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Bird Cage Necessities
Perches
Several perches provide the most entertainment, but don't clutter the cage. There should be at least two, but not too many to that it's difficult for the bird to move around or fully stretch out its wings.
New pet articles on dogs
Your dog's health
Preventive care Good preventive care begins with careful attention to the basics: Nutrition A healthy, nutritious diet builds a foundation for well-being and disease prevention throughout your Pet's life. As a dog ages, their nutritional needs change; for example, a puppy needs a diet high in calories and protein to maintain its active lifestyle and to grow healthy bones and muscles. An older …Read more »
Whet your dog’s appetite with wet food
Canned or bagged, wet or dry: These are basic choices you must face when choosing the best food for your pet. But when is it best to feed wet food? Here’s what you need to know Which is better: dry or wet? From a nutritional standpoint, you can’t go wrong selecting either wet or dry foods for your dog, as long as the …Read more »
Accessorizing your dog’s digs
Once you’ve chosen the right crate for your dog, make his digs even more welcoming with these crate accessories: Bedding & crate pads: These soft and stylish additions to your pet’s crate can make it an even more desirable place to hang out. Be sure to pick the bedding that fits your particular crate and be sure that it’s washable. …Read more »
New pet articles on cats
Bringing cats in from the cold
Pretty soon, the frost will be on the trees and that means it's time to start thinking about cold weather safety for your cat. These guidelines will help you protect your pet when the cold creeps up. It's best to keep your cat inside at all times, but especially when the mercury dips. If he does manage to get outside, rinse off …Read more »
Purrfectly healthy and happy: the importance of grooming and veterinary care for your cat
Beauty is more than fur deep Grooming goes far beyond a great hairdo, it's essential for your cat's health. Bathing, brushing her teeth and keeping her coat clean and mat-free help prevent health issues and detect problems, like gum disease or parasites, that might otherwise go unnoticed. Cats are naturally designed to conceal signs of sickness in the wild. In the …Read more »
Pet and parent bonding: training, toys, and treats for your cat
Learning the ropes Imagine you just became the newest member of an established family in a foreign country. You don’t speak the language or know how to act. This is how it is for your new cat. She really wants to know what to do, or not do, so she can get past the formalities and down to the important business …Read more »
