On behalf of Expert Village, my name is Laura, and I'm here to talk to you about budgies. For more information on budgies, go to your local pet store. They will have a wide variety of books and magazines for you to look at. They will also have someone...
It is extremely important to keep your contact information up to date on your pet's microchip. Without correct information, there is no way to contact the owner once a lost pet is found. Contact the microchip's manufacturer directly or online to update...
Learn how to get more information on Veiled Chameleons with expert pet care advice in this free reptile video clip.
You have to be incredibly trained in animal sciences to become a veterinarian. Someone who wants to be a vet will start off as an assistant to a vet or some other worker within an already established veterinarian’s practice. They must fiercely...
Pet identification (ID) tags are a great way to ensure your pet's safe return should your pet ever become lost. They are recommended for both indoor and outdoor pets, and are most frequently used on dogs and cats. Pet ID tags can be purchased for less...
Now it's very important that when you purchase any animal you make sure that you have a veterinarian lined up for just in case your animal gets ill. It's a little more difficult in reptiles to find a doctor that has a herpetological background but you...
Banding is one of the simplest and most reliable ways to identify a number of bird species, including parrots. Bands are typically a small plastic or metal strip with a unique set of letters and numbers that is placed around the bird's leg and the band...
It can be devastating when your pet goes missing. You want to do everything you can to get your pet home as soon as possible. To that end, it is important to be prepared and know what to do so you can act quickly.
Inserting a microchip in a pet has revolutionized pet recovery. When a dog gets loose and is not wearing a collar and identification, or the collar gets lost, many humane societies now have scanners that can check the lost pet for a microchip. There is...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, I own Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic, and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com to talk to you about cat obedience. This is also on the internet. This clicker…books…is a place called Sunshine Books. This...
According to the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), thousands of animals need fostering or adoption. Dogs, cats, rabbits and birds are the most common animals placed in shelters every day. Unfortunately, caring for them is extremely...
There are several medications on the market that keep fleas and ticks off of your dog. Some do more than just kill fleas and ticks while some products only take care of the fleas. As prescription medications, they have all been deemed safe for dogs with...
Information technology, or learning to find and use information through computer programs and systems, will one day be used in every job field. Today's children must begin developing their computer and technology skills at an earlier age than ever before...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, I am the owner of Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am here to speak to you about breeding cats. For further information on taking care of kitties, of kittens, and cats that...
Micro-chipping your dog is very important. I hope none of you have ever lost a dog, or has known someone whose dog ran away or they had their dog lost. Micro-chipping can be done at various groomers or vets in your neighborhood. It just simply, it just...
It is possible that bulldogs are one of the most unappreciated breeds of dogs in the world. Most people look at them and see a large drooling mass of blubber that lays on the floor all day, only getting up to snarl and snap at someone. The truth is that...
The behavior of a pet will often indicate sickness. If it's not an emergency, however, you may not want to go to the trouble of scheduling an appointment with a local veterinarian. If the pet has a medical condition, it's in his best interest to get the...
Ferrets are one of the most common household pets next to cats and dogs and are very easy to become attached to due to their exuberant play and constant antics. With an average lifespan of eight to ten years, ferrets make loving pets and can be wonderful...
Critical thinking is an important but forgotten art lost in the rush to teach U.S. students to score well on standardized tests. How to reason is an important skill students need to learn quickly. Two of seven so-called habits of the mind that were...
On behalf of Expert Village I'm Nicole and I'm here to tell you about corn snakes. For more information on corn snakes you can contact your local pet store. They will often times have somebody who is very experienced in the specific areas such as...
On behalf of Expert Village, I'm Nicole, and I'm here to tell you about Iguanas. For more information on your Iguana's health, contact your local veterinarian. If you do not already have a vet lined up for your Iguana, just call your local vet, and they...
Finding the right vet for your pet is just as important as choosing a primary care doctor for your family. You want a vet that is patient and willing to listen to your concerns. You also want a vet that is well-known for making correct diagnoses. There...
For some dog owners, genetic testing is a way to prove that they own a purebred dog or the descendant of a specific dog. Other dog owners use genetic testing out of curiosity to determine exactly what breeds comprise their pet. Genetic information has...
When you go away and leave your beloved dog in the care of a sitter, you want to make sure that he will be looked after during your absence. In order to help ensure that your pet gets the care he needs, you should consider making a checklist. The...