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Every pet owner wants to give their pet a special treat now and then, either to celebrate a holiday or birthday, as a reward for a special trick or training or just because. The last thing that should happen because of that treat is discomfort, illness or death, but unless pet owners know what is poisonous to their pets, they could accidentally offer a toxic treat instead of a sweet surprise. About Pet Digestion and Dietary Needs Animals have evolved to need certain diets, and their diets don't necessarily coincide with what humans might need to eat healthy. Furthermore, altering...

From coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose to a fever and aches, having a cold can be an exhausting experience. But while we may find relief in an extra blanket, a bowl of chicken soup, or a dose of cough syrup, what remedies can you offer your feline friend when it is your cat that catches a cold? Cats and Colds Cats are not immune to diseases, and different viral or bacterial infections can present the same upper respiratory distress as a typical human cold. It is important to note, however, that the viruses and bacteria that cause these symptoms...

All pets need play, but you can't take a hamster for a walk, teach a ferret to catch a Frisbee or play fetch with a parakeet – so what games can you play? The Importance of Play In the wild, small animals stay fit and alert as they scavenge for food, evade predators, seek out shelter, court mates, raise young and do other things that are necessary to survive. Our captive pets, however, have a life of ease and luxury, and their minds and bodies are not nearly as active. This can lead to several problems, from obesity and illness...

It can be hard to know what to do when you have a sick aquarium fish. After all, treating a fish's infection isn't exactly the same as treating the common cold. However, there are some steps you can take to ensure your sick fish is properly cared for and illness is prevented throughout your tank. New Fish? Keep That Little Guy Separate Maybe you just got a new fish to add to the family. It's so exciting to add another little swimmer to your aquarium, but before you do, it's best to put them in a separate tank for a...

Summer can be a stressful time for any lawn. With proper seasonal care, however, you can keep your lawn in great condition to withstand all of summer’s extremes and activities. How Summer Is Hard on Lawns Summer is a season of extremes, with long hours of brutal sunlight, blazing hot temperatures, and cycles of drought and flooding between summer storms. Summer is also when weeds and fungus are growing more vigorously and pests are on the lookout for tasty roots and shoots to feed on. And even while lawns have to face these stresses, they’re also subject to the most...