iPhone App
Newsletter
Hi! I am Anne-Marie for Expert Village and today we were learning basic dog grooming. This is Goony and Goony has had most of his prep work done. He has had his eyes shaved down. He has had his ears shaved down. His ears have been plucked and cleaned. He...
Fund raising is an important activity for people who have a hard time making money. For example, it is important to raise money for the hearing impaired. Though the hearing impaired hold jobs all over the world in many different positions, it can be hard...
There is a number of different substrates you can use to put into your Hognose Snake's enclosure. Some of the best substrates to use is Aspen shavings, that's what I use, they are very absorbent, they don't create a lot of dust. Or you can used recycled...
There are many options when choosing bedding for your doghouse. Veterinarians at the Animal Vet Center say some materials work better than others. Whatever you choose, all vets agree that the bedding should be dry.
Now there?s a lot of different substrates you can use for your snake. The best one I think is aspen shavings, they are readily available at any pet store or reptile supply store, they are very absorbent, and they don't create a lot of dust. One thing you...
If you find maggots on your puppy, this infestation is known as myiasis. These maggots are typically larva from blowflies, and the eggs hatch quickly in warm weather. The eggs are small and can usually be seen on the skin. If your puppy has a wound, the...
The Maltese is a beautiful, long-haired dog. Proper, vigilant grooming is a must to keep its coat from turning into a tangled mess. Grooming may also be required before your dog can be showed in a competition, boarded in a kennel or bred to another dog...
Mites are one of the most common pests you may encounter when keeping small animals, including hamsters, one of the world's most popular pets. Not only are mites annoying to your pet, but the stress they cause can lead to aggression and general...
Hi my name is Sarah and this is Halibut, and I am one of the exotic technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to provide you with some helpful information on owning a rabbit. If you choose to keep...
According to a poll by the Associated Press and Petside.com, 50 percent of American pet owners consider pets to be just as much a part of the family as the human family members. Therefore, it's not surprising that dog owners give dogs table food, take...
Ringworm in cats and other animals is a fungal infection. It is the most common contagious skin infection in cats, and it can develop on an animal's skin, hair or nails. Feline ringworm is especially common in cats and kittens less than 1 year old...
For many reasons a dog may develop a rash under its fur that will cause them to scratch constantly. This can be dangerous if the dog continuously scratches itself uncontrollably and damages its skin or body. It's much easier and cheaper to treat a rash...
Hamsters referred to as "blueberry dwarf hamsters" are a blue-gray color morph of Campbell's dwarf Russian hamster. These small fluffy hamsters are popular pets due to their unique coloration, their easy-going personalities and their ease of care...
Cat litter should not be used for rabbits. Clumping cat litter is toxic when ingested. It is best to use litter specifically for rabbits; however, pay attention to the ingredients and materials used to manufacture the litter. Deodorized pine and cedar...
A maggot infestation, or myiasis, on your dog is mainly caused by the larva of the blowfly. These little insects lay their eggs on necrotic, inflamed, or infected tissue of your pet. During warm weather the eggs will hatch within 24 hours and the maggots...
Hi! My name is Sarah, I’m at Petland in Pembroke Pines, Florida tonight and on behalf of expertvillage.com, I’m going to speak with you a little bit about caring for mice. As far as the size of your mouse’s cage goes, it should be a...
Most horse owners who keep horses in a stall are familiar with wood chips, often sold as wood shavings, as a bedding resource. Wood shavings are an inexpensive source for springy bedding that absorbs horse manure and urine. The process of separating...
A styptic pencil is used to stop minor bleeding that can result from shaving nicks and small cuts. Styptic pencils can also be used on canker sores (not open ones) to help them heal faster. Styptic pencils contain aluminum sulfate, a compound that...
Now we're going, we're going to clip the dog's face. Here we have the clippers and the dog's face. The dog's face goes from here to the eye. We start off at the ear, and go forward toward the eye, down the cheek into a little V shape at the bottom. And...
Shih Tzus originated in China and is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. They became royalty when a couple in the court received a pair during the Tang Dynasty. Since then, they have been a favorite of royals for their playful, yet trustworthy and...
Animals are as prone to sunburn as humans are. Cats and dogs will suffer the pain of the burn and can get skin cancer. Sunscreen should be used on pets when they are exposed to the sun, particularly if they spend a large amount of time outside. The ears...
When you attend a horse show at another facility, you will usually be provided a show stall unless you opt to keep your horse tied to the trailer. A show stall should be safe, comfortable and clean so that your horse doesn't get excited or nervous as you...
When most people think they are allergic to cats, they think of cat fur. But the real culprit of cat allergies is cat dander. Dander is a mixture of fur and dead skin. Like humans, cats' skin sheds all the time, and it's not always visible to the naked...
Wooden rabbit cages are a little trickier to clean than your normal plastic or metal cages. This is because wooden cages absorb the rabbit's urine. You will want to disinfect the wood as well as give the cage a thorough cleansing. This will keep your...
Though chickens are usually raised for their fresh eggs, chickens are also highly effective at bug and slug control. In the May/June 2009 issue of "Grit Magazine," Pam Maynard calls chickens and poultry "the ultimate low-cost, chemical-free approach" to...
Here at The Daily Puppy, we love puppies of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and colors. We encourage visitors to browse our puppy picture archives to look at all the adorable photos of past daily puppies, and to bookmark this page and visit often to see what cutie-pie graces the front page. Want us to run a feature of your special little puppy? We are always looking for submissions of the cutest puppies on the planet.
Puppies | Dogs | Unsubscribe | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Frequently Asked Questions | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | Sitemap
