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Keeping Rats as Pets
By Leslie Brown People often think of rats as creatures they have to get rid of, but rats can actually make wonderful pets. As companions, rats are sometimes compared to dogs, but they are a lot less work!...
on Wed, March 17th
Should You Keep Exotic Animals As Pets?
By Leslie Brown Animals that aren’t commonly kept as pets are usually considered “exotic.” Some animals that you see at the zoo, such as alligators, lions, tigers, monkeys, and very large snakes are sometimes kept...
on Sun, March 14th
Shedding Dogs: What to Do?
By Leslie Brown Every dog sheds--some more than others, but they all shed. Dog shedding can certainly be frustrating –hair everywhere, on clothes, on the furniture and carpet, in your car, and even in your food!...
on Thu, March 11th
Rabbits Make Great Pets
By Leslie Brown Domesticated rabbits make wonderful pets, mainly because of their quiet, sweet dispositions, soft cuddly fur, and small size. They are inexpensive to keep, which makes them the perfect pet in many...
on Tue, March 9th
Stay Well With Your Pets
By Leslie Brown Most pet owners don’t need to be reminded that their animals make them feel good. But your pets can actually make you healthy, improve your health, and help you stay that way. Pets are natural mood...
on Sat, March 6th
The Ostrich: Six-Months Old, Six-Feet Tall!
By Leslie Brown, with thanks to Joel Brust and the Indian Point Ostrich Ranch Ostriches like to strut their stuff, and they can run like the wind. When hatched, they weigh three pounds, and they grow a foot every...
on Wed, March 3rd
Introducing Children to a Dog
By Leslie Brown When introducing children to dog, the first step is to make sure you choose an appropriate dog--one that will be good for children. Before you actually bring home a dog, introduce children to the...
on Sun, February 28th
Does Your Pet Have a Personality?
By Leslie Brown Owners love to gush about their pet’s intelligence. But how much of our language do they really understand? It turns out that the language comprehension of some dogs rivals that of apes and parrots...
on Thu, February 25th
The Ostrich: Tallest, Fastest, Heaviest
By Leslie Brown Native to Africa, ostriches are the largest living birds in the world. Among birds, the ostrich is a record breaker. It is the tallest and heaviest of all birds. An ostrich can stand up to nine feet...
on Tue, February 23rd
Combo Dogs: The Doodle Phenomenon
By Leslie Brown Doodle dogs are a combination of two (or sometimes more) types of breeds, typically a Labrador or Golden Retriever bred with a Poodle. The resulting dog has the hair of a Poodle, which is thought to...
on Mon, February 22nd