Unlike pets like dogs and cats, reptiles do not need “friends” or “companions”. They are not social animals, and in fact, most are solitary by nature. If they are going to want interaction of any kind, it is generally with their owner. Situations that involve repitles of the same species coming together in the wild generally involve mating or a larger one eating a smaller one. Read More
Can Your Reptile Bond with You?
Reptiles are cold-blooded, but does that mean they’re cold-hearted, too? Experts aren’t exactly sure if reptiles have the ability to bond with humans or not. “Unlike domesticated dogs and cats, reptiles have retained their primitive characteristics,” says Adam Denish, VMD, a veterinarian at Rhawnhurst Animal Hospital in Philadelphia and Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Read More
How To Keep Your Fish Tank Clean
Aquariums are in essence a “closed system” – that is to say that when your fish defecate or food is left uneaten, there is simply nowhere for it go apart from floating around in the water. For obvious reasons, over time this build-up of organic waste can be harmful for your fish, as well as making your aquarium unsightly. Read More
How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Need?
Physical and mental stimulation is essential for the well-being and health of you dog. Along with spending time outdoors for long walks and hikes, there are also a number of indoor activities you can do to keep your canine kid’s body moving and heart rate up. Read More
7 Tips for a Happy Indoor Cat
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a garden for their cat to play in, or easy access to the great outdoors from a window or ledge, especially in large cities. It’s also a well-known fact that most people with pedigree cats keep them exclusively indoors, which many cats can find frustrating. Read More
5 Ways To Tell Your Dogs You Love Them In Their Own Language
Pup parents know that our dogs love us deeply, even though they do not express it in the same manner as humans do. Read More