff
When the winter chill creeps in, home heating systems kick on, creating an environment that dries out the moisture in our skin and causes dry, flaky and sensitive spells.
Cats View All
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3 Unusual Cat Behaviors Explained
When was the last time you could honestly say that you had a grip on your cat's body language?
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A Cat’s Daily Diet
Cats need proteins, fats, carbs, water, vitamins and minerals to stay in shape.
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Adopting a Cat
Give a cat another chance at life and a loving home.
Small Animals View All
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A Small Animal’s Daily Diet
Small animal diets are just as diverse as the individual species are.
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Fiber in Your Rabbit’s Diet
Fiber is an essential component of your rabbit’s diet.
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Little Pets in the Classroom
Caring for little pets teaches children about animal behavior and how to be a responsible pet owner.
Birds View All
Training & Play
Bird Behavior Basics
Most changes in bird behavior are associated with growth development, environment, or bonding with humans.
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A Bird’s Daily Diet
Because of their high metabolism, birds are sensitive to nutritional deficiencies.
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Foods Birds Should Avoid
There are some foods that should be enjoyed in moderation and others your bird should avoid altogether.
Reptiles View All
Reptiles
Acclimating Your Pet Reptile to its New Habitat
Bringing a reptile home can be stressful for both you and your pet. It’s important to know the proper way to introduce your reptile to its new reptile habitat.
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A Reptile’s Daily Diet
Inexpensive, readily available "people" foods are good for some but not all.
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Geckos as Pets
Geckos are a wonderfully interesting pet and come in all sizes and colors.
Fish View All
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Bringing Fish into the Classroom
When choosing a pet for the classroom, many teachers will choose fish.
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Changing the Water – Cleaning the Tank
Regular maintenance of your tank will keep your aquarium looking sharp and your fish healthy.
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Understanding Aquarium Filtration
Just as your fish are living beings, think of their water as another life form within the aquarium.