Pets & Animals

Training a Rabbit to Use a Litter Box

Training a Rabbit to Use a Litter Box

We all love those cute little rabbit eyes and twitching nose and little cottontail. But did you know that cute little rabbit inside the hutch on the back patio would love to join you inside? Sure you bring him inside every now and then, but did you know that he could be litter trained just like a house cat?
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The Essentials of Guinea Pig Diets

The Essentials of Guinea Pig Diets

The key to keeping any house pet healthy and happy begins with their diet. There are lots of different guinea pig formulated foods available and it is hard to choose one over the other. In this article, I will talk about the things to look and plan for when choosing the best feed for your guinea pig.
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Proper Placement of Your New Bird Feeder

Proper Placement of Your New Bird Feeder

If you feed them, they will come. For the most part, when it comes to wild birds, this is true. There are however some things that you can do to increase the chance of getting a large variety of aviary friends to visit your back yard and feed more frequently.
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Keeping your pond plants blooming

Keeping your pond plants blooming

When evaluating the health of your pond and in particular your plant material, there are a few simple guidelines to follow that will prove useful in keeping your pond plants blooming all summer.

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Choosing the proper depth for your pond

Choosing the proper depth for your pond

One very important aspect in constructing a pond is water depth. Here are a few simple suggestions depending on the type of pond you plan to build.
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Time for Ticks

Time for Ticks

As the weather begins to change we will be outside much more often with our dogs. Just like we are becoming more active, so is the rest of nature, including ticks.
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Dog Dental Month

Dog Dental Month

February is Pet Dental Health Care month which means it’s a good time to take a look at your animal’s pearly whites. Studies show that two-thirds of our pets don’t get the dental maintenance they need to have healthy teeth.

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