When I still worked at the pet store I got asked fairly frequently what the appeal of keeping betta fish was. For non-fish owners, fish can often feel like a daunting type of pet that you regularly clean after but don't bond with. This, however, is an extremely pinhole view of keeping fish. I know when we adopted our first fish Blub, within the first few weeks I started … [Read more...] about Do Betta Fish Recognize Their Owners? Can You Play with Your Betta?
Pet Care
What Treats Can I Give My Chinchilla? Healthiest Treats for Chinchillas
Whenever my pets are being extra cute it's difficult not to want to give them a treat or two. Treats are a great tool for training for your pets, rewarding your pets when they've done something great, or quite frankly giving your pet treats is one of the easiest ways to get them to start liking you (if you're experiencing difficulty). Similar to candy or chips, which I have … [Read more...] about What Treats Can I Give My Chinchilla? Healthiest Treats for Chinchillas
Why Is My Chinchilla Not Drinking? How to Tell If a Chinchilla Is Dehydrated
It can be extremely concerning when one of your pets stops eating or drinking. This is especially true if your pet has been refusing to drink for a few days. While chinchillas can go quite some time without water, this does not mean that it shouldn't cause for alarm as a chinchilla may quickly become dehydrated depending on the temperature they are in. Dehydration can take … [Read more...] about Why Is My Chinchilla Not Drinking? How to Tell If a Chinchilla Is Dehydrated
Is Dawn Dish Soap Safe for Cats? Can It Kill Fleas?
Sometimes cats can be little rascals who get themselves into big messes. I know my cats have knocked over dishes, containers and have even stuck their faces into dirty nooks that they shouldn't have been in in the first place. Although I'm not a huge fan of giving cats baths regularly, there are certain times where a bath is a must. This is especially true of cats who … [Read more...] about Is Dawn Dish Soap Safe for Cats? Can It Kill Fleas?
Do Cats Get Fevers? How to Diagnose & Treatments
Growing up I remember always trying to get out of going to school by telling my mom that I was sick. Of course, like every other mom, my mom didn't believe me and pulled out the thermometer. Oftentimes the "I'm sick" charade ended there, but if ever my body temperature was too hot, my mom wouldn't put up a fight and would let me stay home. While fevers aren't the only … [Read more...] about Do Cats Get Fevers? How to Diagnose & Treatments