Pet Gazette

Most people believe that only cats can be trained to use a litter box, but in reality, a rabbit can also be trained, although they are not as intelligent as a cat. Training your bunny to use a litter box is also much more difficult to do than to train a cat. But if you are sick of picking up little pellets from the floor every day, training your bunny to use a litter box may be a good idea.

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So many people don’t know how to match their life-style with the suitable breed of dog. Instead of looking at the practical facts—such as breeding background, character traits etc—some people find themselves gravitating towards dogs which they grew up with, or dogs which they have seen on TV and think look like ‘their kind of dog’.

Here is the thing: just because a dog is large doesn’t mean it needs walking a lot every day. Take the Greyhound for example; Read the rest of this entry »

So you’ve got a brand new dog, that’s great! But hold on. Before you go letting your dog off the lead there are a few things you need to look out for. Many owners, especially if they haven’t had a dog before, need to be aware of the numerous dangerous things which are hanging around in the house and in the garden. Here are some things to consider if you’ve just got a dog or are new to the game:

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We are all a little sentimental when it comes to our pets. Their unassuming and limitless love brightens up our days. And yet when it comes to pet insurance many of us don’t think it so very necessary.

Why is pet insurance needed?

We hope that our pets will remain healthy forever, yet no one can predict the future. An accident, an illness or even in the case of theft, pet insurance comes as a welcome helping hand. Just putting Read the rest of this entry »

Typically, cats are well groomed animals because they are constantly cleaning themselves. There are some responsibilities on your part as being a cat owner that you can do to help keep your cat’s fur healthy and clean.

Brush your cat’s fur on a daily basis. Most cats enjoy this process, but go slow at first if it is your cat’s first time. This will remove any loose hair that could turn into hairballs and will be some extra bonding time Read the rest of this entry »

African Grey parrots are one of the most popular pets for bird lovers. They are extremely intelligent and independent. Training them is fairly easy because the learn quick. There is a number of things your pet African Grey will learn to do once taught. For instance, you can get your Grey to talk, perform tricks, imitate just about any sound, solve puzzles and more. The key, however, is to build a relationship with your bird and get him comfortable. Below Read the rest of this entry »

One of the biggest complaints from cat owners is that they seem to feel as though their cats are doing whatever they want whenever they want, with no regard to the rules. A personality of their own is what most people chalk it up to. The thing is though, it is your house and you have the right to not have your furniture clawed up and your counters walked all over. The first thing you need to do is to Read the rest of this entry »

Over the years, there has been tremendous progress in veterinary medicine and pets now have a number of highly effective medicines available to help them lead healthier and longer lives. The flip side to this however is that such medicines do not come cheap and pet owners often find themselves burdened with rising veterinary costs , all because they want to give their pets the best in medical care. Pet insurance is the ideal option here as the policy covers Read the rest of this entry »

For cats, grooming is achieved by licking their fur. This gets rid of surface dirt while communicating affection, (assuming the cat is licking someone else). However, it does something else far less satisfying. That’s right– every time a cat grooms, they put themselves at risk of accumulating fur balls in their stomachs. When this happens the cat will do one of two things. They will either pass the fur through their feces or they will regurgitate the mass onto your Read the rest of this entry »

Are you trying to decide to get a cat? Here are a few things to think about first.

Do I have time for a cat? Unlike dogs, cats don’t require as much time. They are self-reliant and loners by nature. You do get an occasional “lap cat” but even these snugly cats that like people, don’t mind being alone. If you are a busy person, a cat is a much better choice for a pet than a dog. Many people
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