Leashes and collars allow us to take our pets on walks with us. And with proper instruction, your dog will soon learn the proper way to walk on a leash and look forward to the times you go on walks together. There are about as many leashes and collars ...
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Teaching your ferret to get along with other pets Within reason, the key to a harmonious household is in the proper introduction. Your ferret can learn to get along well with dogs, cats, and other ferrets, but not with birds, reptiles, fish, rabbits and ...
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A PETCO Companion Animal Care Sheet developed with and approved by a Qualified Veterinarian Long walks with your dog are a great exercise, and a great way to increase your bond with your dog. But sometimes it can be hard to tell who's walking whom! ...
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What To Bring Carrier The most important item you'll need when traveling is a well-constructed carrier. To ensure safety and comfort, a carrier must: Be large enough for your pet to stand on all fours, turn around, and lie in a natural ...
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Can I Train My Cat To Walk On A Leash? Almost any cat can be trained to walk outside on a leash. If this is an activity you and your cat would enjoy, it's well worth the effort to train her. A cat who lives primarily indoors, but longs to be outside ...
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By Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT Having a new pet is a joyous experience. However, before bringing home a new pet, many decisions need to be made. First you need to decide if a pet is right for you, and then which pet to choose. A great ...
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It's the Fourth of July - do you know where your pet is? This may not be the first question that comes to mind on this day of barbecues, picnics, family gatherings and fireworks. Yet to the American cat and dog, the Fourth of July is a scary holiday - a ...
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Here are some important things to keep in mind during the Halloween holiday: Don't share Halloween candy with your pets. Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, and other candy could damage their teeth and overall health. Make sure when the kids come ...
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Learn what it takes to walk your cat.
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There are ways to help your new pet get along with your other furry friends. The last thing you want is your fuzzy "first-born" raking her claws across your new puppy's nose. So do some homework and plan ahead so you have a good idea about how your ...
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Should I Get A Rabbit? Mention the word rabbit, and the images of Bugs Bunny or Peter Rabbit spring to mind, and these fictional characters are actually not so very far from the real animal. Known to be swift, smart and curious, rabbits can endear ...
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Should I Get A Cat? A cat is sleek, charming, sly, shy, playful, dignified and ridiculous all at once. She can walk across the carpet with the stately grace of an Egyptian pharaoh, only to rise suddenly on her hind legs and play Frankenkitty as she ...
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We all feel stressed by the holiday whirlwind: parties to go to, presents to buy, and cookies to bake. Fitting holiday errands into your schedule can put the squeeze on other important things-like your cat's cuddle time. If she is like most cats, your ...
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Know the signs of this serious behavior problem.
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It's a rare dog that doesn't try to beat her owner to the door at the mere mention of an outing. Your dog will probably be happy to go with you anywhere, but you'll need to ensure she has the best travel experience. Remember to include her security ...
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Before you let your pooch out to play, be aware of the dangers that exist in her own backyard. Your dog may love to loll in the grass and dig in the dirt, but unsupervised outdoor romps carry risks. You may need to address the following hazards. ...
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A daily frolic for your feline friend reaps healthy rewards. Fetch, chase and catch all sound like games you would play with a puppy. But your kitten needs an exercise routine too. These games can help you begin a lifetime of healthy fun for you and your ...
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Items you will need before you bring your new dog home include: Puppy or dog food (dry, moist, canned) Food and water dishes Bed and bedding Poop scoops Medications as needed, prescribed by a veterinarian Toys Collar with identification ...
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With all the paths you can take, it's easy to dig up an exercise plan to suit your dog.
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Here are the things you need to consider before you pick out a furry holiday surprise.
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When selecting neckwear for your cat, however, your primary considerations should be her safety and comfort.Why does your cat need a collar? Contrary to her belief, it's not to scare away the birds she's trying to creep up on! For one, its somewhere to ...
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Use these checklists to make sure you have the essentials - and the indulgences - for your new pet.
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Socializing Your Guinea Pig Guinea pigs are herd animals by nature and extremely social, needing companionship as much as humans, maybe even more so (unless there is such a thing as a Howard Hughes of cavies). Interacting with your animal and letting ...
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First Feedings Bringing a new pet home is a very exciting event -- weeks, months, sometimes even years of planning culminate in that one day. Your dog's first few days (or weeks) will be a time of adjustment for you as well as him, and one of the ...
