Pet Gazette

Like all animals, your pet hamster needs a balance between diet and exercise in order to keep it healthy and happy. Feeding your hamster treats may make him happy, but it will definitely not help his health. But this doesn’t mean you can’t give your hamster treats, it just means you have to create a balance between treats and exercise.

The most common form of exercise for your pet hamster is the infamous hamster wheel. This is a great way Read the rest of this entry »

Training your dog to come when he is called can be an arduous task, but with a little bit of effort on your part will see the training go smoothly. Here is a step by step approach to training your dog to come.

1. Offer treats. When your dog makes progress in the training, you should always offer him a nice treat. This could be in the form of his favourite snack or even his favourite toy. Either way, make Read the rest of this entry »

Bringing home a puppy is no different than bringing home an infant. You still need to prepare your house and make sure it is safe and comfortable. You want to be sure the puppy’s transition is a smooth one.

Before you bring your new pup home, you should ask some important questions to it’s breeder such as what it’s temperament is like, what it’s feeding schedule is and what type of food it is used to eating. Be sure to Read the rest of this entry »

Pets are a huge part of society. There are many different animals that people have deemed as pets such as dogs, cats, hamsters, snakes, and fish. Pets serve people in many ways. They can offer protection, companionship, and a sense of responsibility. Just ask anyone working at Locum vet jobs, and they will tell you how attached owners really are to their furry friends.

Often when people get dogs they are for protection. There are many stories of dogs Read the rest of this entry »

Dressing up your pet poodle serves to make your beloved pet look cute but also serves a useful function: clothes can help make your poodle cool in the summer or warm in the winter. But keep in mind that most animals, including poodles, do not enjoy wearing clothes at first and they will need to become accustomed to it. Here are five important tips when you are dressing up your pet poodle to avoid creating more jobs for vets where Read the rest of this entry »

Most dogs love nothing more than to go for a long car ride. Even the mention of a car ride can make a dog lose control from such an exciting plan. But if you own a dog that is afraid of going into a car, for one reason or another, there are ways to train your dog, and maybe one day he’ll actually look forward to it as much as going for his daily walk.

Getting your dog to enjoy Read the rest of this entry »

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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Many dog owners tend to forget that dogs do not have the same digestive abilities of humans, and because of this, some foods are rather dangerous for your pet. Should your dog ingest any one of these foods, immediately contact your vet. These foods can be extremely dangerous for your beloved pet, and could very well result in death. Here are the top 5 foods not to give your dog:

1. Chocolate. This is notoriously dangerous for a dog, and Read the rest of this entry »

A dog is a lot like a child: they constantly need attention, or they show signs of unhappiness. The success of keeping your dog happy is based on the amount of attention you give him. A lonely dog is a sad dog.

The best way to give your dog attention is to play with him/her. Any kind of toy, either a plush toy with which you can play fetch, or a chew toy with which you can play tug-o-war. Keeping Read the rest of this entry »

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 »