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Introducing Your First
Pets aren’t the only ones who need a little (or a lot) of help adjusting to life with a newborn. No matter how
Printable Games & Puzzles
Mac’s Pet Word Search Pets in Space Scramble Cosmic Pets Crossword Puzzle
Dog Bite Prevent
DID YOU KNOW? About 1 million people a year require medical attention as a result of dog bites. **2 Dog Bite Prevention week is held during the third week in May each year. Neutering dogs has been proven to prevent dog bites. Neutered dogs are not as aggressive as other dogs. An estimated
Are You Leaving Your Pet Alone?
Many of us can’t stay home with our pets all day long, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a happy dog or cat. As with children, quality can help make up for lack of quantity, according to animal behaviorist and CALLING ALL PETS host Patricia “Trisha” McConnell. “What’s really important is what happens
A Moving Experience
Did You Know? Fish are the only pets that require no certificates or permits of any sort when they are relocated from one state to another. The more exotic the pet, the more complex the regulations are surrounding its entry into a new state of residence. Moving, whether across the street or
Family Friends Aren’t Always Furry – Think of Feathery Friends!
Transitioning a Bird into Your Home When including a bird of any size and species in your household, take time before the transition to prepare. Use these tips to welcome your new bird and create a happy experience for your family. Choose housing with bars or slats that are only half the width
Ferrets Can Be Furry Family Too
Fragile Ferrets Entertain Families and Friends Your new family pet will provide you with entertainment and laughs as he or she climbs and crawls through tubes, hoses, boxes, clothing and pipes. Keeping your ferret safe and secure in your home is easy with a bit of advanced planning. Create or
Does Your Bird Need a Blankie?
The answer to that is …it depends on the situation. Some birds prefer to remain uncovered during bedtime; where as other birds cannot sleep without their “security blankets”. On average, birds need about 12 hours of good, quality sleep each night to remain in peak condition. Much like
Bringing Dog Vision in Focus
Veterinary ophthalmologists are often asked, “How well do animals see?” Visual function involves a combination of many factors, including: the field of view, depth perception, acuity, perception of motion, and color differentiation. All of these functions must then be integrated by the brain to produce