Finding the right vet for your pet is as important as finding the right doctor for yourself or your kid. Animals can’t communicate in the same way as your human family members, so you need to pay attention to nonverbal …

When association rules or property size restrict the building of a standard wood or chain-link fence, an underground electronic fence can be the answer. Consisting of wire that’s buried around the perimeter of the yard, a receiver collar and a …

Have you ever settled into bed and pulled up the blankets for a cozy night’s sleep only to inhale the tufts of cat hair you’ve just disturbed? Are you regularly filling a vacuum bag with fur? Finding more condensed cat …

When my cats were younger, I gave them a special tuna treat for dinner every Friday evening. I poured the liquid from “people tuna” (packed in water, not in oil) over some tasty dry food. All of the cats came …

The first time I tried to get my cat into a carrier for a trip to the veterinarian, it was an excruciating ordeal. As soon as I retrieved the carrier from the closet, he disappeared under the bed. A 50-minute …

It was a beautiful, sunny day, and we were very excited. Less than a week earlier, my husband and I had driven clear across the country from New York City to relocate in Southern California. Our two cats, Simba and …

On a recent evening I paid a house call to check on a friend’s kitty, whom I’ll call Casey. The tip of one of Casey’s ears was swollen and hung down over the ear canal. Her owner said she could …

Terrariums provide the best habitat for reptiles and amphibians in general. The terrarium’s size will depend on the size and type of the animal. Geckos, Iguanas, Snakes Reptiles require a great amount of UVB light and heat. They need an external source …

My friend Susan was 8 years old when it happened. She had finally convinced her parents to buy her a pet. Together they had decided upon a hamster because of its small size and apparent ease of care, though none …

Pet birds range in size from tiny finches to majestic Macaws, and their personalities run the gamut from shy and retiring to demanding as much attention as their owners will provide. Before you rush out and purchase the first feathered friend …

“Would you like a peanut butter bone?” My dogs, Cafall and Little Bear, jump for joy when they hear those delicious words. It means I’m going to leave them alone, but that’s not why they’re happy. They anticipate a special …

I remember the day clearly. I turned up at my friend Sharon’s door to join her for a walk in the park. She opened the door, beaming, with a leash in hand. When I realized what was at the end …