animals and pets

Keeping fish as pets takes more than just feeding them and changing the water every once in a while. Sadly, many people aren't aware of that and they just buy aquarium fish bec...

If you are seriously considering keeping fish as pets or are just starting out, I would like to stress again the importance of having some basic knowledge about aquariums and f...

Even if you haven't had a run-in involving your pet of late, pet insurance has probably crossed your mind. And if you have, the bill for any non-routine care may have cost you ...

Regular worming is essential to protect your dog against internal parasites. This involves giving it preparations in liquid or tablet form. Adult dogs should be wormed at least...

Fleas. Dog fleas are different to those which infest humans and cats. When a flea bites, it injects saliva to stop the blood clotting whilst it sucks it up. The saliva conta...

If choosing dog is such a straight forward process, and it is, how come so many puppies find their way into adoption centres every year? Well one reason is that people choose t...

The real apistogramma's come from southern America, they all have the same characteristics, like a complex breeding behavior, as their large relatives, only their size is diffe...

The online animal industry has recently taken off due to the opportunity and connection the internet provides for animal breeders. It is now easier than ever to find dogs for s...

Paleontologists tell us the camel family arose in the North American Great Plains about 45 million years ago. One group took the Bering land bridge into Asia to establish the p...

Scott had to turn his head away while the needle penetrated; with a sobering voice, he kept saying, ?I am sorry; I am so sorry.? As soon as he returned home from the vet, this ...

So you've brought home your new puppy, it's time to name your new animal friend but you?re running short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you aren't feelin...

An essential to your dog?s health is his/her regular annual checkup with the vet. Whether or not you choose to have your dog vaccinated at this time, the annual chekup is also...

They are everywhere ? Chihuahua puppies? Practically everytime you turn on the tv, or open up a magazine, you see a Chihuahua puppy in a Hollywood starlets bag. Whether it ...

Heart wrenching images of Hurricane Katrina?s four-legged victims are too much for most of us to bear. Fortunately the majority of people around the country have their loving c...

Thinking of getting a dog? You know your child wants a dog to play with but did you know that the love and companionship of a dog can have long lasting effects going far beyond...