Dog Owners Be Aware: Tips for Responsible Dog Moms and Dads
Having a dog may not be exactly like having a child, but there are many similar responsibilities that come along with their companionship. There’s more to being a responsible dog owner than simply keeping the food bowl full. Dog ownership requires time, money, discipline, and devotion. So before you go out to adopt the first dog you find, read through a brief summary of some of the most important responsibilities of owning your very own dog. The commitment is long term Adopting a dog as a pet is a long-term commitment. That animal will rely on your for its food, shelter, and emotional well-being for the rest of its life.…
Foolproof Techniques to Make Your Home Safer for Your Dog
Dogs can seem like hardy creatures, but it’s a lot of work to keep them safe. If you aren’t careful, they can get into a lot of trouble. There are all sorts of things that can hurt your dog if you don’t take the care needed to avoid them. Puppies, in particular, can be too curious for their own good and get into things that they should stay away from. If you’re bringing a new dog home or perhaps moving into a new house, you need to make sure it’s safe and secure. Make sure you do at least some of the things in the list below to keep your…
6 Facts About Dogs Every Dog Lover Should Know
Dogs, apart from all other animals, are probably the best companions to have in life. They are loyal and will protect and love their owners until their last breaths. So, with so much love and devotion coming from these furry, lovable creatures, it is only proper that owners understand them and know them better. Here are 6 facts about them that every dog owner should know. 1. Dogs find it hard to leave their owner’s side Dogs, who find it hard to leave the presence of their owners, because this is where they get their security, comfort and motivation. They are also social creatures that need people or other animals…
Five Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Dog
Welcoming a new dog into the family can be an incredibly exciting time. However, if you’ve never owned a dog before then there are a lot of things you’re going to need to learn. These little bundles of joy are going to rely on you, for the next 13 years or so. This means you need to be fully prepared before you bring one home. Here are five things you need to know before making the commitment. 1. They need lots of attention When you first get a new dog, expect to take some time off work! They’re going to need quite a bit of attention to get them used…
5 Important Things You Should Know about Getting a Kitten
Kittens are adorable, playful bundles of joy. Having a kitten around the home makes everything so much more interesting. If you are deciding whether to get a kitten then you must first think about whether you have the time or funds for a pet. A kitten is like a baby; they need constant attention and affection. If you are not there to give it to them, they will feel lonely and sad. Likewise, kittens aren’t cheap. There are lots of things that a kitten needs, which you must provide. It’s not just about food and a litter tray. Kittens are energetic so need things to play with throughout the day.…
Basic Nutrition for Optimum Health for Pets
Good nutrition is the essence of life. Where would we be without it? It is the most important thing to remember when bringing a new puppy or kitten into the household as the future growth and health of the animal is essential. Today, people are more informed than they have ever been. There are television programmes, articles in newspapers and magazines and an amazing amount of information on the internet to help them choose correctly for their pets. Yet they still manage to get it wrong. A small chiot is brought into the family home and, in the beginning, all is well and the correct diet is given. Then the…
Cute Little Ducklings
These cute little ducklings are from the Anas platyrhynchos species, which is commonly known as Mallard or Wild Duck. Photo taken by Brocken Inaglory.
Zanzibar Red Colobus
Red Colobus monkeys are very vulnerable in the face of habitat destruction and hunting, which makes them the most endangered primates in Africa.
Coyote Pup
Found in America, coyotes – also known as prairie wolves or American jackals – are very productive in metropolitan areas. And the coyote puppies are just amazingly cute! Photo taken by the U.S. National Park Service.
A Young Hedgehog
The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is a rather small creature – in length, it measures only 20 to 30 cm. When a hedgehog comes across predators, it rolls into a thorny ball, revealing all of its 5000 to 7500 spikes. I find its overall look quite cute, but maybe I wouldn’t be that confident if I were to touch one…
