Pet Insurance Review -Embrace Pet Insurance Plan...

Read our Embrace review to find out just why this pet insurance company is so well-regarded in its segment. Embrace has been in the pet insurance business since 2006.The best aspect of...

Pet Protection in an Earthquake Zone...

One of reasons why humans bond with pets is the animals’ utter dependence on us for their well-being. Our sense of responsibility towards them and of course their unconditional love...

A Brief Introduction to Hybrid and Designer Dogs...

A hybrid dog is one that is cross-bred from two recognized pure breeds. The pedigree or parentage of hybrids is known. The term is used loosely as a synonym for mixed breeds, tykes, mutts, and mongrels. They are all essentially the same except that in the case of hybrids and designer dogs, the parents’ breed is known while the others are of uncertain ancestry. It is worth noting that many of the pure breeds as we know...

Typical Lifespan Of the Common Pet Snake...

Fact is that snakes as well as other reptiles can live long, long lives especially when you compare it to that of other common household pets like cats, dogs, and ferrets. via Life span of common pet snakes — Pet-Snakes.com.   This article has a list of how long different snakes can live if they are given the proper care. If you own a snake, now might be the time to look into getting insurance for it.  A snake...

Common Illnesses In Larger Dogs and How to Identif...

When a dog suffers from bloat, the stomach swells and/or rotates cutting off blood supply to other vital organs. This is the number 1 killer of Danes and one of the most serious dog illnesses. via Dog Illnesses Common to Great Danes and Many Large Breeds.   Here is another list of very interesting illnesses to be watching for in your dog. You love your dog very much and you’re wanting what is best for him. This...

Taking Care of Your Older Dog and the Pain They...

Just like humans each dog experiences pain differently. For some unlucky pooches the discomfort may be caused by more than one source. via Addressing Pain in Senior Dogs.   It’s about time this fact was realized and is being handled as best as it can by people who care. Dogs may just be dogs, but they’re still our loyal friends and they need cared for as well as the elderly of the human race. For some...

A Near Death Experience...

Something caught my attention. Nothing in particular; just something out of the ordinary. I looked towards the dogs and saw Bashir pawing at his mouth in a panic. via Seconds matter when a dog is choking | PetConnection.com.   This is the amazing story of a situation that required a dog owner to react quickly and selflessly for the life of her pet. I’m glad she had veterinarian experience and knew what to do in...

Ferret Facts. Did You Know?...

Ferrets have an undeserved reputation of being smelly. It is true that they have a distinctly musky odor about them, but it is neither offensive nor overpowering. via Ferret Care Guide and Ferret Facts.   A ferret is a unique version of a domestic pet. They have extremely quirky personalities and are very lovable. They require a lot of patience and many other things that require your attention and care. There’s a...

Things You Need To Know About Pet Lizards...

If you are about to obtain your first pet lizard, congratulations. Lizards are, in my view, the most wonderful, fascinating and beautiful creatures on Earth. via Ten Things You Should Know About Pet Lizards.   Lizards are pretty neat and not the most popular pet. They’re beautiful and unique and they require different ways of being cared for. This article is helpful in explaining they’re needs. They are not...

Being Aware of Cancer in Canines...

Cancer is a debilitating disease affecting millions of Americans daily. The same is true for animals, as approximately 50 percent of all dogs over the age of 10 will be diagnosed with some form of cancer. via Cancer in Canines: Detection, news, and what to do | FIDO Friendly Blog | FIDO Friendly.   These kinds of facts are quite brutal to accept, but there are a lot of dogs that are discovered to have developed...