Your pet loves you - a lot. The bond between a pet and their owner is so pure and unconditional, and that’s a beautiful thing. Here are some of the ways your pet shows their love for you. They Trust Us Wholeheartedly Your pet shows their unconditional love to you by the way they place all of their trust in you, no matter what. Your pet trusts that you’re going to feed them on a regular basis and take care o ...

When it comes to defining what should be considered an exotic pet, you will find that everyone has their own definition of what qualifies. Some consider that the term should be restricted to those animals that are so unique that they have to be specially licensed to have, like the big cats of the world, while others consider unique pets currently being sold in pet store chains to be exotic. We will cover ex ...

Does your dog really care about you, or does he just love that you feed him? Is he really "man's best friend," or do humans just project all that doggie affection onto their pets? A new scientific study shows that dogs may in fact feel genuine empathy for their owners. image source The traditional definition of "empathy" is the ability to share the emotions and feelings of another person - something not oft ...

Needless to say, you treasure the wellbeing of your loved ones. And these loved ones include those four-legged friends who love and trust you without having to speak, knowing that you will provide for them, believing in your caretaking. For those of us in love with horses, the comfort and security of our animals is a huge priority-and we do our research when seeking out how to best care for them. If you hav ...

Horse riding is a popular pastime, enjoyed by millions, and you’re probably chomping at the bit to go riding on your horse right now! But before you do, you need to make sure you have the right equipment to do so safely and comfortably. Basic riding gear covers clothing and accessories for both you and your horse. These help to keep you protected while you’re on the horse and allow you to enjoy the experien ...

Have you noticed your dog become consumed with pacing around? Whether it is back and forth or around in circles, the constant nervous movement seems out of the ordinary for dogs. What do they have to be so nervous or stressed out about? Well, when it comes to pacing and dogs, it typically is out of the ordinary and usually not related to a stressful situation. In fact, if you dog is pacing, it is a conditio ...

Doggie doors can be a godsend for people with dogs - especially for those who own multiple dogs. The doggie door allows dogs the freedom to go outdoors whenever they wish whether it is to let them out for a bathroom break, play break or even just for some fresh air. Not only does the doggie door allow your dog the freedom and self-reliance to do as he pleases, the doggie door allows you the freedom to conti ...

Who can resist a knockout combination of beautiful, black beady eyes and a bushy tail which quivers with excitement at the mere sight of you.  If not for the tail, you would think that I was referring to the gorgeous lady who just moved in next door.  What I’m talking about is an irresistibly cute squirrel.  Although most people would think that squirrels are best left to roam around in the wild, it is poss ...

You got it as a present last Christmas, and you simply couldn’t get enough of those piercing eyes.  You don’t give a damn about the constant taunting by your so-called friends as you enjoy cuddling and rubbing its soft skin against your cheek.  Before you wish for that stuffed gecko to be real though, know for a fact that big or small pets need to be cared for in special ways.  You have to spend a little ex ...

Snakes are one of the most popular types of exotic animals that people now commonly keep as pets. They have wide appeal to those who want to keep exotic animals, mainly because they are available in so many different sizes and colours – but also because they do make really good pets.   They are relatively easy to care for once you have made sure that they have the right living environment. They don’t n ...