Apartment Dogs When bringing a new dog into your home, you have to consider the space needed for a happy, healthy pet companion. For instance, a Great Dane must have a large home with a yard whereas the Chihuahua is happy in an apartment situation with limited space. Certain dogs do not do well i...

Hairless Cats Different Breeds   Hairless cat breeds are not the most common among pet owners and some people mistakenly believe that this is the type of breed to have when dealing with allergies. This is not a breed but a category of cat that is developed through crossbreeding and recessive ...

Teacup Dogs (Picture) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)  A teacup dog is not recognized by any dog club such as the American Kennel Club (AKC) or the British Kennel Club (KC). A teacup pet of any sort is actually a smaller than normal toy breed of dog due to its breeding. Many people...

How to Buy a Parrot If you are considering purchasing or adopting a parrot, a lot of thought needs to go into your decision. As a bird lover, you need to realize that a new parrot is much different than having a pet parakeet, canary or other small bird that spends most of its day in its small size ...

Pet Grooming Grooming your pet is important for more reasons than just a “beauty regimen.” Maintaining your pet from head to paw is a way to keep your dog or cat in a good healthy state. The extra attention given provides you the opportunity to examine your pet for any lumps, bumps, abr...

  For many pet owners, a beloved animal's illness or injury can be an enormous financial setback. Due to the prohibitive cost of surgery and treatment, often the only option is to put the sick or injured animal down, a tragic and unthinkable ordeal for everyone involved. If your pet needs ve...

As you settle in to the beauty and warmth of the summer season, you are probably anxious to enjoy all that nature has to offer with family and friends. Barbecues, picnics and family get togethers including the family dog. For the safety and fun of all concerned, your dog will need special care durin...

Anyone who has a cat knows someone who may be allergic to their pet without realizing that feline may have its own allergies as well. Cats do have environmental allergies to pollen, dust, smoke, mildew and mold, household items as well as some foods and their own litter. Rare but true – a cat ...

Pets & Parasites – Prevention and Treatment   A major concern for most responsible pet owners is the infestation of parasites and their effects on your dog or cat. With the onset of warmer weather, fleas, ticks and mosquitoes (the culprits that bring on heartworm disease) are prevalent ...

Some of the smallest dogs in the world are the ones that are most wanted for pets. People enjoy bringing their dogs along the way when they go places and small breeds of dogs are the ones in high demand for this very reason. They are easier to carry around, don’t take up much room, and can som...