Pets & Animals / pet care

Winter Safety For Dogs and Cats

Winter Safety For Dogs and Cats

Winter can be a stressful time for our dogs and cats. Especially when they need to stay outside for awhile. Keeping them comfortable when the temperatures drop presents some specific challenges we should address.
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Bringing Home a New Cat: Essential Tips for a Smooth Transition

Bringing Home a New Cat: Essential Tips for a Smooth Transition

Bringing home a new cat is an incredibly rewarding experience, and it's essential to be aware of the challenges faced by cats that end up in shelters, eagerly awaiting their forever homes. In Idaho's Treasure Valley, several compassionate organizations, including Pet Haven and the Idaho Humane Society, work tirelessly to find loving homes for these deserving animals. Zamzows, continues to lend their unwavering support to these efforts.
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The Benefits of Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Reptiles

The Benefits of Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Reptiles

Black Soldier Fly Larvae are an excellent feeder bug for any reptile, or other animals, that eat insects! They have a good amount of protein, aren’t too high in fat, and are softer and easier to digest than some other feeders like mealworms. Their most important feature though is their naturally high calcium content!
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Preparing Your Pets for Warmer Weather

Preparing Your Pets for Warmer Weather

With spring comes revitalization and the promise of resuming all of your favorite outdoor activities. However, spring can quickly come and pass, leaving us with the heat of summer before we realize. Being prepared for seasonal changes is part of being a responsible pet owner. 
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How to Deal With Cat Aggression

How to Deal With Cat Aggression

Many cat owners have had the unpleasant experience of their normally sweet and cuddly cat turning into an aggressive tiger when they least expect it. It could consist of their pet severely biting them, or could be as simple as hissing and swatting at the owner when they attempt to pet the cat. 
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The Pros and Cons of Heat Rocks

The Pros and Cons of Heat Rocks

Use of reptile heat rocks is on the rise again. The reptile heat rock manufacturers have made dramatic improvements in recent years making them a safe additional heat source for the dry desert reptile species. The popular bearded dragon is just one of the heat loving reptiles that benefit greatly from having more than one heat source.
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