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Despite differences in personalities, cats share common characteristics. First, they whine and scratch at a closed door until you open it, then stand in the threshold for several minutes trying to remember what they wanted. Second, they sleep about 16 ...
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Training a pet takes time, understanding, patience and consistency. Here are a few of the more common training challenges dog owners face, and some suggestions for working with them. How Training Works Dogs are pack animals, and as such are only ...
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Make the right transportation arrangements to avoid throwing your reptile into a tizzy.
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Just like you, your little four-legged friend can benefit from an exercise routine. Regular exercise improves muscle tone, joint flexibility, digestion and cardiovascular fitness. Exercise also helps prevent obesity down the road, which has been linked ...
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Chasing If your dog tears after every bike, car, or kitty, these tips can help you reel Rover in and keep everybody safe. By Rolan Tripp, D.V.M. The behavior: Tearing after vehicles, bicycles, passersby, cats, or anything else that moves. Why ...
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A PETCO Companion Animal Care Sheet developed with and approved by a Qualified Veterinarian Moving to a new home can be stressful for your dog. Advance planning, patience and affection can help your dog adjust quickly to his new home. Before the Move ...
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It's hard to keep your bunny's whiskered little nose out of trouble, so before you let her loose in your house, make sure her play space is safe. You can offer your pet roaming privileges, but it's best to restrict her to one bunny-proofed room - she'll ...
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Do Ferrets Get Stressed? Ferrets are actually one of the most adaptable animals you can have as a pet. Situations that cause stress in most other animals are not as stressful or not stressful at all to the ferret. Ferrets have a curious, social and ...
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Kitty on Board When you have to take your cat along in the car, don't let her drive you crazy. Despite differences in personalities, cats do share common characteristics. One: They will whine and scratch at a closed door until you open it, then ...
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Like you, your four-legged friend will benefit from an exercise routine. Regular physical activity improves muscle tone, joint flexibility, digestion, and cardiovascular fitness.
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Bathing is rarely a favorite past time of dog or owner, but every dog can benefit from an occasional bath.
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Emergencies sometimes happen on short trips. It's a good idea to prepare yourself and your dog - just in case. The more travelers on a trip, the more likely you'll run into complications - and including a pet on a vacation takes a little extra ...
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Myths, Facts, and Other Precautions Should the family dog live indoors or outdoors? This is a frequently debated question that often divides pet owners. Should the family dog live indoors or outdoors? This is a frequently debated question that often ...
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Great Expectations Once you've made the big decision to add a cat to your household, it's time to prepare --and preparing for your new arrival is half the fun. Take the time not only to do it right, but to enjoy it -- it's probably not every day that ...
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As a new parent you're probably concerned about how your dog is going to react to your new baby. Many people surrender their pets to animal shelters because of exhibited jealousy from their dog after a new baby's arrival. Yet many families have been ...
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Get Ready for Your Ferret Here’s what you need to do and get to make your ferret safe and happy. Once you've made the BIG decision to get a ferret, preparing for your new arrival is half the fun. Your trip to the shelter or the breeder, or even ...
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For adventuresome puppies, the great outdoors offers new and exciting places to explore. However, unsupervised playtime outside, in your backyard, also poses some risks to your frisky little pet, so look out for the following hazards to ensure your ...
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A PETCO Companion Animal Care Sheet developed with and approved by a Qualified Veterinarian Grooming is an important part of dog care. Regular grooming can prevent many issues before they begin, like severe matting. Be certain to research the grooming ...
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Get Ready for Your Rabbit Here’s what you need to do and get to keep your new friend calm and comfy. Once you've made the big decision, not only about getting a rabbit but also about what kind of a rabbit to bring home, preparing for your new ...
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Here are some tried and true tips for traveling with your pet.
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"Me, use a muzzle?" Horrified at the thought, Jesse's owner looks down at the golden retriever. "Why would I ever need to use a muzzle? Muzzles are for attack dogs. My Jesse's a lover." She knows her dog. After all, she's had her since she was a puppy. ...
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Proper Introductions Your ferret will learn to get along with America's most popular pets (namely, dogs and cats), other ferrets, and even the various "species" of human beings that live in your household. However, no matter what kind of pet you wish ...
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How to make a move without driving your doggy to distraction.
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By Aishe Berger Years ago on a backpacking trip with my first dog, a Shepherd-Collie mix named Zasu, I wandered away from my campsite in search of kindling. Neophyte outdoorswoman that I was, I promptly lost my way. There I stood, 7,000 feet up in the ...
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