Thinking about including your dog in your engagement or wedding? Pets in weddings are becoming a lot more common, as many couples want to include their four-legged family members in their special occasions. Whether your dog is an active part of the ceremony or just there to join in on the fun, you’ll create memories just by sharing your special day with them.
You saw it at a pet store or bird show and were captivated by the non-stop antics of the colorful, 9-inch, hopping bird — a birdie gymnast with charisma to spare, and the only parrot with a white belly. The caique (pronounced ky-EEK) has you captivated. Now you wonder: What would it be like to own such a bundle of energy?
So you want to adopt a dog, but you don’t want your whole home to be covered in fur. Maybe you even have allergic reactions that are triggered by dog hair. Here’s the good news: You can have your pup and a relatively fur-free home, too, as long as you adopt a low-shedding dog. While all dogs shed, some are more prone to let the fur fly than others. So, whether you’re trying to avoid sneezing fits or extra vacuuming (or both), this list of low-shedding dogs is for you.
Guinea pig — um — squirrel? No! That peculiar creature with cute little arms, perky ears and a squirrely tail is none other than a chinchilla. Chinchillas make amazing pets and have some eccentric behaviors to match their eccentric appearance. Here’s a look some common “chin” behaviors.
It sounds like several things may be going on in your cat. The sores under the chin sound like chin acne, which is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles on the chin. Some veterinary dermatologists have reported that a contact-type allergy to plastic can contribute to the problem, and have recommended avoiding plastic food bowls, using glass or porcelain instead. Mild cases are often treated using a topical ointment. More severe cases require antibiotics. The sores on the edges of her mouth and lips, however, may be something else. Some cats are affected by a condition called eosinophilic granuloma complex. This is an inflammatory condition of the skin that can manifest in many ways. Some cats get a characteristic sore on their upper lip, the so-called “rodent ulcer; others get thick, raised sores on their abdomen and inner thigh (called eosinophilic plaques). I’ve seen some cases that manifest as sores on the edges of the lips. The eosinophilic granuloma complex responds dramatically to steroids like cortisone or prednisone, and the fact that your cat responded to these drugs supports my contention that this is what your cat probably has. Some cats, once treated, do not experience a recurrence. Other cats, however, may have their lesions resolve, only to have them reappear days, weeks, months, or even years later. There’s no predicting. Fortunately, this is not a serious condition. If your cat does need repeated steroid treatments to get the lip inflammation under control, I would treat using pills rather than giving steroid injections. With pills, you can taper the dose down to the lowest dose that controls the disorder. At low doses, the drug has minimal side effects. Steroid injections have the potential for undesirable side effects and should be given judiciously. By: Arnold Plotnick, DVM,Q.
As a cat parent whose furry friend has only ever spent her time indoors, I’ve often wondered if Penny would enjoy it if I let her outside from time to time, or if that would just be a terrible idea. While some owners feel strongly one way or the other—that all cats should remain indoors or that cats deserve to spend some time outside—others may let their cats decide for themselves. If you’re on the fence about what to do with your own cat, consider the pros and cons of indoor vs outdoor cats from Pam Johnson-Bennett, cat behavior expert and author of Think Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat – Not a Sour Puss.
While this Minion Cat tutorial by 2 Cats & 1 Doll might be a little more labor intensive, what you’re left with is a cat with wearing a Minion hat, so it’s worth the effort, am I right? What a beautiful tribute to those tiny, yellow, babbling monsters.,Mama was a black and white cat that let us put anything on her. I’m assuming she was just super tolerant of children. Kitty was a gray mix who had a fit when we tried to put a collar on her. She hissed at it every time she saw it (even though we had given up and just set it down on the counter). If your cat falls in the spectrum of “I love wearing outfits my humans think are adorable on me,” then this list is for you. If your cat falls on the other side of the spectrum—the “You come near me with that costume and I will end you” side—then you may still like this list, but your cat most definitely will not.
Backyard bird watching, or birding, is an excellent way to unplug and get back in touch with nature. In fact, according to studies conducted by Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology, watching birds around your home and attracting them to your yard may relieve anxiety and depression. Even better, backyard birding is a practical, inexpensive hobby. It doesn’t even require you to have a yard. All you need is a regular supply of food, bird feeders, clean water and a safe environment free of predators and food competitors, namely squirrels.
Teaching your dog to put away his toys is a combination of good manners and impressive skill. The trick taps into a dog’s innate desire to fetch and retrieve, and shapes those two drives into the finished product. This charming bit of housekeeping is easiest to teach with a dog that is toy-driven, meaning, he loves playing games like fetch and tug with you, but can be mastered by less toy-crazy dogs as well.
For more than a decade, cockatiels continue to hold the title as America’s favorite pet bird. With their cheerful disposition and gentle nature, cockatiels make excellent companions for children, families, the elderly and chronically ill. Before acquiring a cockatiel, however, here are five care tips you should be aware of in order to be a saavy cockatiel owner.
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