Animals Cats Health & Nutrition June 20, 2016 7:00 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 4:00 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 4:00 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 Pigs Interesting and useful October 23, 2016 7:00 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 Cats Health & Nutrition February 25, 2017 11:00 PM 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 Fish Interesting and useful October 9, 2016 4:00 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 Cats Health & Nutrition September 13, 2016 4:00 AM Why do kittens hiccup? A hiccupping kitten is one of the cutest things around, but it can also be quite distressing for a concerned pet parent. It's natural to want to keep your tiny new companion safe, so it doesn't surprise me to hear a cat lover ask questions like “Why does my kitten hiccup?”, “is it normal?”, and “How can I make the hiccupping stop?”
Animals Cats Interesting and useful November 28, 2016 10:00 PM Is it OK to let the kitten sleep in my bed? Letting your kitten sleep in your bed might sound like a great way to snuggle and bond, but you and your kitty might be better off if he sleeps in his own bed. Snuggling with a kitten is one of the most wonderful feelings in the world. Kittens are sweet and cuddly and soft. I’m pretty sure that simply holding a kitten can help lower your blood pressure and reduce your stress level.
Animals Fish Health & Nutrition June 15, 2016 4:00 AM Help, my fish swims nose down! A fish swimming vertically, nose-down, can mean one of two things. A few species of fish do this as part of their normal behavior. However, more often than not, a fish swimming at odd angles indicates issues with the swim bladder. Swim bladder problems have a host of causes. You need to identify the cause before you can fix it, assuming the behavior is not normal for your species.