General Information Contrary to popular belief, rabbits are lagomorphs, not rodents. There are many breeds and colors of rabbits, such as the English Angora, Chinchilla, Dutch, Flemish Giant, Himalayan, Netherlands Dwarf, Rex, Polish, Satin, and Mini Lop. If properly handled and socialized, they make a curious, sociable, pleasant, docile, quiet and gentle pet. Rabbits rarely [...]
Weight loss is our number one New Year's resolution every year and this year is no exception More than two-thirds (68.8 percent) of adults are considered to be overweight or obese. An estimated 58% of cats and 54% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. We and our pet(s) can avoid: Osteoarthritis, Insulin Resistance [...]
How many apps do you have on your phone? How many apps do you have that can save your pet's life or keep you organized about what your pet needs and has have? Below are some that we feel are must haves. The American Red Cross has some wonderful apps and our favorite one is their [...]
A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables when a voice in the dark said, 'Jesus knows you're here.' The burglar nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze. When he heard nothing more, after a bit, he shook his head and continued. Just [...]
Pool time can be a great way for dogs to get exercise and cool off when it is hot, but pools can pose a drowning hazard for dogs as well. The getting in part is easy, it’s the getting out part that can be difficult. Dogs, unfortunately, can fall into a pool because of poor [...]
Keeping Rabbits & Guinea Pigs as Pets by Dr Heather Johnston Rabbits (Lagomorphs) and Guinea Pigs (Cavies) are smaller pets with lots of personality. Although rabbits tend to be more solitary and G. Pigs more social within their own species both of these pets can make excellent family pets. Both species can be litter box [...]
There are at least nine species of toads, which can poison your dog or cat. The only one of real significance in this area (southern Florida) is the one, which will be discussed below. In the summer months local animal emergency clinics receive two or three calls per night with regard to toad poisoning. A [...]
Sharing your love by giving chocolate to your furkid on Valentine’s Day or Halloween and you could end up poisoning them. That is, if the loved ones include any pets. Even small amount of theobromine, an ingredient in chocolate, can cause vomiting and restlessness in pets. Larger doses can be fatal. The Journal of the [...]
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