Should You Get Your Child a Pet Bird?
Is a pet bird or birds a good option for your child? And what kinds of things do you need...
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Homemade Dog Shampoo: 5 Natural Recipes
Homemade dog shampoo can be just as effective as store-bought shampoos. Here are 5 natural recipes to get you started!
Which Pets Are Suitable for Children?
Is there nothing in the world your child wants more than a pet? Why not think about getting them one of these small...
Want A Pet and A Clean Home? We Rate the Cleanest Pets
Many people shy away from having pets because of the mess that come along with them. So we decided to...
Cheap Dogs: Top 10 Budget-Friendly Pooches
Before you cross any breed off your list, check out these budget-friendly pooches that are low on the long-term costs.
How to Care for A Cat: Tips and Tricks for New Owners
Many pet owners consider cats to be the perfect living partners. Cats are low-maintenance, reasonably clean, independent creatures—not to mention...
25 Reasons Dogs Are the Best Pets on Earth
If you're a dog owner, you probably already know just how awesome dogs are. They fill your life with love,...
Pet Sitters and The Pets: How to Build a Bond
Your job search as a pet sitter was successful and now the furry family member is going to be in...
Are Dogs in The Office Really a Good Idea?
The pros and cons of having dogs in your office. The number of the dog-friendly offices has surged in recent...
How to Spot and Treat Arthritis in Pets
Signs, treatment and prevention of arthritis in pets.
6 Signs Your Dog Is Pregnant
Here are some clues that your canine could be expecting and life could be getting a whole lot cuter.
House-training Your Kitten
by freelance writer Riley Herder Few things are quite as comforting as holding a soft, new, fuzzy kitten to your...
Eco-friendly Fur Care for Dogs
If you are going to do most of the heavy lifting in your dog’s routine fur care, here are four...
How to Make Eco-friendly Dog Treats
If you have been a dog person for long, chances are you have observed man’s best friends chomping on something...
5 Easy DIY Dog Toys
How to create dog toys yourself.
How to Set up an Aquarium
by freelance writer Riley Herder Keeping a tank full of beautiful fish can be a great decorative focal point, as...
Training Your Dog to Live in the City
If you plan on raising a dog in a densely populated area, it is important that you invest some real...
Spider Bites On Dogs: What Owners Need to Know
Spiders are usually annoying creatures you only need to worry about crawling in your shower or scaring your kids. But...
My Dog Ate Chocolate but Seems OK: What Do I Do?
Your dog just discovered (and devoured) your secret chocolate stash. You’ve heard time and again chocolate is harmful — even...
The Benefits of Prozac for Dogs
Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety? If so, it can be really hard for you to leave the house,...
10 Signs of Kidney Failure in Dogs
If you notice your dog peeing more than usual, drinking copious amounts of water or you feel like he’s “just...
Dog Losing Hair? The Possible Causes and What to Do Next
Most dogs shed hair, especially during the hot summer months, but a dog losing hair in massive amounts or with...
Dog Stomach Gurgling: Potential Causes
Have you ever heard your dog’s stomach gurgle? This bodily sound is often not a cause for alarm, as your...
Home Remedies for Hotspots on Dogs
Hotspots on dogs are a common skin ailment you’ve probably seen but don’t know about. Hotspots typically appear as moist,...
How to Cure a Dog Yeast Infection — and How to Prevent Them
As a dog owner, you may not imagine that your four-legged friend could get a yeast infection. However, a dog...
How to Make a Dog Vomit in an Emergency
It’s probably safe to say that learning how to make a dog vomit isn’t on top of your list of...
Care.com Interview Series: Pet Care Expert Talks Bloat and Torsion in Dogs
Bloat and torsion are two very serious (and sometimes fatal) conditions that often affect large breeds of dogs — and...
Mucus in Dog Stool: The Common Causes
You’d do anything for your dog, even check his stool, especially if you thought something could be wrong. Notice any...
Neurological Disorders in Dogs: Signs and Care Tactics
Neurological disorders in dogs can be scary, as they come on suddenly, leaving you feeling helpless. It’s important for you...
Pneumonia in Dogs — What You Should Know
If you’ve noticed your dog doesn’t have much spunk in his step, is losing weight or has been coughing, he...
Staph Infection In Dogs: How To Help Your Dog Cope
You’ve heard about people suffering from staph infections, but did you know that staph infection in dogs could happen too?...
Tramadol for Dogs: Advantages, Disadvantages and Side Effects
When your dog is in pain, all you want to do is make that pain go away, but pain medication...
What to Do if You See Blood in Dog Urine
Blood in dog urine is often difficult to detect, especially if your pet eliminates outside in the grass or dirt....
Why Is My Dog Shivering? 7 Reasons and Remedies
It’s common to see a dog shivering playfully, but involuntary shaking may be a sign of something other than excitement....
14 Symptoms of Distemper in Cats
Feline panleukopenia, also known as distemper, is a highly contagious but often curable disease. Not sure how to tell if...
15 Best Dog Training Books
If you recently got a dog, you’re probably overwhelmed with information to read. But what are the best dog training...
51 Unique Dog Names for 2015
No, William Shakespeare wasn’t talking about dog names when he penned the lines: “What’s in a name? that which we...
10 Fastest Dog Breeds
Over the last few centuries, certain types of dogs have been bred for hunting and racing purposes. But many of...
10 Large Cat Breeds: The Next Best Thing to Owning a Tiger!
Have you always dreamed of having a pet tiger? While it’s not quite legal to house a massive jungle mammal...
10 Top Non-shedding Cats
Looking for pet care? Find cat sitters in your area now. If you have cat allergies, you may have given...