Monthly Archives: January 2018
Treating Poisoning in Pets
As any vet or nurse can tell you, some of the most common reasons that pets are rushed to the emergency are because of poisonings. However, a lot of these poisonings are avoidable and most of them happen at home. Read on for a guide on what to do if you notice signs of poisoning in your pet.
Where poisonings can happen
According to studies around the world, the biggest source of toxins and poisons to animals is inside the home. This is especially common during special occasions and holidays, such as birthdays or Christmas, during which foods that are harmful to...
Common Rabbit Illnesses
Rabbits are adorable, friendly creatures that can light up any home. Generally, these animals are sturdy and resilient. However, just like other animals, rabbits are often at risk of developing diseases.
As a rabbit owner, you should weary of these illnesses and it always helps to know the symptoms. This can be crucial to maintaining the health of your rabbit, and keeping an eye out for symptoms can help it get early treatment.
Hairballs
Just like any other organism that enjoys grooming itself, rabbits tend to ingest some of their hair. Usually, these are passed out along the digestive tract of the rabbit,...
Types of Aquariums and Aquatic Fish
Aquariums are a great addition to any home out there - not only do you get to liven up whatever room you place the aquarium in, you also get to create your own little ecosystem provided you give it all the care it needs.
Although we are most familiar with big, outdoor aquariums and relatively smaller home aquariums, aquariums come in all shapes and sizes, each one housing a different kind of aquatic fish. To understand what fish is right for you, you need to start out by learning about the different kinds of aquariums, their cost, and the conditions they...
Setting Up A Turtle Tank
These adorable creatures are reminiscent of a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. However, turtles are in no way scary, ferocious, or dangerous. Instead, these reptiles can become your best friend. But if you want to keep one of them at home, you’ll have to set up a tank to keep it in. So here is a guide to setting up a turtle tank at home.
When to set up the turtle tank
Your turtle tank should be set up completely before you get your turtle. However, do it after you’ve decided on which turtle you’re getting, so you can set up...
A Guide to Cat Feeding
You might thinking giving your cat food is a relatively sordid affair, but it is anything but. Because of the different needs that cats have during their lifespan, your cat will probably need different sources of food as it develops. Here is a detailed guide to what your cat should eat and when.
Why should I know what to give my cats?
If you’re new to raising and keeping cats, you may begin to wonder at the complexities of all this. After all, cats in the wild don’t really have specific preferences that you can see. However, cats usually need a balanced...
Emergency Preparedness for Your Cat
Living in disaster-prone areas of the world can be terrifying, but it definitely helps you feel more secure and safe when you make an emergency plan or kit. However, if you are a cat family, taking care of the humans isn’t your only concern. You will have to incorporate your furry friends into your emergency plan and make sure they are kept safe too.
Coming up with an emergency plan
To make an effective, cat-friendly plan, consider the steps listed below.
Do your research
Before you can get to the exciting action of things, you need to know exactly what kind of disaster you...
Common Pet Fish in Pakistan
Like many other countries around the world, Pakistanis go all in when it comes to their pets, whether they are furry, reptiles, or fish. In terms of life underwater, Pakistani caregivers go as far as people around the world do for their aquariums and raise large, impressive tanks with various different kinds of species of fish.
Pakistanis have access to different kinds of fish - those that have been found native in Pakistan, which primarily includes Gourami fish, along with various other fish that can be brought in from the rest of the world for the enthusiastic aquarium owner.
Fish species native...
Possible Reasons of Diarrhea in Cats
We’ve all experienced an upset stomach, we’re all familiar with how painful and annoying it can be. But, imagine if you couldn’t tell anyone what was wrong with you, or had no control over how to fix yourself. Or you saw one of your family members suffering but had no idea how to help them. What if that family member was your beloved cat? You would want to know everything that could possibly be wrong so you could try to fix it, right? Well, to know about all the possible reasons of diarrhea in cats, you first have to understand...
The Guide to Cat Bathing
Bathing can be the time of the month that both pet caretakers and pets themselves dread. And although some cats out there defy stereotypes and live like fishes, for most cats, the sight of water is something that’ll have them hiding out under the bed with no chance of coming outside in the near future.
Why do cats fear water?
One question that often plagues the minds of cat owners is, why are cats so scared of water in the first place? There are many different factors that will contribute to this effect.
Cat Fur
Cat fur is built in a way that it...
Common Cat Illnesses
All of us who share homes with the gorgeous creature known as the cat will know the devastating fear of losing your beloved friend to an illness. However, cat illnesses are pretty widespread, and unless you know what you’re up against, how can you prevent them?
Listed below is a detailed outlook of different diseases, along with their symptoms, causes, and the treatment plans laid out for them. Keep an eye on the preventative measure - using those tips could keep your feline friend happy and healthy for many years to come.
Cancer
Like many other animals out there, cancer is a huge...
