Posts Tagged ‘pet’

The Language of Pet Food Labels

May 25th, 2010 — by Jane Wangersky
Most of us pet owners probably don't choose pet food by reading the labels -- instead, we figure out what our pets are most willing to eat and buy that, week after week, occasionally adding something different as a treat.

But we should take some time to compare our regular pet food to other brands, and see if we're getting what's best for our pets. That starts with reading the labels. The FDA, which enforces labeling rules, tells us this:

If pet food is labeled with the name of a meat (for example, "Chicken Cat Food"), it has to

How To Care For A Hamster-Part 2

May 13th, 2010 — by Anna P.
This is part two and the conclusion of How To Care For A Hamster.

In the previous post of How To Care For A Hamster, I discussed whether or not a hamster is the right pet for you and how to set up an ideal environment for your hamster. You also learned what to feed them and the basic steps of bonding with a hamster. If you’re seriously considering a hamster as a pet, make sure you do some good research ahead of time.  It also would be a smart idea to buy a book on hamster care 101.

In

Introducing Baby to Kitty

April 15th, 2010 — by Michele
As a cat owner (or more aptly, one who's owned by a cat), you know that cats are aloof and tend to do as they please.  So, if you have had a cat as a pet and suddenly are introducing a baby to ktty, this probably wasn't in her plans.  In order to create a harmonious home, there are a few things you can do.

1. Let your cat sniff your baby's belongings.  Cats are curious by nature.  If you don't allow your cat to check out the smells of this new household member, it will become a battle between you

For Kitty or for Myself?

December 14th, 2009 — by Jane Wangersky
cat and giftwrapThough I don’t like to think of my cats as people, I do like to get them something for Christmas, even if it’s just some homemade cat treats (which explains why I stayed up late one snowy December 23rd, Googling recipes for these things). No, they don’t expect anything, they don’t understand why they get presents, but they’re glad to have them.

This Christmas, though, I’m wondering if some of the gifts I’m thinking of getting them aren’t really gifts for myself. (more...)

Something about Skye

November 11th, 2009 — by Bea
To a take a break from facts and helpful hints about taking care of pets and animals, here is an inside look at a dog named Skye. Maybe you will be able to relate to a few of the stories.

Skye is my friend's dog who is a seven year old black lab border collie mix. She is black with a white crest on her chest and in the sun her coat sparkles with a red tint to it--making her absolutely gorgeous. She is a short haired dog, but she has all of the typically collie tufts on her ears, tail,