Q: Next month, my daughter’s friend will move away and give us her guinea pig. Miss Piggy will be our first guinea pig, and we don’t know much about her care. For starters, should we continue to feed her the rabbit pellets she’s been eating? A: Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are affectionate, communicative and…
Help Elderly Parent With Pet
Q: My elderly mother, who lives on her own nearby, has a cat named Emmy whom she adores. My mother is getting a little forgetful, and her balance is worsening. How can I help her with Emmy, or should I find Emmy a new home? A: With a little help from you, your mother should…
Install a Pet Door
If your pet likes being outdoors some of the time, you know how much they appreciate having their own private door to go outside and come in at their whim. So, a pet door makes everyone happy. The only downside is a pet door may invite animals other than your own inside your home, which…
Hamsters Prefer Large Metal Exercise Wheels
Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn’t use his exercise wheel. My friends’ hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just lazy, or should I get him a different wheel? A: Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don’t, just like some people don’t relish jogging on a treadmill. One study of wheel preference found that hamsters like large…
Sad 53-Year-Old Cockatoo Rescued From a Basement Is Now in Love With Her New Owner’s Baby
For Feather the 53-year-old cockatoo, life has turned around after spending 15 years alone in a gloomy basement. The bright bird now spends her days wrapped in love as part of a young family and one special member, in particular, is her favorite. In the first week of April 2021, Stephanie Vito, who was pregnant…
VIDEO: 3 St. Bernard ‘Nannies’ Take Their Job of Looking After Owner’s Baby Seriously
Toddler William is teeny tiny compared to his three huge dog friends. At 32 pounds he weighs far less than St. Bernards Vinny, Teddy Bear, and Millie, who together total hundreds of pounds. The best big siblings a little boy could have, these gentle giants take their job of looking after him seriously. Parents John,…
Pet Supplies Plus Expands as Americans Splurge on Animals
A specialty store owned by America’s largest privately held pet supplies retailer is boosting its footprint in Tennessee and Texas, as young animal owners continue to fuel growth in the country’s $124 billion pet industry. Pet Supplies Plus, a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Franchise Group, Inc., has sold more than two dozen franchises of its Wag…
The Healing Power of Stewie
Almost a year ago, my husband and I got a skittish little rescue dog. Stewie is a white fifteen pound terrier mix who came into our home not knowing how stairs worked or how to walk on a leash. He didn’t want to be touched at first and hid when we approached him. During his…
Tail Docking Causes Communication Challenges and Pain
Q: Our Rottweiler has a docked tail, as do many dogs in the U.S. While watching a British dog show on television, I noticed that all the show dogs had natural, undocked tails. Why? A: Many countries ban cosmetic tail docking, or amputation of the tail, because the risks of long-term problems are greater than…
Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care
If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you’re the one coughing up fur balls, take heart. There are many little ways to cut the cost of pet care that will add up to big savings. According to one survey, owning a dog costs an…
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