Although dehydration in dogs is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition, it often goes misdiagnosed or the owners recognize a number of alarming symptoms in their pets but fail to track them down to the source of the problem. Mistaking dehydration for thirst or vice versa is one of the 10 mistakes every dog owner makes at ...

  Spending quality time with your pets allows you to bond with them and help them feel loved and welcomed into your life. Don’t forget that dogs are social creatures and they need to be entertained as often as possible. Therefore, taking your pet for a road trip or camping is the perfect opportunity to determine it to become more active a...

Taking your dog hiking is the perfect opportunity to bond and spend some quality time in nature, away from daily stress and problems. It is also a great idea to exercise more, change your lifestyle, and ultimately become more active. However, don’t plan on packing your luggage just yet. Not all dogs may be responsive to your idea of outdo...

  Owning and properly raising a dog is a great responsibility because the minute you bring it to your home, it will become a new member of your family with full rights. This means looking after its health, training it, and making sure it is happy and that it has enough entertainment options. And don’t think about going on holidays alone o...

  As a pet owner, you probably already know that you can’t just bring the first houseplant you see into your house without determining whether it will harm your pets or not. It’s true, most pets - especially cats - don’t like houseplants around, but some of them can pose a real threat to the health of your furry companions. Thatâ€...

  When it comes to planning in case of disaster, there are more than just a few things that you have to take into account. Moreover, if you have a dog, you have to take care of him or her properly as well. Disaster preparedness doesn’t mean that you just have to know what to do when something bad happens. More important than knowing w...

  As soon as your dog starts taking more naps than usual and the couch seems to be his or her favorite spot, it might mean that your good boy (or girl) has become a senior dog. This usually happens when your pet is around 7 years old - about 56 years in human age. With this age come some degenerative diseases, that affect the pooch’s ...

  Aquariums are beautiful assets in any home. Watching how the fish swim around and hearing the sound of the water filter can have a relaxing and calming effect. You can literally stare at it for hours. After you are done setting the tank up, filling it with water, accessories, and everything that is needed, you need to put in your littl...

  So, you set up your new fish tank, and you got a betta, but now your aquarium is looking a bit lonely. Before getting more fish into your tank, you should know that the betta are also known as the Siamese fighting fish, and they are very territorial and aggressive. Male bettas, in particular, will kill other males and many other diffe...

  If you are thinking about setting up a fish tank at home, you must also do a lot of research. Aquariums do look amazing, and probably seem easy to install, but there are things you should know and prepare before starting such a project. First of all, you need to think about the size and how to set the tank up. Also, although there are ...

  Although natural water plants make a nice addition to an aquarium, they are not mandatory for your fish to feel safe and live a long and fulfilling existence. In fact, water plants are quite tricky to grow and require special treatment, just like any other living organism. Not all plants will survive and thrive in your fish tank, so you h...

  Creating the perfect environment for your fish and plants in an aquarium is a difficult task. Each fish requires a different setting, water temperature, and lighting conditions. The same goes with natural plants if you want them to thrive. However, by following some simple rules of pairing and considering each plant’s characteristic...