Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, It's very important to know what your pet can and can't eat, even if you've got one as small as a hamster! Hammies are a pretty hard species to read, so it can be difficult to know if you're taking good care of them, and unfortunately, a majority of them pass from poor husbandry. So, to bring a bit more awareness to proper hamster care … [Read more...] about Can Hamsters have Bananas?
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What Can I Wash My Cat/Kitten With? Is Dish Soap/Detergent Safe? What Can I Use if I don’t have Cat Shampoo?
Sometimes our cats get messy, especially if you have a curious cat who likes to jump on counters and knock things over. I'm personally thrilled that my cats don't get into very many messes. At most, my cats knock small objects off of our coffee table, but that doesn't mean that we haven't had to wash them before. In the case of Beau, our eldest, we had to wash him several … [Read more...] about What Can I Wash My Cat/Kitten With? Is Dish Soap/Detergent Safe? What Can I Use if I don’t have Cat Shampoo?
Can you put a Male and Female Betta Fish Together? Can Betta Fish Live Together?
One of the most common questions about Betta Fish I used to get while working at the pet store was if you could keep male and female Bettas together, which would make complete sense. If Bettas want to reproduce, they must be able to live with other Bettas, right? SHORT ANSWER While it is possible for male and female bettas to live together in harmony, you will probably only … [Read more...] about Can you put a Male and Female Betta Fish Together? Can Betta Fish Live Together?
What Is the Life Expectancy of a Betta Fish? How Long Do They Live For?
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, It's always important to know what the life expectancy of your pet is before adopting them. This is important for two main reasons: So you know where your pet is in the ageing process This is important, especially for animals that need diet changes, or need to be checked for specific diseases or problems that arise with age. So you … [Read more...] about What Is the Life Expectancy of a Betta Fish? How Long Do They Live For?
Nature’s Miracle, Does It Make Stains Smell Worse and How Do I Get Rid of the Smell?
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, It can suck when you buy a product that is supposed to clean but actually smells worse than what it is you're cleaning. I have to admit we have had this issue with Nature's Miracle in the past. I will say, I do love Nature's Micacle it's done a great job cleaning up urine (from Beau when he had a UTI), feces (from Beau being a goober and … [Read more...] about Nature’s Miracle, Does It Make Stains Smell Worse and How Do I Get Rid of the Smell?
Why is my Betta Fish Staying at the Bottom of the Tank? Are they sick? (Advice for Lethargic Bettas)
Being a betta fish owner can be hard, and truthfully, I've found it to be even more difficult than being a cat owner at times. While it's true that the regular care routine for a betta fish is less rigorous than that of a cat, it can be much more difficult to tell if something is wrong with your betta fish than if something is wrong with a cat or a dog. Although cats … [Read more...] about Why is my Betta Fish Staying at the Bottom of the Tank? Are they sick? (Advice for Lethargic Bettas)
What is a Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) Surgery, and what do I need to know?
At this point, it should be no surprise that we had to go forward with Beau getting a PU Surgery. This decision, at first, was a difficult decision to make, but after reassurance from our vets, we ultimately chose to move forward with the surgery. We had battled previous urinary tract infections (UTIs), switching to all different types of food, and even tried reducing his … [Read more...] about What is a Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) Surgery, and what do I need to know?
Can Cats & Kittens Have Soy Milk? What happens if they do?
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Something a lot of new pet parents don't know if you shouldn't give a cat cows milk as it can cause them an upset stomach, so... what kind of milk is safe for them to have? Well, of course, there are all sorts of pet safe milk such as WHISKAS CATMILK PLUS Drink for Cats and Kittens, Cat Sip Real Milk Treat for Cats and Kittens, KMR … [Read more...] about Can Cats & Kittens Have Soy Milk? What happens if they do?
Can I Use Neosporin on my Cat or Kitten? Is it safe?
It can be scary when your little one gets injured, and our first reaction is to help them with any household products we have. I remember a while back when Beau got hurt in a fight with Walker I didn't know what I could use to stop Beau from bleeding. Doing some quick research and calling some of my pet expert friends, I found a great way to stop & clot blood is to … [Read more...] about Can I Use Neosporin on my Cat or Kitten? Is it safe?
How Long Can Cats Go Without Food or Eating?
Cats are hardy animals who spend most of their days sleeping and do the majority of their hunting at night. While it would be ideal for a cat to catch prey every day, it's not always possible, leaving cats hungry for a night or two. But is that safe? Being that most indoor cats have an endless supply of food at their paws, we're not used to seeing our cats not eat for … [Read more...] about How Long Can Cats Go Without Food or Eating?