General Pet Information

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Plant Pet Safety

Some leaves are toxic to our fuzzy friends.

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Winterizing Pet Homes

While you prepare for winter, consider your pets' needs too.

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Holiday Food Dos and Don’ts for Pets

Know when to give into the meows for food and when to resist puppy dog eyes for the safety and health of your pet.

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Flea Control: Treating Your Outdoor and Indoor Environment

Inside or out, follow these tips to evict the fleas.

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The Truth About Fleas and Your Pets

Fleas are a persistent problem for all pet owners. Learn more about what you can do to protect your home and your pets.

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Make PVC Bunk Beds for Your Pets

If you have pets you enjoy pampering, consider making them bunk beds out of PVC pipe.

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How to Make a Sash Window Pet Door

If doors don't work for your pets, use a window.

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Electronic Pet Door Sensor Types

There are three popular types of electronic pet door sensors on the market today.

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The Top Reasons Pet Owners Take Their Pets to the Vet

Every year, pets and their owners visit the veterinarian.

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Don't Grow These Plants if You Have Pets!

Are you putting your pets health at risk by having these common plants in or around your house?

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How to Waterproof Dog Beds

Learn how to protect the bed from water damage.

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5 Best Pet Odor Removal Options for Linoleum or Marble Floors

You may love animals, but you probably don't love this part.

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Natural Remedy for Neutralizing Pet Odor

Pet odor is one drawback of having dogs, cats and other pets in your home. Without exposing your home to harsh chemicals, you can use a number of natural remedies to neutralize the odor caused by pet urine, feces, vomit and simply the natural odors given off by your pets. Blot Stains with Cold Water

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Fixing a Leaky Hamster Water Bottle

A hamster water bottle is an essential part of any hamster cage. Hamsters require plenty of fresh water throughout the day and night. In order to ensure that your pet remains healthy, it's crucial that you keep its water supply available at all times. However, if the water bottle develops a drip or begins

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How to Build a Pet Mouse Cage

A mouse cage can be bought easily in different shapes and sizes at almost any pet shops. However, it is usually very expensive to buy. Another alternative to buying a mouse cage is to build one yourself. As a mouse spends most of its time in its cage, it is vital that you build one that is large, dry

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Installing a Hamster Water Bottle to a Cage

Installing a hamster water bottle is the cleanest and easiest way to provide your hamsters with clean water. In order to stay healthy, hamsters require a constant clean water supply, which a hamster water bottle can provide. Using a bowl instead of a water bottle requires you to do more cleaning up than

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Building Cages for Guinea Pigs

Cages ideal for guinea pigs are rather easy to build. If you try to build one yourself you will not only save money, but also be in a position to make it according to your preferences. Let us outline the main steps involved in accomplishing this task. Tools and Materials Needed: Measuring tape Marker

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Cleaning a Foam Dog Bed

As part of being a responsible dog owner, it is important to keep the foam dog bed clean so that your dog is comfortable at night. The usually dirt that congregates on a dog bed are from muddy paw prints, drool and moulted hairs. Tools and Materials Needed: Washing machine Dog bed Detergent Water A

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A Holistic Approach to Pet Nutrition

Pet nutrition is an important part of keeping your pets healthy and happy. A holistic approach to pet nutrition involves feeding our beloved cats and dogs with a natural, wholesome diet and not foods that are filled with processed and chemical-laden ingredients. Like us, pets thrive on foods that are

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Online Wholesale Pet Supplies

If you have a lot of pets, you can see considerable savings by buying wholesale pet supplies. For instance, with a pet rescue operation on your property, buying pet supplies wholesale makes a lot of sense. With so many to choose from, what online wholesalers are the best for purchasing pet supplies?

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Wholesale Pet Supplies for Resale

If you have a large number of pets or buy supplies for a shelter or pet shop, then buying wholesale pet supplies might make sense for you. You might even consider buying some to resell. Especially if you are a shelter, reselling some of the pet supplies that you buy can help you to raise money to pay

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Vinegar Remedies for Pets, Part 1

Vinegar remedies are among the safest of home remedies for domesticated cats and dogs. Some of the most

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Household Pet Cleaning Products: How to Deflea Carpet with Peppermint

Pet cleaning products are necessary if you have a pet.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Bird Perch

Bird perches are a must for the overall heath of your pet.

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Placing a Pet Door in a Metal Door

Mind the differences between metal and wood doors.

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How to Build Your Own Large Pet Door

Building a large pet door allows your animal the freedom to come and go as they need, and offers you a lot more flexibility.

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5 Best Pet Odor Removal Options for Concrete

Trying to find a good pet odor eliminator can seem like a tough job at times. Follow our advice and you should be able to get it done!

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Your Pet vs. Your Hardwood Floors

Tackle the hair, piddle, and scratches on your wood floors.

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Building Round Bird Cages

If you're going to keep a bird inside, make it a nice home.

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How To Insulate a Pet Door Flap

Pet doors are great for your furry best friends, but they can allow air to escape from your home. Insulate them with this guide.

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3 Low-cost Pet Odor Removal Options for Hardwood Floors

Pets and hardwood floors don't have to be enemies.

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How to Clean Reptile Cages

Reptiles are often considered exotic pets, and they have quite a popular following. After all, how often

A Guide to Pet-proofing Your House

Pets are part of the family, so just like you would child-proof a house, make sure your animals are safe, too!

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Installing Sliding Glass Pet Doors

Pet doors for sliding glass doors can eliminate the frustration of not having a self-serve exit for your

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Keeping Plants Alive in a Fish Bowl

There are many advantages in putting aquarium plants in a fish bowl. It does not only add beauty to it,