Pet Behavior Archives

Cat Eating Disorders: Thin Finicky Cats

In the previous article on obesity in cats, I mentioned that overweight cats can suffer numerous health problems, including a serious liver disease that is often fatal. On the other end of cat obesity, cats that are not eating enough is just as dangerous. Reasons For Cat Eating Disorders Finicky Eaters: It's ...

Guinea Pig’s Behavior and Sounds: What Do They Mean?

Guinea pigs make a remarkable range of noises, as many guinea pig lovers may have know it by no. Your guinea pig communicates through its unique sounds and behavioral patterns. By knowing what these are, you can understand your pet much better. Here are some of these common sounds and ...

Facts About Guinea Pig

Cavies, popularly known as guinea pigs, originate from South America. They make ideal children’s pets as they rarely bite and love companionship. Having said, this little furry bundle of joy also suitable for anyone who drag about exercising with their pet (i.e. walking the dog), spending "obscene" grooming fee or ...

Responsible Pet Ownership: What Is Expected of You?

Having a pet is a lifetime commitment and to be a responsible pet owner goes beyond than price—"How much is that doggy in the window?", merely provided food and shelter for your pet. Before you rush into the pet store to purchase that dog/cat/hamster/rabbit/guinea pig, stop and think for a ...

How To Stop Your Cat From Eating Houseplants

Although the costs of owning a cat are low such as food and the occasional veterinarian checkup, however, the amount of damage a cat can cause to our other processions such as furniture, clothes, shoes can be quite pricey. And for some reasons many cats just love to attack houseplants. If ...

Clicker Training Dogs: Is This Training Right For My Dog?

There are many dog training programs and to find one that works for you and your dogs can be a challenging and time consuming process. One of the most effective dog training, if not the best training program, would be clicker training. What Is A Clicker? A clicker is a small rectangular ...

Why Iguanas Might Be an Idea Pet for You

Why do people keep green iguanas as pets? Aside from the fun of showing off a little dinosaur resting comfortably on your shoulder, what is it that is so fascinating about having a huge untamed lizard that can grow up to 6 ft long and has a tendency to bite? Contrary ...

How To Handle Horse With Respect

Horses may not be pets for many regular folks, but we still need to treat these fine creatures with respect. If you are meeting or riding a horse for the first time, here are a few tips on how to approach horse with care and respect: Never approach a horse from ...

Are You Adopting the Right Dog from the Shelter?

Before you go to the shelter to adopt your new dog or puppy, make a list of what you want as far as physical and behavioral traits apply. Determine the type of dog that you have in mind. Are you looking for a big dog or a small dog? A ...