Baby goats, or kids, require extra care and keeping just like any baby, and their owner should provide it if they wish to have a healthy, productive herd. These young goats will need colostrum, milk, water, hay, gra...
Canine stroke, although rare as a dog health problem, occurs when the blood flow is disrupted to the brain due to either a blocked artery or a hemorrhage. There are two types of canine stroke: Ischemic strokes --&...
Whether you have just spent 28 days hatching eggs in an incubator, bought ducklings from a store or received them as a gift, knowing how to care for them properly is important. Despite what you might think, it's&nbs...
Meet Mimi, my Mexican Redheaded Amazon Parrot. She talks and sings and eats and showers. One of her biggest habits, unfortunately, is chewing. She'll chew on anything, like the back of the sofa, the edge of my drape...
Feline constipation is not uncommon, and while it is more often found in older cats, it can occur in cats of any age. Generally, a cat will have one or two bowel movements a day. A change in this pattern&n...
A beautiful freshwater aquarium can add color and life to your home or office. Setting up an aquarium is not difficult, but there are decisions to be made. Here are some steps you can take to start up&nb...
Ear mites are one of the most common causes of feline ear discomfort. But what exactly are ear mites? They are tiny parasites that live inside the ear canal of an infected animal; in the case of cats, the ...
Diarrhea is not uncommon in dogs. When a dog eats something he shouldn't have consumed, he may develop loose stools as a way of ridding the substance from his body. If you are concerned about your dog's health, ...
Beta fish, often known as betta fish, Japanese fighting fish, or Siamese fighting fish, are beautiful and can make for a wonderful addition to your home. Add a beautiful plant, a lovely decorated vase, and some decorativ...
Many people purchase pets as gifts with good intentions only to discover their new pet takes more time and care than anticipated or the recipient isn’t as thrilled as they’d hoped. Caged animals need daily handling t...
Many people are squeamish at the idea of feeding live food to their pets. However, with many pet reptiles, live food is necessary for their health. If you follow these steps, you can easily feed your reptiles the&nb...
Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide to bring home any animal. Are pets allo...
Wolves are wild (not domesticated) animals and therefore it is important to learn how to assess these creatures as pets. This means that they like to live outdoors, follow the rules of the pack and mark their territ...
There's no easy way to cope with the loss of a pet, nor should you try to bypass the natural grieving process. Always remember, you're not alone. Everyone who's ever been touched by a pet's loving devotion has ...
Betta fish are flashy colorful fish with lots of vim and vigor. Since they exist naturally in small mud puddles and can gulp air from the waters surface, they are well suited to small fish bowls. In some situat...
If you have a new kitten or see something odd in your cat's fecal matter, you may be wondering about worms. Worms are a parasitic organism that many cats get. The two most common kinds of worms are tapeworms&nb...
Iguanas can make phenomenal pets. While you won't be required to give them long walks outside and potty training will not be an issue that gets you out of bed at 3 a.m., there are other things you will nee...
Getting a new rabbit can be a great and exciting addition to your family. Rabbits are perfectly happy living indoors or outdoors. They are, however, a little more comfortable when they are outside. This is because they&n...
So you've spent considerable time and money, not to mention heart and soul, to create a pleasant aquatic environment for your aquarium fish.. Anyhow, what happens to the aquarium when it's time to move? Careful planning ...
As any cat owner will tell you, cat urine has a particularly intolerable - not to mention resilient - odor. On top of that, it can stain carpet and hardwood floors alike. There are many reasons why cats might&n...
