Pet care resources and pet care tips to pet owners.

By M.R. KROPKO

November 17, 2005

CLEVELAND -- As Hurricane Katrina approached New Orleans, Ann Gadel and her family crammed into a small car and fled north. But there was no ...

By By Dana Farbman

Holiday sweets with chocolate are not for pets. Depending on the dose ingested, chocolate (bakersĄŻ, semi-sweet, milk and dark) can be potentially poisonous to many ...

By Sueann Brown

November 15, 2005

Today many dogs are looked at as just another member of the family, like a regular child. They sleep in the same beds , eat the same foo ...

By Mary Tregget

Foods Not To Feed Your Dog

When discussing dog care, Every dog owner alike at one point or another has fed their beloved dog something from the dinner table. ...

You must keep your dog's rabies vaccination and dog license current.

Dogs must wear current rabies, license and owner i.d. tags.

Keep your dog leashed when off your property. < ...

Your dog gives you a lifetime of unconditional love, loyalty, and friendship. In return, she counts on you to provide her with food, water, safe shelter, regular veterinary care, exercise, compa ...

Persians are typically described as a glamourous cat with long, silky fur, a baby face, and eyes like precious jewels. The long fur requires much grooming to keep it in tip top shape. Whether yo ...

Neuter or spay your cat

Besides the obvious benefit of population control, "fixing" your pet is proven to dramatically improve behavior, especially in males. In 9 out of 10 animals, al ...

Ilana Reisner

At some point in every human-cat relationship, the day will come when the cat misbehaves. It's a fact of pet life; sooner or later, your cat will do something that, to hi ...

In answer to the reader question:

"The last few cans of fish food I bought said Do Not Overfeed. Why is that a problem, and how much should I feed my fish?"

Overfeeding is the ...

How to Maintain A Healthy Fish

Fish Flakes are clean, convenient and as nourishing as fresh live food. Fish Flakes help maintain a healthy growth and long life through:

An ess ...

Caring for Your Fish While Away

Imagine returning home from a fabulous two-week vacation only to find all of your prized fish dead and the aquarium you have been maintaining so rigorou ...

Read all you can about the particular type of pet you have chosen. Books about birds are obtainable from pet shops, newsagents or your local library. Talk to friends who have the same type of bi ...

Those of us who have raised puppies and kittens know how dangerous a house can be. Mischievous, exploring young pets seem to find every available risky item in the first 24 hours of arrival. Hav ...

The Avian Veterinarian

It is important to find a qualified avian veterinarian - one who is trained specifically to understand the health needs of birds. See the resources section for n ...

Instead of paying a lot of money at the pet store you can adopt a no-longer wanted animal. Zoos are the prime target for unwanted lizards, snakes and iguanas, but they can't usually take them.

Take your snake for a swim. Take your lizard for a walk. Let that tortoise stretch its legs. It does a cold-blooded body good.

Perhaps your pet green iguana won't catch a Frisbee and you ...

Repti-Cal

Phosphorus free Calcium and Vitamin D3 supplement for Reptiles and Amphibians. Contains natural Oyster Shell with added Vitamin D3.

Repti-Mist

Moisture spray ...

Some of the basics of caring for horses

By their nature, horses are grazing animals designed for open spaces and the companionship of other horses. Even though they learn to adapt to s ...

Looking after a horse is a complicated and, at times, trying experience. Part of a well horse health program includes routine vaccination and deworming. In addition to caring for the inside, how ...

Diet

Horses just like any other animal or human benefit from more natural care. The best place to start is the diet, as this is the main foundation of any natural health care system. F ...

Synopses:

A comprehensive look at the world of animals, their features, behavior, and life cycles, arranged by the categories "Mammals," "Birds," "Reptiles," "Amphibians," "Fish," and "I ...

From Our Editors

Explore the amazing world of animals with this exciting visual encyclopedia. More than 2,000 animal species -- from aardvarks to zebras -- are featured, complete with to ...

Toads

American Toad: bufo americanus

Toads at the bog. Mating season for the American Toad is the best time to see toads at the bog. American toads actually join and become a pa ...