If you have never heard of hot spots or acute moist dermatitis, you are lucky. This is a horrible problem with certain dog breeds. It usually affects dogs with thick, long coats like a golden retriever, St. Bernard or German shepherd. It can be caused by a number of fixable situations. Long-haired cats are also…
Your Ultimate Reptile Companion Introduction Caring for bearded dragons, with their charming personalities and prickly appearance, is important to their well-being. These reptiles have become the number one choice for lizard enthusiasts. Native to Australia, beardies, as they are often called, make excellent companions for those willing to provide them with the right care and…
Before going over tick removal methods, it is prudent to say that dogs and cats should be on a tick preventative. Most of flea preventatives also have something that kills or repels ticks. Heartworm preventative for dogs also has some anti-tick ingredients. The best way to get rid of ticks is to never have them…
With so many types of cat litter on the market today, you may not know which one to choose for your cat or kitten. If you have been using a certain type of litter for years and years, you might not even know about some of the newest litter varieties. Here are some pluses and…
There has always been a lot of debate about declawing cats. Cats can be quite destructive, tearing up furniture and using it as a scratching pad. They climb up curtains, pull down bathroom towels and shred carpeting. But, when you purchase or adopt a cat, you should know you are setting yourself up for lots…
Feather plucking is a huge problem with pet birds. For the most part, this mutilation is usually a behavioral rather than a medical problem. Birds groom themselves — called preening — regularly. When there is a lot of stress in their lives, often just by being in a cage, they may over preen. They chew…
If you purchase a reptile or amphibian, buy a captive-bred animal. As the name states, captive-bred animals were not taken from the wild but were bred in captivity. What is the difference? First of all, captive-bred animals do not impact wild populations that may be declining or in serious trouble. Through captive breeding programs (not…
