Although rats are often thought of as disease-ridden, dirty, mean, and scary, this stigma couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, anyone who has had a pet rat is highly likely to tell you what wonderful little companions they are.
Last month – February – was National Pet Dental Health – but that likely comes as a surprise to you. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. That’s because dental care for our pets isn’t necessarily top-dog in terms of what’s on our minds. But it should be.
Pets get stressed out just like humans do. Whether your dog or cat suffers from separation anxiety, from fear of going to the vet, or from general stress as a result of a hectic home environment, calming your companion is an important part of maintaining her health.
While it might be tempting—and legal in certain states and certain parts of the world—to keep exotic wild animals as pets, is it really a good idea? While some species seem to do just fine under the care of human guardians, the vast majority suffer.
That adorable baby bird you purchased at the store may be very sweet as a youngster but may turn into the equivalent of a rebellious teenager after it grows in both size and confidence.
Although you might be tempted to make a spur-of-the-moment purchase on an adorable baby lizard or even a frog or snake while browsing your pet store, these exotic animals are more complex than you probably realize and, as a result, require quite a bit of commitment on your part in order to keep them healthy.
