Pets and Animals

You’ve decided you want to become a smallholder. You’ve discussed why and what animals you’d love to provide for so now you need to know how to be successful. Aside from having a thick stomach, a good sense of humour, being financial stable and knowing when to take a break and ask for help, these are just some of the key points in becoming a successful smallholder. Plan and Research Having a plan is the best place to start, although this sounds obvious, you’d be surprised how much can go wrong if you’re not prepared. Doing your research on informative websites like Wynnstay is a great place to begin your plan and research before taking a step into the world of smallholding. Your plan can help you determine what it is that you want to grow and produce and exactly where you’ll sell it....

Cat owners want to know if cat bonding really takes place. A cat can be a sociable animal in the right setting. Owners should take proactive steps to monitor the cat friend and see how it works. Other cats are good playmates and can make for the perfect bonding pet. Be sure to pair pets together based on their ability to share space and interact safely. Cats can be territorial, but they often create social relationships that are much appreciated. Set up play opportunities for all cats who are involved. That will teach them some basic play skills and encourage them to interact with one another. Give cats plenty of space when encouraging the cat bonding experience. A separate cat room is a great idea and could yield some impressive results along the way. Bonding pet experiences are fun fo...

Want to know what unconditional love feels like? Then get a companion who demands nothing but your love and care... a pet. When you own a little fluffy friend at home, you always have a pleasant company, a full-time protector and a playmate. Having a pet provides you with many mental, emotional and physical benefits but it also comes with a load of responsibilities and obligations. It becomes your duty to make sure that your pet is happy and healthy. Now, the question remains... how to do that? How can you know if your little friend is content and satisfied? Besides showering him with your affection and attention, you also need to make some extra efforts to ensure that your pet is fulfilled. Quality diet A complete and balanced diet is very essential for your pet because it effe...

With Fall upon us, it is natural for pet parents to wonder if pumpkin for dogs is just as beneficial as it is for humans. Because of the popularity of pumpkin spiced lattes and the anticipation of pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, pumpkin is an important staple this time of year. However, what most pet owners don’t seem to realize is that pumpkin can be more than just a treat for their best friend. In fact, pumpkin can be highly beneficial to a dog’s overall health. How beneficial is it? Well, in this article I will show you the true wonder of pumpkin for dogs and explain why you should offer your dog pumpkin year-round. Pumpkin Nutritional Benefits Pumpkin has a ton of nutritional benefits most pet owners aren’t aware of. Not only is pumpkin full of essential vitamins such as Vitamin ...

The water turtles are great pets, but as other animals, they also need special attention to stay healthy always. And key aspect that usually worries the owners is their food, and it’s not so evident always what type of food is suitable for them. Therefore, we clarify your doubts in this regard and give details what to feed water turtles to ensure their health. Steps to follow: The commercial foods sold in pet stores such as Petsexpert.co.uk are great for the turtles, because often nutritionally correct and offer everything they should have to keep healthy. However, it is likely that your turtle decides not to eat, something very frequent if the animal was recently caught or if it was not previously accustomed to these commercial foods. Do not overlook that in such natural state ...

When we think about taking our pets to the veterinarian, we usually do not think past the local vet in our area. He takes care of our dogs, cats, birds, snakes, etc. However, did you know that like a human doctor that has a specialty, so can a veterinarian? There are many types of veterinarian specialties to be studied if you want to work in this profession. You may be very surprised to know that the list consists of about 40 areas grouped into about 22 certain types of specialty organizations. So, if this is an area of career interest for you, the choices of what type of veterinarian to be is more than just a general range of what a regular vet can accomplish. If you are unsure of all the specialties that are out there, it would be a good idea to search the internet around the area ...