Owning a Pet Snake

For many people interested in owning a pet for the first time, they may not want something conventional like a dog or cat and may instead choose something exotic or unusual. As a result, many households decide to purchase a pet snake. In fact, a little less than 400,000 households across the nation own some breed of snake. There are …Read the Full Article

Chocolate Toxicity in Pets

Recent reports have suggested that chocolate is actually healthy for humans when eaten in small amounts. A small bar of dark chocolate a day can actually lower one’s blood pressure and cholesterol and contribute to overall cardiovascular health. Unfortunately, this is not the same for dogs or other animals. In fact, for these animals chocolate can be extremely dangerous and …Read the Full Article

Wet Food versus Dry Food

Deciding on what type of food to buy and feed your pet can be a very important decision as a new pet owner. With so many products and different brands of dog and cat food, deciding on the healthiest and best choice can be overwhelming. One of the biggest decisions you will make is choosing between dry and wet food …Read the Full Article

Angora Rabbits

According to the 2007 U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, there are over 6 million pet rabbits in the United States, making them the seventh most popular pet. One popular breed of rabbit is the Angora rabbit and they are historically known as one of the earliest breeds of rabbits in the world. Angora rabbits are mostly known for their …Read the Full Article

Servals as Pets

Many people across the country want exotic or unique pets instead of a typical dog, cat, or bird. Some choose to get snakes, tarantulas, and even pigs, to show their individuality, while others choose to purchase wild animals that have been domesticated. One of these is the serval, a medium-sized wildcat that is native to Africa. Servals are still rare …Read the Full Article

Pets and Holiday Food

Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas are not just times to be with friends and family. They are also excuses to eat every type of food imaginable from expensive proteins like beef or lamb to fancy and rich desserts. Because the holidays are a time with family, many people who think of their pets as family members, choose to feed them …Read the Full Article

Animal Bites

The majority of animals bite victims in the United States are bitten by a pet, as opposed to a wild animal. If someone owns an aggressive animal that is not trained or is not properly restrained, they can potentially be dangerous to not only themselves, but other people that could potentially come in contact with the animal. If pet owners …Read the Full Article