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Using Bitter Sprays For Training

My parents got a gorgeous set of new couches for the living room. It’s no surprise that they don’t want the three dogs climbing up on the couches! My dad blocks the couches by putting folding chairs onto the cushions, blocking the dogs’ access to the new upholstery. There is an easier way to keep your pets away from the things you want to protect! Deterrent sprays can help teach your pets that a particular thing is off limits — even when you aren’t home. There are lots of different sprays out there; you may have heard of bitter apple … Continue reading →

Taming Your Chinchilla

Chinchillas are active and playful pets, and can become accustomed to human handling with a little time and patience. The younger your chinchilla is, the easier time you’ll have. Try to find a chinchilla who has been handled frequently — this will make your work a lot easier. But you can tame just about any chinchilla of any age. Here are a few basic tips: Take your time. When you first bring your chinchilla home, give him a chance to adjust to the new environment. Keep interaction and cage maintenance to a minimum for the first few days — that … Continue reading →

Pet Rats: The Basics

Not ready for a large, free-roaming pet, but don’t want something scaly or slimy? Pet rats can be a good compromise. Pet rats typically live between two and three years. Males (bucks) tend to be larger than females (does), but the average rat is between nine and eleven inches long in the body. A rat’s tail can add another eight inches of length! Several different varieties of rats are available as pets, including long-haired, short-haired, hairless, and even tailless! Rats are social animals, so it’s a good idea to keep them in same-sex pairs or same-sex groups. Males or females … Continue reading →

The Pets Blog Week in Review for May 28-Jun 3

Submitted once again for your reading pleasure is the Pets Blog Week in Review. As usual, it’s your one stop shop to find the articles Aimee and myself covered from May 28 to June 3. Monday, May 28 Sometimes dogs and cats (especially puppies and kittens) get curious and stick their heads in places they can’t easily get back out of. Pet First Aid: When His Head Gets Stuck addresses how to help them get unstuck. Tuesday, May 29 (Um, this next one was supposed to get posted on Monday, for Memorial Day, but I goofed on getting it submitted … Continue reading →

Pet First Aid: Electrical Burns In The Mouth

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I once caught my dog Lally chewing happily on the vacuum cleaner cord. Thank goodness she didn’t get a nasty shock — the vacuum wasn’t plugged in at the time. But pets who like to chew (especially puppies and kittens) may be tempted to gnaw on an electrical cord. That puts them at risk for a mouth burn and/or electrical shock. Signs that your pet has gotten an electrical burn in his or her mouth: Blisters, especially on the gums, lips, and tongue Erratic heartbeat Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Loss of appetite Refusal to eat or drink Lethargy … Continue reading →