Ensure your puppy stays healthy this year by providing a balanced diet, regular vet check-ups, and daily exercise. Don't forget plenty of love and socialization to nurture their happy, thriving spirit!

Hamsters will stuff their cheeks with just about anything, but they require a balance diet to thrive. As omnivores, they eat a number of foods, from seed, fruits and greens towards the occasional insect or any other type...

Q: Is it OK to feed dogs whole grain bread for any treat? My Labrador Retrievers like it, and I've been giving it to them for years. A:What an excellent idea for a dog treat! Whole grain bread should...

You haven't seen a truly blissful cat if you don't have witnessed one rolling around in some catnip. With only a sprinkle of this minty green herb (known as nepeta cataria in the scientific community), your cat may...

The Advantages of Single-Ingredient Treats We're all acquainted with the saying, "Less is much more." In the case of single-ingredient pet treats, this common phrase certainly is true. Single-ingredient pet treats are, as the name suggests, treats that contain only...

All mammals need a mix of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids that can not be produced by your body and must be supplemented through the animal's diet, but each species' dietary needs are unique. And cats aren't...

After ten years of counting calories and starting (and stopping) fad diets for myself, I began to determine the significance a healthy, balance diet for not only myself, but my pets too. With the growing number of dogs...

When looking at the ingredients in commercial dog food, you're certain to have some questions, including: "Why all of the added colors? Is 21 percent crude protein enough for my dog? What exactly are these things I can...

If you have a feline friend, odds are you've discovered her interest in catnip. This mysterious kitty kryptonite can be found in everything from cat treats to interactive cat toys. Despite its popularity with cats worldwide, many pet...

You should talk to your avian veterinarian for those who have questions regarding what nutrients are most important for your bird’s species. There are, however, some generalities that apply to all parrots. What follows is really a listing...