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Fleas are the tiny vampires of the dog world. Like mosquitoes and other blood-seeking parasites, fleas bite their victims to obtain their blood and then live off of the rich nutrients found there. It's also the bite that causes the flea…

Many people will be torn on whether to have guinea pigs or hamsters as pets. Individuals who take the pigs will enjoy different benefits that they bring compared to the hamsters. The benefits of taking the guinea pigs over its counterpart…

Have you been thinking of getting a dog lately? Have your kids been pestering you for one? Everyone else in the neighborhood seems to have a dog, and they're just the thing. They’re loyal, loving, lovable and nonjudgmental. They guard you…

Celebrated annually on August 26th, National Dog Day was established in 2004 by Animal Advocate and Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert Colleen Paige. Meant to make people aware about the plight of dogs, it’s a special day where humans can…

Who doesn't love to see an aquarium? They are so soothing and restful to watch. Saltwater tanks can be especially eye-catching, and this likely explains the estimated 700,000 salt water tank setups in private homes throughout the United…

When you’re out and about and you see a dog, it’s natural to want to walk right up and pet it, but this can be a bad decision. It’s important to realize that even though you know your intentions, the dog does not. To a dog, you’re just a…

A dosing pump is a small device used to pump a set amount of a chemicals or substances into the water. The dosing pump is designed to release a steady flow into the aquarium tank using different methods. Usually, it involves measuring a…

We just got Glow, a yellow parakeet with a green glow to his body. We felt that it was time to get Sammy a friend. Sammy used to have Boo, who passed away a couple years back. We were not sure how well Sammy would take to a new bird, but we…