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Considering the Many Exotic Pets
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Exotic pets has that certain wild allure to pet owners that they would want to have them as household members. As you know, getting these types of animals is not an easy thing to attain as certain breeds of animals have different needs compared to the common list of domesticated pets. They can be more expensive compared to your usual bat or dog budget. Exotic pets are those that are not commonly taken care of in domestic settings like rodents, reptiles, birds, fishes, and similar special animal categories.

You should carefully keep this in mind as you are browsing the exotic animals aisle in the pet shop. If you must, you should research about you choices online so that you can know how to properly take care of them. This is much more resources consuming compared to any other kind of pet but the fulfillment is unparalleled. That … Read More >>>

Jose Roberts by — April 7, 2019 in Exotic Pets

Bipolar Disorder - Pets Can Be Good for Your Mental Health
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Many people who suffer with bipolar disorder have seen the advantages of sharing their life with their pets. At times when they have been discouraged and the idea of talking or relating with another human being seemed like such a difficult challenge, the unconditional love and companionship of their pet has been a great comfort.

And while this in itself is a great benefit for animal lovers who suffer with bipolar disorder, there is still another great aspect of having a beloved pet in their life. During these lows of depression when a person with bipolar disorder has had thoughts of giving up, many times it has actually been their pet who has provided them the desire to continue on and work through the tough situation until they are again ready for some human interaction.

So what if you don’t have pets and can’t get one right at … Read More >>>

Jose Roberts by — March 25, 2019 in Pet Supplies

Who Is That Charming Little Creature In My Chinchilla Cage?
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Considering all of the unique critters on the planet, which ones are the warmest, cutest, furriest, cuddliest, most entertaining and affectionate pets of all?  Well, I suppose if you ask ten different pet owners, you’ll likely get ten different answers. For me, it’s hard to beat the incredible little critter from high up in the Andes Mountains of South America, the chinchilla. And, that’s especially true of the adorable chinchilla baby. Chinchillas as pets were imported, or more likely smuggled into North America nearly a century ago, these adorable dynamos have evolved into one of the world’s most cherished pets.

The name chinchilla means “little chincha”, a name associated with the Chincha people of Peru, a group who relied heavily upon the once abundant rodent populations for both food and fur. Unfortunately, the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century ushered in the eventual demise of the … Read More >>>

Jose Roberts by — March 13, 2019 in Dog Crates

With Christmas only weeks away why not make your Christmas shopping for out of town friends or family easy ,and fun by shopping at an online pet store.

Online Pet Store Makes Shopping Easy and Affordable
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With a little bit of planning you can save time and money by doing your Christmas shopping online. You can find really unique products without having to go to the mall and fight the crowds or even go to the post office.

Here is how you can make Christmas shopping a breeze. First make a list of everyone you need to buy for. On your list you will have those people who you will see on the holiday and deliver your Christmas gift to and there are those you are going to have to ship your gifts to who are out of town or even out of state. Once you get that figured out the rest is pretty easy as … Read More >>>

Jose Roberts by — February 22, 2019 in Pet Stores Near Me

How to Cope With the Grief of Pet Loss
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Grieving the loss of a loved one can be very difficult because your pet was a constant presence in your life and your home. Grieving is hard because you had a routine with your pet: feedings, walks, sitting in the lap time, favourite treats, funny faces and tricks. Pet loss is especially painful because your loss / bond is unique: your pet loved you unconditionally, unreservedly and was always waiting at home, excited and happy to see you.

This loss can hurt worse than losing a friend.

This wasn’t just a dog or just a cat. Grieving a pet death is painful because they were part of your family.

How to Cope With Pet Loss:

– Acknowledge that this is a huge, sad event. Don’t downplay it, or shrug it off. Grieving is a process that can take months.

– Accept that you may never totally get over … Read More >>>

Jose Roberts by — February 11, 2019 in Pet