Author: Petz
If you’re getting ready for the holidays, you might want to put together a list of gifts to get your family and friends this season. Of course, you can’t forget your fur-baby during the holidays. Don’t worry, you are not alone as most of us will spend a lot of money on our dogs at home. just how much We went to the experts to find out. Every year, we spend more on our pets. Of course, there are more pets in our homes than ever before. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet ownership has grown exponentially in…
Listen to this article Press release: Jolly Pets Jolly Pets, a leading provider of innovative and durable pet toys made in the USA, is pleased to announce that they have donated 1,000 toys to participating shelters across the country, offering a touch of joy and comfort to furry friends waiting for a loving home. The donation is the result of overwhelming support and engagement from the community during the annual #WeGiveAJolly charitable campaign, which began on Giving Tuesday. Jolly Pets has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from individuals and organizations, all united in their passion for improving the…
Bonding with an exotic pet can be a rewarding and fun experience. However, many of our clients find it difficult at our exotic animal hospital, as exotic pets often have unique behaviors and require special care. Whether you own a reptile, bird, or small mammal, building a strong relationship with your exotic pet is essential for their well-being and your own happiness. Building a Strong Bond with Your Exotic Pet Build Trust With Your Pet Building trust is important for bonding with any pet, but it can be especially difficult with exotic pets. These animals may have different needs and…
Understanding the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)The Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is a truly unique wild cat that has been able to adapt its way of life and hunting to wetland environments. It is mainly found in South and Southeast Asia, in regions full of swamps, marshes, reeds, and mangroves.Physical Characteristics of the Fishing CatStanding apart from its feline relatives, the Fishing Cat has a sturdy build, medium size, and a unique coat pattern that is wonderfully designed for its environment. The body length of an adult can be between 57 to 78 cm (22 to 30 in) excluding the tail…
Like most pet owners and pet sitters, I am concerned about my dog’s health and general health data. I want what’s best and rely on my vet and access to artificial intelligence to promote my pet’s life. New technologies are tools that I also rely on as a pet sitter. This allows me to monitor a pet’s activity at those moments in a large off-leash park when my dog is out of sight. Technology in veterinary medicine like arthroscopic and laparoscopic procedures, identifying a chronic disease, and even simple household gadgets like automatic feeders, have helped to improve everyone’s life.…
Willow Flycatcher by Sam Zhang / Macaulay Library. From the Winter 2024 issue of Living Bird magazine. Subscribe now. Recent research has discovered the ability of an endangered Willow Flycatcher population to undergo genetic modification to adapt to climate change. In a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change in June, researchers documented a genome-wide shift within a population of Willow Flycatchers in San Diego, which scientists believe is equipped with an unmistakable brownish -olive songbird to better deal with increasingly wet and humid conditions in coastal southern California. The Southwestern Willow Flycatcher has been federally protected under the…
The Abyssinian, also known as “Aby,” is a medium-sized cat with a short coat and a lean but muscular body. They are known for being playful, incredibly active, and friendly. However, if you are considering bringing one of these cats into your family, you may wonder how long they live. We will discuss the lifespan of the Abyssinian and everything that can affect their quality of life. Abyssinian Cat Average life span The average lifespan of an Abyssinian is 9–15 years, but they have also been known to live longer than 15 years with proper care and attention. Of course,…
Why Your Local Pets Holiday Gift Donations Make a Difference It’s that time of year again – take the time to lend your support to HCAL’s end-of-holiday fundraising campaign. If you’re not familiar with our ongoing efforts to raise money for the benefit of area pets, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. At HCAL, we are excited about the impact you and your fellow donors make each year on the health and welfare of the animals in our care. For starters, our year-end giving campaign, which runs from November 28 (#GivingTuesday) to December 31, aims to…
Over the past decade, chickens have become more popular as not only a source of eggs for the home, but also as household pets. All chickens belong to the species – Gallus gallus. There are hundreds of chicken breeds around the world, but only 65 breeds are recognized by the American Poultry Association. The more commonly kept breeds are: Australorp, Brahma, Leghorn, Orpington, Plymouth rock, Rhode Island, Silkie, Sussex and Wyandotte. Chickens are happy, playful, friendly little pets, because in the right environment, they can be very enjoyable both in an outdoor or indoor environment. Like all small pets, chickens…
WHITE EARTH, Minn. (Valley News Live) – A man died after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning at the ice house where he was fishing.The White Earth Police Department responded to a welfare check at Norcross Lake, northeast of White Earth, on Saturday, January 20. Officers located an unresponsive male inside a fish house and were identified by EMS at the scene that he died.Investigators say 37-year-old Nathan Ray of Borup, Minnesota, died of carbon monoxide poisoning.”Propane heaters use oxygen from the air for combustion, and emit CO as a byproduct. Without proper ventilation, CO levels can build up inside your ice…