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Ear Infections in Rabbits
Rabbits are wonderful pets! They are smart, social, and friendly. Rabbits in the US are housed both indoors and outdoors. Depending on their living situation, there are various types of infections…
Rabbit Nutrition: How to feed your pet rabbit
You decided to get a rabbit as a pet - great choice! The diet you feed your pet rabbit will have long term effects on their overall health, gut microflora, teeth, and behavior. Keep reading to learn…
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats: Sago Palm
Sago Palms are common across the United States, both as indoor and outdoor ornamental plants. If you have pets, it's important to know that these plants are poisonous if eaten or chewed on. Continue…
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats: Azalea
Azaleas, also called Rosebay or Rhododendron, are common plants in outdoor landscaping. Despite their beauty, they can be toxic if eaten by dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, pigs, horses, and goats (to…
Are Poinsettia’s Really Toxic to Dogs and Cats?
Poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, are very common plants during the winter holiday season. New plants indoors and outdoors are tempting for our pets and many will ingest the leaves. Luckily, this…
Do Rabbits Make Good Pets?
Do rabbits make good pets? You bet they do! Rabbits are smart, quiet, most are small and can happily live in an apartment. They can live indoors or outdoors or a mix of both. Pet rabbits tend to…
Rabbit Housing Tips
Rabbits can live indoors or outdoors, or a combination of both. Continue reading to find out what types of cages are best and what you should have in your bunny’s cages to keep them happy and healthy.
Winter Safety Tips for Rabbits
Rabbits housed outdoors often do very well in cold weather, but they need some extra care and modifications to the hutch. Rabbits do not hibernate, so they will maintain their normal routines and…
Vitamin and Supplement Safety for Dogs and Cats
If you take a daily vitamin or supplement, you might be wondering if your pet needs to take one too. Is it safe to give your pet the same vitamin that you take? Read more about the benefits, safety,…
Help, my dog is digging! What can I do?
It’s definitely frustrating to see that your dog is digging holes in the yard. Keep reading to learn why this may be happening and what you can do to change your dog’s unwanted behavior.
Why Do Dogs Bark?
Everyone knows that dogs bark. In fact, most people don’t train their dogs not to bark because they think they’re “supposed to”. If your dog’s barking seems excessive or inappropriate, we’re here to…
Causes and Treatment for Coughing in Cats
Should you be worried if your cat is coughing? Continue reading to learn more about coughing in cats, including common causes, tests, and treatment options.
Help! Why is my cat destroying my house?!
Many cats live in perfect harmony with their surroundings. Unfortunately, others can claw sofas, climb drapes, and even spray urine on the furniture. It’s important to understand that your cat is…
Skin Diseases in Rabbits
Rabbits can get a variety of skin conditions, ranging from fungal, viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections such as fleas and lice. Even a certain sexually transmitted disease can cause skin…
Lyme Disease in Dogs
You may know that Lyme disease is a concerning illness for people. But did you know that it can also affect your dog? Keep reading to learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Lyme…
Understanding Cat Pregnancy and Birth
How can you tell if your cat is pregnant? What should you do to keep your cat and her kittens healthy and safe? We’ve got the answers! Keep reading for easy tips and guidelines for cat pregnancy and…
7 Important Things to Know about Rabbits
Thinking of adding a rabbit to your family? Or do you just want to learn a little more about rabbits in general? Here’s our list of 7 of the most important things you need to know about bunnies!
Is it normal for my puppy to bite?
Puppies and adult dogs bite for various reasons. A clear understanding as to why this happens and some good, simple training can make all the difference! Read on for more information and helpful…