Many people are surprised to learn how expensive it is to properly maintain a bird. While the cost of owning a small bird is relatively inexpensive, the cost of owning a medium to large parrot usually exceeds that of owning either a cat or dog. Birds are more expensive to care for than most fish,…
Budgies are hardy little parrots that can live for ten years if given proper care. One of the most important factors in determining your Budgie’s health and longevity is the quality of nutrition your bird receives. Not so long ago, parrot owners were advised to feed their birds a diet consisting almost entirely of seeds….
Many people who own a cat think that milk is an important part of a cat’s diet. This is not true. In fact, milk does not meet any of the nutritional needs of a cat. So, should cats drink milk? Many veterinarians would say “no”. While old movies often show cats contentedly feeding on a…
Breeders tend to worry so much about their dogs that the subject of feeding a pregnant bitch has become very complicated. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are the things you need to know. First of all, many people tend to overfeed their dogs during pregnancy, especially at the beginning of the pregnancy, which…
There is often a belief that breeders are rolling in money and breed dogs solely for profit. This is rarely the case when you look at the costs involved in breeding a nice puppy. So, how much should a purebred dog cost? Keep reading. How is the cost of a puppy determined? Show and hobby…
You will probably be searching online furiously for an answer to the question of how long is a cat in heat after just one hour of your cat is in this peculiar condition. It’s not a pleasant situation for you or your cat to deal with, but it is a part of nature. Your first…
Cats are very low-maintenance animals. They clean themselves and they will hunt and kill their own food whenever necessary. Unlike dogs, who you have to walk and clean up after constantly, cats have been blessed with an instinct to go to a special place to bury their waste matter so that it won’t smell or…
Who can resist a tiny kitten? Most definitely not any of us marvel at how unique each kitten can be. Good dental care is always important for your kitten’s overall health. Neglecting your kitten’s oral hygiene can lead to plaque and periodontal disease. But when do kittens lose their baby teeth? Kittens are born without…
Gestation is just a fancy word for the period of pregnancy in cats. If you are a cat owner who has recently discovered that your cat is pregnant, you need to get a clear understanding of the gestation period for cats. This is a sensitive and stressful time for your cat – since she lives…
Many dog owners wonder if should dogs drink milk. It’s a natural question to ask. Cats often like milk, so why not dogs? Actually, dogs like milk a lot, but not all dogs can digest it. Many dogs are basically lactose-intolerant, just as some people are. They don’t have the enzyme needed to digest milk…
Since he was a pup, your dog has always challenged your position as the ‘boss’ of the household. Pushing through doors ahead of you, barking at you when you tell him ‘no’, jumping up on you, or worse, pawing at you when he feels you are ignoring him, and only moving from your chair reluctantly…
It is not really surprising that cats want to enjoy the food you have on your plate, as it will invariably be tastier and more exciting than their cat food. We can’t blame them for wanting to enjoy a tasty morsel or two, however, this does not make it any less annoying when they beg…