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Can Rabbits Eat Needles from Christmas Trees? And Other Holiday Pet Concerns
Rabbits are naturally curious animals who love to eat throughout the day. This can create some challenges with indoor bunnies during Christmas time. Let’s discuss what you can do to protect your…
Your Rabbit’s Guide to Safe and Dangerous Plants to Eat
Rabbits are so curious and love to taste new things. In the wild, they would learn what foods are safe and which ones are not from other older rabbits. However, our pets don’t have that advantage.…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats: Cyclamen
Cyclamen, also called Sowbread, are small, flowering plants often used in landscaping over the winter and spring seasons. They come with red, white, and pink flower varieties. Continue reading to…
What Plants Are Dangerous for Cats?
Cat lovers beware! There are thousands of plants that are toxic to cats. Here are a few common household and landscaping plants that are most likely to be in your home and yard.
What Plants Are Safe for Cats?
If you have a cat that likes to nibble on the leaves of your household plants, you may already know too well the dangers of toxic plants! Or maybe you’re not sure if it’s okay, and you don’t see any…
What causes fever in dogs?
If you’re worried your pet may not be feeling well, a natural question that comes to mind is “Does my dog have a fever?” If it’s elevated, what does that mean? What types of problems can cause…
Stool Softener for Dogs: Can I give my dog a laxative?
Our pets are family and we often think of them as a miniature version of ourselves. When it comes to over-the-counter medication such as laxatives (both oral and rectal), we may think it’s safe and…
What Causes Bloody Diarrhea in Dogs?
Unfortunately, diarrhea is a frequent reason why dogs are seen by their vet. We recognize it by our dog’s frequent trips outside, which often result in watery, mucousy, or sometimes bloody stool. If…
How do I take my dog’s temperature?
If you want to be a well-equipped pet owner for times of illness, one of the easiest and most essential skills to master is learning how to take your pet’s temperature. Just like in people, a high…
Valley Fever in Dogs
Valley Fever (previously known as San Joaquin Valley Fever) is the common name for Coccidioidomycosis, an infection caused by a fungus that exists in the Southwestern United States. Continue reading…
What plants are toxic to dogs?
Spring is just around the corner and with it comes beautiful blooming flowers, plants, fruit, and vegetable gardens. While these plants can add color and wonderful aromas to your home and yard,…
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats: Lantana
Lantana (Lantana camara), also called Shrub Verbena, Yellow Sage, and Red Sage, is a perennial flowering plant that is commonly used in landscaping. It grows wild in tropical regions of the US and…
7 Lesser-Known Foods That Are Toxic to Dogs
There are many foods that we eat every day that are toxic to dogs. But did you know that some lesser-known foods are also poisonous to dogs? Continue reading to learn about the dangerous foods you…
What foods are toxic to dogs?
Many of us like to share our meal with our favorite, furry, four-legged companion or feed them “human food” treats. Here’s a brief guide to help you know which foods to avoid feeding your dog and…
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