The holidays are all about giving and unwrapping wonderful surprises in packages both big and small. But one Yuletide surprise you should think twice about foisting onto an unsuspecting recipient is a new puppy, kitten, bird, small mammal or other pet -- the kind of Christmas gift that can open a Pandora 's Box of troubles, say the experts.
While it may be exciting to choose a new pet companion for a child or loved one during the holiday season, the...
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Spoiling your dog doesn't have to mean spending lots of money. With a little love and creativity, you can ensure that your dog stays healthy and happy. Diane Levy lives in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains of eastern Tennessee and shares her 50-year-old farm house with two cats and a dog. Self-employed, Levy knows how to manage work and life on a tight budget. She makes practical decisions influenced by a caring heart.“I treat my animals the...
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What to expect from your canaryCanaries are tidy, nondestructive and easy to care for, but they do not like to be handled. They are appreciated most for their pleasant, melodious song. All male canaries sing, starting as early as three months of age. If a male canary becomes ill, it may stop singing until the following spring even though the initial illness has resolved. Canaries are not social birds. One bird kept as a single pet will be content. Males must...
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Are you ready for a new puppy? You've picked a name and loaded the kibble in the pantry and now can't wait for puppy to come home. After all, it's so cute and cuddly. But did you also know it can poop in the house, cost money, and shed all over everything? (New! Try our Dog Breed Finder Tool to help you make your selection [Opens in a new window/tab].)
If not, you're like too many others who get a puppy without really knowing what's...
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What to expect from your ratRats make excellent pets, being clean, quiet and easy to care for. Strong bonds can quickly be formed with these intelligent, inquisitive and affectionate animals. Because rats are so social (free-ranging rats live communally), it is best for at least two same-sex or altered rats to live together. Single rats must receive more attention than most pet owners are willing to give. Rats are usually very gentle and reluctant to bite...
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