Animals Cats Health & Nutrition June 20, 2016 11:00 AM Dark Spots on the Eye in Cats Corneal sequestrum occurs when the cat has dead corneal tissue (or dark spots in the cornea). It usually is caused by chronic corneal ulceration, trauma, or corneal exposure. Corneal sequestrum can affect all breeds, but is more prone in Persian and Himalayan breeds. In cats, it usually begins during their middle-aged years. Symptoms and Types The dark spots in your cat's cornea may remain unchanged for long periods of time, and then suddenly get worse. Listed below are some other symptoms you... more
Animals Rodent Interesting and useful July 21, 2016 8:00 AM Rats vs hamsters Rats and Hamsters have been popular pets for children for a long time, with many who own Rats swearing that they make better pets for kids. In this article we will look at the pros and the cons for both to help you decide are rats really better for kids than hamsters? And if so, whether your next family pet should be a rat instead of the more widely adopted hamster.
Animals Rodent Interesting and useful October 22, 2016 8:00 AM Pet Armadillo When you think of an armadillo you probably don't think about a pet but they have a following all their own. A few different kinds of armadillos are kept as pets around the country and each has their own unique characteristics.
Animals Cats Health & Nutrition February 26, 2017 4:00 AM If your kitty broke its tooth There are three layers to the tooth. The outside layer is a thin layer called the enamel. The second layer is under the enamel consists of a hard substance called dentin. The inside of the tooth is called the dental pulp, which is made up of arteries, veins, nerves and connective tissue.
Animals Pigs Interesting and useful October 23, 2016 11:00 AM The truth about the sizes of pot bellied pigs Pot bellied pigs all look tiny and cute when they are wee little piglets but they don't all stay that small. Several sizes of pot bellied pigs have been bred and are now classified by different names, weights, and how tall they are.
Animals Fish Interesting and useful October 9, 2016 8:00 AM What pets can I keep in a 5-gallon tank? So you’ve just pulled out a dusty old aquarium from the basement and are now wondering if there are any interesting animals you can keep in it to avoid throwing it away or pursuing an arduous search for someone who’d be willing to come pick it up from your house (shipping them would be far more expensive than the unit itself).
Animals Reptiles Interesting and useful August 31, 2016 8:00 AM 6 stages of lizard taming Ok, here's the deal. 99% of the population has no clue how to tame a reptile. I can almost guarantee you, whatever you think you know, is dead wrong. Maybe that sounds harsh, but sometimes the truth hurts. If you are willing to accept that what you've done in the past is wrong, and would like to learn the truth about how to tame a lizard, then read on.