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Are you considering adopting a pet hamster? Our Hamster Care Guide will help you make the right choices with tips on how to care for your pet hamster.

Are you considering adopting a snake? Our Snake Care Guide will help you make the right choices with tips and advice on how to care for your pet snake.

We know how important it is to regularly groom your pet, no matter the breed. And having the right tools makes it a whole lot easier.

Bringing a brand new cat home is such an exciting time for pet owners. It is nearly impossible to be 100% prepared for your new companion's arrival, but we will do our best to make sure you are on your way.

Caring for a kitten is about more than providing food, warmth, and a comfy bed. You must also love her and provide preventative healthcare along with meeting the kitten’s emotional and behavioral needs.

Your new kitten is going to love her fur-ever home, but that first night it’s going to seem strange and scary to her. Help her to settle in quickly by thinking about events from her point of view and adjusting the arrangements accordingly.

Play time offers physical and mental benefits that keep your cat entertained and can help eliminate destructive behaviors like clawing.

Ferret proofing your home is a little like child-proofing, only on a smaller scale. Making your home safe will go a long way to keeping your little bundle of fur happy, healthy and mischief free.

We can’t leave our furry friends out when it comes to dressing up for Halloween but when it comes to costuming cats, simpler is better. 

The technical term for this is ‘Pica’ which is defined as ‘the eating of nonfood items’. Causes for pica can be similar to that of coprophagia, and can range from normal exploration to actual medical condition.

Making your own unique dog coat is simple with these no-sew patterns using up-cycled fabrics or an old t-shirt.

Bathing your cat is not strictly speaking necessary, but there are a number of reasons that you may want to consider it. Here are a few precautions to take and some tips that will get you underway.

A dog who is "leash reactive" is most likely experiencing some anxiety, fear or discomfort associated with other dogs. The situation is worse on a lead because your dog can’t approach in a safe and relaxed way.

The first thing to stress about aging in cats is that aging itself is not a disease. There are some normal changes that your cat will undergo.  There are also some abnormal changes that we need to pay close attention to.

Finding out your dog has hip dysplasia raises many questions. How is it treated? Will your dog spend their life in pain? Here is what you need to know.