Most of us have heard the saying that a dog ages seven years for every human year. While there is some truth rooted in this statement, it’s wildly inaccurate. Under normal circumstances, we will most certainly outlive our furry companions. However, there is no formula to determine exactly how old our dog is in human […]

Bones of any animal are generally not recommended for dogs. For whatever reason, we feel the need to bring our domesticated dogs back to the wild in some manner which includes giving them raw or cooked bones. The truth is that a dog’s wild counterpart has an average lifespan of 5 years. Giving your dog […]

My favorite pet growing up (besides my turtles) was my cat, Mitz. He was a grey and white tiger-striped Persian mixed with an alley cat and his front paws had beautiful white “mittens.” Mitz was a tough cat who lived well into his early 20s. To me, this was and still is amazing! But what […]

Hamsters and guinea pigs are often used interchangeably in speech, but they are quite different. Not only are their physical characteristics remarkably dissimilar, their temperaments and behavioral traits also diverge dramatically. Deciding which one you would rather have requires that you know the characteristics and habits of each. Similarities Both hamsters and guinea pigs are […]