When a dog gets into a garbage can, the resulting mess is enough to frustrate even the most tolerant dog-lover. Whether a stray tips over your trash can or your own dog does some damage at the neighbors, here are some tips about how to keep a dog out of...
While cute for Groundhog's Day, groundhogs quickly become annoying when they're digging in your yard, burrowing under fences and treating your plants like a salad buffet. There are few ways to humanely keep the pests out of your yard and protect your...
So the woods are home to lots of different critters and these animals live here all the time we might be walking through on occasionally but this is the home to these different animals. And not all these animals are animals going to be friendly to you...
Knowing if your pet fox is ill takes careful observation and information about your fox. Find a veterinarian who is familiar with the kind of fox that you have and spend time getting to know your fox's normal behavior and activity levels. Illnesses can...
Okay, so we're going to feed our snake. Here's some tips and tricks to not get bit. That's going to help stop you from being associated with your, his food. What you want to do, is you always want to feed on a very strict schedule. You always want to...
On behalf of Expert Village I'm Nicole. This one here is a size 30 critter cage I got this from my local pet store. It's made by a reptile company so what they do is they took the idea that all glass aquarium made it wider, gave it lot more floor space...
Often we find a newly dug up plant in our flowerbeds and wonder what has happened. This kind of garden crime is frequently committed by man's best friend. Dogs love to dig in the dirt. Loose, freshly worked dirt provides dogs a great opportunity to...
You love your puppy but you hate the havoc it wreaks on your garden. But how do you provide man’s best friend with a yard to play in when you don’t want them to damage your landscaping or food source? Dog urine, playful digging and even...
A bird bath provides songbirds and other wildlife with a vital source of drinking water and a convenient place to bath, and will draw bird to your yard like a magnet. Here's a quick guide to picking out the best bird bath for your yard.
Snakes can have numerous reactions at feeding time. While one may ignore its food for some time, the next may strike before your hand has left the cage. If you're a brand new snake owner, you may not know quite how to approach your pet with food. Have no...
Just like other animals rats like to play. Since they spend much of their time in a cage they need activities to keep their lives active and interesting. Making toys for your pet rat is easy and you will have almost as much fun watching them as they will...
Finding supplies for a pet chinchilla is much easier today with the growing popularity of these small animals. Here are some ideas on how to stock up, whether shopping online or at local pet stores.
Tennessee is one of the few states in America where owning a pet monkey is legal. However, owning a baboon or an ape (that doesn't have a tail) is illegal. Monkeys make horrible pets--they're undisciplined, loud and even dangerous--and so are abandoned...
If rats make you nervous and hamsters don't appeal to you, you can still have fun with rodents if you pick a pet chipmunk. The best way to find one is to ask around or find other owners through the Internet. Get a young one that will be easy to tame. You...
Your pet loves you, wants to please you and looks to you for his every need. You do everything you can to keep him safe, happy and healthy. In the summer, there are special considerations when it comes to keeping your pet secure and in good shape.
Fleas are one of the most common types of parasite known to mankind or dogkind or catkind. They are unpleasant, incredibly annoying, and really hard to get rid of. The only thing worse than a flea-infested house is the side effects you may experience...
Biological diversity, or "biodiversity," is the vast variety of Earth's living things. According to the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), many species of plants have 400 thousand genes or more, leading to an endless number of genetic variations...
You’re not about to keep a great white named Jaws in a bathtub, but you’d really like to have a pet shark. Many smaller fish known as “sharks” can be found in pet stores and are completely compatible for a freshwater community...
Whether you're in a new town or your friends are out of town, you may feel down or bored because you're on your own. Cheer up, you can still have plenty of fun and fascinating experiences when you're by yourself.
Birding is a great hobby for young and old alike. You often don't have to look any further than your own back yard, though venturing out to explore other habitats can be a fun family activity. Knowing the right type and quantity of wild bird food to buy...
A popular vacation option for families around the world, camping does not have to exclude the four-legged members of your clan. Follow these easy steps if you plan to bring your dog on that next outdoor adventure.
When a cat has lived inside for most of its life, it may be hard to train it to live in the Great Outdoors. But sometimes life circumstances--a new baby or a new home, for example--make people change their minds about where their cat should stay. Here...
Even kids can fall prey to the winter doldrums. Lift their spirits - and yours - by making a Christmas tree for your neighborhood's feathered residents.
Raising a kitten into a healthy member of your family takes dedication and responsibility. Find out some things you can do to make sure you are prepared to bring this furry little friend into your home.
The selection of an Easter pet for your family requires careful consideration of what will be needed to care for it when it reaches adulthood. Read the information below before you commit to the lifelong obligation of providing for a baby bunny, chicken...