Pet Ideas
DISCOVER MUST-HAVE TO-DOS FROM OTHER USERS
Get inside advice on taking care of your pets with ideas from other users.Pick some to-dos to get done
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ASK OUR EXPERTS
Our pet experts are veterans (and veterinarians), and they can answer your questions right away.- Do dogs get strep throat?
No, but they can give it.
- Should I give my cat a shower if she has a fever?
That could make her sicker.
- Why are my dog's eyes bloodshot?
Here are several possible reasons.
- How do I measure sugar levels in my diabetic hamster?
Use test strips to check its urine.
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About Wendy
Wendy’s love of animals started as a child. She began training, competing and showing dogs in 1976. This was also the year she adopted an abused, behaviorally challenged German Shepherd Dog who inspired her love of animal behavior.
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UNCOVER GREAT IDEAS
The web is packed full of great ideas for every pet owner, and we’ve got them all right here. -
Understanding dog food labelsWhen you evaluate food for your dog, it helps to know what the label is required to tell consumers.
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Clean your cat's chompersKeep kitty's teeth clean now to prevent diseases later in life.
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Train your dog to sit and stayThe time you spend teaching your dog to sit and stay pays off when you least expect.
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Parrots as petsGetting a parrot is a lifelong commitment. Understand what you're getting yourself into.
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More ideas for pets
- The feral cat crisis
Learn what you can do to reduce the number of feral and stray cats.
- Get a purebred at mutt prices
Half the dogs up for adoption are purebreds.
- The problem with people food
Regularly feeding table scraps to your dog can create nutrient imbalances.
- Build a climbing tree for your cat
Your indoor cat can still feel like king of the jungle when you build a cat tree from a sturdy fallen branch.
