Should I use a Prong Collar for Dogs?

Should I use a Prong Collar for Dogs?

Training your pets is important. Dogs especially need to be well trained so they can enjoy a happy, healthy social life. Proper leash training ensures the safety of your dog, you, and those you both interact with when in public. But if you ask around the dog park for...
Why Does Your Rat Squeak?

Why Does Your Rat Squeak?

At birth, we communicate in a big way. Usually with a welcoming cry to the world. Body language, cooing, more crying, and eventually smiles express our wants and needs. When a rat is born, they are deaf and blind. They soon begin utilizing sounds, body language, and...
Dogs and Kong Toys – Serious Fun!

Dogs and Kong Toys – Serious Fun!

“You can discover more about a person in an hour of playing than a year of conversation.” I wonder if Plato would agree that his profound statement also applies to animals. As technology hasn’t yet made it possible to chat with your dog, communicating through play is...
Reasons for Puppies Crying all Night

Reasons for Puppies Crying all Night

Getting a new puppy is almost like having a child that worries you every time you hear them cry. They really can’t tell you what the problem is, and that makes you feel helpless. But just like children, puppies cry for many reasons, and if you can figure out what your...
6 Safe Natural Sedatives For Your Cat

6 Safe Natural Sedatives For Your Cat

The human-feline relationship is one of the oldest alliances in the animal kingdom. As humans began to cultivate crops, opportunistic animals, like rodents, started to move in to partake in the delectable fruits of mankind’s labor. With the human grain barrels...