Category: Pet Care

Having a dog or cat by your side can be very rewarding. It not only makes life fun, but can take away the stress of a bad day by just playing with your pet.

Animal Shelter– If you’re looking for a pet, try your local animal shelter first. They have numerous cats and dogs that are looking for a good home.

Bugs– Outside pets have a greater chance of attracting fleas and ticks than inside pets. Fleas and ticks can be bothersome to your dog or cat, but fortunately, there is a treatment.

Canine– Canines are mammals that belong to the dog family. They include dogs and wolves.

Diet– The diet always affects the health of …

With so many high profile cases of people, neglecting their animals I thought it might be a good time to discuss proper care of pets. What bothers me the most about these incidences is that people seem to genuinely think they have not done anything wrong. If you have any doubts as to what is proper care of an animal, look no further.

Here is a list of appropriate care for an animal.

Know your animal. Each type of pet is different and so is each breed. Purchase a good instructional book and get to know all of the health and behavioral quirks of your pet. Care for them accordingly.

All pets must be fed according to type and breed …

The best rabbits to keep are male rabbits that tend to be placid and laid back once neutered. Neutering and spaying is highly encouraged as both sexes tend to be less aggressive and more placid once their tendency to mate has been removed. Female rabbits are also suitable and although both may appear nervous they will rarely bite unless scared. They are much more suitable for older children and can live for between 6 to 8 years.

Rabbits are naturally very nervous animals and it may take a little while for them to get used to their new surroundings. Unlike rats that normally shouldn’t be handled for a day after they move in, rabbits should be left for about 5 …

This is Luke, our big male greyhound, Luke, is an epileptic. We have pretty good luck regulating his seizures with phenobarbital. He takes 1 1/2 grains twice daily, and at that dosage he only has a seizure about once every 6-7 weeks (which is considered “under control”). Last night was 7 weeks since his last seizure.

I was sitting at the dinette enjoying some blogs of fellow RV’ers when I started to sense that Luke was about to seize.

Luke has a bed on the floor right next to the dinette where he likes to snooze. The position of his bed makes it really easy for him to keep an eye on everyone in the rig, and if I’m at …

While any vet visit can cause anxiety for a pet, when major surgery such as spaying is in order, you can anticipate emotional havoc with both the pet and its owner. A spay typically calls for one to two nights stay, depending on several factors, including how well she does after surgery. When your pet is ready to come home, you want to do everything you can to ensure she’s comfortable during her recovery period.

If at all possible, visit your pet while she’s hospitalized. Even though she may be groggy, your presence can be recognized and can reduce the amount of stress and anxiety she may be feeling. While your pet is away from home you can begin preparing …

Several years ago, three major hurricanes grazed North Florida by either crossing the state or riding the coast up from South Florida. These hurricanes were Florence, Jeanne, and Ivan. Jacksonville, Florida and the surrounding area, felt hurricane strength winds on two of the storms and wind gusts up to 75 miles per hour on the third. Many homes were evacuated in the area during all three storms. People felt their pets were safe at home, but later found out they had made a poor choice. Some homes were flooded and heavily damaged. There were reports of a few pets being hurt. So the North Florida area started a campaign to make sure people learned how to protect their pets …