Recent Blog Posts

  • Five ways to stop a dog from digging holes

    June 1, 2013
    The iconic image many people think of when they think of dogs digging holes is the dog proudly putting a bone in it and covering it back up. In reality, this can leave you with a lot of holes in the ground.
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  • How to Prepare For Summer Birds

    June 1, 2013
    Preparing for the best and long awaited backyard wild bird feeding experience possible starts with understanding a wild bird’s seasonal changing feeding habits. • Early Summer: Wild birds have just finished nesting. They aggressively begin searching for food to feed their young.
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  • Dog Tricks: Four steps for teaching your dog to fetch

    May 1, 2013
    Armed with just a few tennis balls, you can train your dog to fetch - an activity that’s fun for a day in the park or in your backyard. Here are some steps to teach your dog:1) Get your dog interestedGet your dog interested in the ball by teasing him a little bit with it.
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  • Spring Pet-Care Tips

    May 1, 2013
    The seasons are changing quickly this year, which may leave us unprepared to contend with all the things that come with warm weather, especially if you're a pet owner. There are a few things you should keep in mind when caring for your pet this spring and into the summer months.
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  • Placing your birdbath

    April 1, 2013
    When you bring back that brand new birdbath from the store you may be asking yourself, “Now where am I going to put it?
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  • Treating rabbits for fleas

    April 1, 2013
    Rabbits, just like dogs or cats, can get fleas. However, if given some of the same treatment as a dog or cat might receive, it could be fatal.
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  • What To Do When Your Fish Are Always Hiding

    March 1, 2013
    Being a fish and pond owner is all about having the chance to relax and watch your fish enjoy its watery home. However, there is nothing more frustrating than skittish fish. Skittish fish will dart away at the first hint of movement or worse, perpetually stay in the shadows of the pond.
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  • Signs your dog may be sick

    March 1, 2013
    As a dog owner, you need to see when there’s something wrong with your dog so you know when you need to bring him to your veterinarian. Here are some tips from Registered Veterinary Technician Jenna Stregowski of About.
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  • Maintaining your gold fish bowl

    February 1, 2013
    So you’ve just won a goldfish at the fair and as you take it home in its plastic bag you think to yourself, “How am I going to take care of this thing? ” Here’s some ideas for keeping your goldfish that you named Freddy into becoming, well, Deady.
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  • Four items for cleaning your dog’s teeth

    February 1, 2013
    Just like humans, dogs also need their teeth cleaned in one way or another. If not, the bacteria from their teeth can be ingested and damage their organs over time.
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