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The Pet Whisperers

The Pet Whisperers

Being a pet parent is hard. We make it easy. Become a pet whisperer with these tips and tricks.

Best Hypoallergenic Large Dogs
Perhaps one of the most upsetting things about having allergies is the lifestyle choices that they limit. If you're allergic to gluten, you can't eat pizza. If you are allergic to dogs, you can't have your own furry friend at home...or can you?
By Riley Raul Reese9 years ago in Petlife
Why You Shouldn't Declaw Your Cat
If you own a cat, odds are at least one piece of your furniture has suffered the price of being used as a personal scratching post. Many people consider declawing their furry friend to protect their furniture, but in this article I am going to explain why that can negatively affect your cat, as well as list some alternatives to declawing.
By Jamie D9 years ago in Petlife
Budgerigar
Budgerigars, also commonly known as budgies, are among one of the most popular, well-known, and most homed parrots in the world. It might come as a shock to some of you that something so small is considered a parrot, and specifically budgerigar are classified under the family Psittaculidae, or as we more commonly know this family; parakeets. There exist many different kinds of parakeets, some of them big, and some of them small—like the budgie.
By John Ford9 years ago in Petlife
Best Small Dogs for Families
If you are new to dog ownership, or if you are a family who lives in city apartments, then small dogs are probably what you should be focusing in on. Petite, friendly, and generally considered easy to train, most small dogs are good companions for families of every size — and in every type of neighborhood.
By Riley Raul Reese9 years ago in Petlife
Must-Have Toys for Large Dogs
Large dog breeds, such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds, are playful and have a need to always be entertained. It can be difficult to find the perfect toy for your dog without doing some research. Based on your dog's mentality and the size of the dog, these toys have been deemed as must-have toys for large dogs.
By Jessica Herring9 years ago in Petlife
Feed Your Dog 'Human Food'
While tons of people follow the directions on the big bag of dog food they buy at the grocery store and heed all the warnings of "human food"—that may not be the best way to a healthy life for your furry friend.
By Emily Adams9 years ago in Petlife
Stop Diseases Spreading
The main causes of respiratory diseases in horses are: Virus infection – contact with other animals, eg StranglesContact with buckets, fences, saddlery used or touched by infected horsesAirborne bacteria from infected horses in cold wet conditionsBronchitis - secondary infection or allergyWorms - round worm larvae migrating through lungsDust or musty feed or conditions, eg stable bedding, mouldy hayChokingGalloping an unfit horseWorking horse on a full stomachTying a hot horse up in cold draughty conditions (inappropriate care of hot horse)Careless drenching fluid to lungsNot vaccinating horse against Equine Influenza, etcDraughty living conditionsTravel stress
By Clare Scanlan9 years ago in Petlife
Animal Care: Iguanas
When you hear the name iguana, you probably think of these large, green lizards crawling around the Miami, Florida area. As true as that is, there is much more to these beautiful creatures, with them making fantastic pets. Sure, they aren't cuddly like dogs and cats, nor are they very social, but they are very interesting, and make for great conversation starters. When people tend to ask "What kind of pets do you have?" and you answer that you have an iguana, that alone may raise a few eyebrows and cause a few questions asked. So, what goes into caring for these long lizards?
By Sage Fear9 years ago in Petlife
How To Train Your Small Dog. Top Story - July 2017.
Having a dog can be one of the best decisions you make in your life. Dogs offer companionship, loyalty, and can even be party animals in their own right. However, before you actually get to reap the full rewards of having a dog, you need to train your dog.
By Rowan Marley9 years ago in Petlife
Worst Dog Breeds for Families
I'm a firm believer that dogs are truly the best friends that humans can have. However, not all dogs are the same — and some are definitely not a good match for families with small children, cats, or owners who aren't really adept at training animals.
By Riley Raul Reese9 years ago in Petlife
Foods That Are Poisonous To Dogs
When you see those big brown puppy dog eyes looking up at you while you eat dinner, it's so hard to refuse his begging for scraps. Most of the time, tossing your dog a couple of scraps of dinner won't hurt. Human food, on the whole, tends to be alright with canine digestive systems.
By Emily McCay9 years ago in Petlife
Three Ways You’re Miscommunicating with Your Pet. Top Story - July 2017.
Animals are innately intuitive beings. People… not so much. Animals survive in the wild using their five senses and gut instincts. People, on the other hand, generally turn off their intuitive abilities by the time they’re six or seven years old. So, when an animal (a highly intuitive being) meets someone out-of-touch with their intuition (most humans), there’s lots of potential for miscommunication and high jinks.
By Danielle MacKinnon9 years ago in Petlife