Pet Care

Pet health care insurance is not a new idea. It has been introduced for many years, but people have not been aware of it. In addition, the availability of pet  health insurance  plans been limited and, the policy restrictions have been prohibitive in many cases. Pet  health insurance  is a great help for you to pay for the treatments, surgeries and procedures your pet might need someday. There are only few pet  health insurance  that are available. This includes the routine care visits. You can find  health insurance  for most household pets like cats, birds, dogs and other domestic companions. You can also search for pet  health insurance  online. Veterinary medicine is one of the little health care professions that are not financially based on the insurance. Unlike most dental, medical and pharmacy cases in human medicine, veterinary patients are responsible for veterinary costs incurred. This includes routine/preven...

A small pet such as a hamster often make great choices for kids, but along with the fun comes the responsibility of hamster care .  To be a responsible pet owner, kids should be trained in all aspects of the care for their new pet. Hamsters are considered to be a pet that is easily kept.   Cute, small, furry and active, all features that appeal to children.   The hamster is a rodent that originated from the country of Syria.   The name “hamster” is derived from the German word hamstern, or “to hoard”, which is exactly what the hamster is known to do.   Their furry cheeks, seemingly small, expand greatly to accommodate the storage of food.   Bodies that range between 2 and 6 inches in length, with short, stubby legs and little ears are characteristic of the hamster, as is its silky coat of fur. There are many different varieties of the hamster, although a few certain breeds emerge as the most popular to be kept as pets.   The Teddy Bear hams...

 Hamster bedding Setting up the cage where your new hamster will live will include adding bedding.   Hamsters love to burrow and tunnel, and will often be found sleeping underneath the bedding you have provided.   Most often used types of bedding material is aspen shavings, shredded paper, pelleted bedding material and timothy hay.   Wood chips such as pine and cedar should not be used, as the fumes emitted can be harmful to the hamster. Toys for your Hamster Hamsters are highly active little creatures.   Part of hamster care is making sure that they have the toys they need that will provide an outlet for the energy they have.   Everyone has heard that hamsters enjoy running incessantly on a wheel, and that is no urban legend.   They truly love to exercise.   Hamsters also enjoy burrowing and tunneling, so giving them empty cardboard toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls to climb through will give them countless opportunities to...

  A cat house gives your outdoor cat a place to go to get out of the rain or snow. Outdoor cat shelters also give your cat a place to go when it wants to stay cool in the summer. Commercial cat houses are available and can be purchased from pet supply stores. However, these houses are usually expensive. You can easily make your own simple cat house, using a large plastic storage tub. Plastic makes an ideal cat house since it will not rot or leak. Simple cat house construction instructions 1.      Remove the lid from a large, plastic storage tub and turn the tub upside down on your workspace. These can be found at your local home improvement store. The size depends on the size of your cat and the number of cats you intend to house in the tub. The cat should have enough room to enter the tub, stand up and turn around. 2.      Draw a door on the side of your tub. The size of the door should be large enough for the cat to enter the...

Causes Of Cat Diarrhea Diarrhea is really a symptom of various diseases rather than a disease in and of itself. In most cases, mild bouts of diarrhea can be treated quickly with simple remedies. In extremely rare cases, cat diarrhea can be a symptom of a fatal disease, such as cancer. It is important to seek treatment quickly since even diarrhea caused by mild illnesses can lead to death because of severe fluid and nutrient losses. You vet will try to classify the diarrhea as either a major problem or a minor problem. He or she will then determine the source of the diarrhea as a problem in the small intestine or large intestine. You will need to tell your vet how long the diarrhea has been a problem and if the cat has lost any weight. What could cause your cat's diarrhea? Some risk factors include a sudden change in diet, exposure to other cats with contagious illnesses including feline leukemia and...