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Scorpions make good pets -- provided you have realistic expectations88

Do Scorpions Make Good Pets?

by RenaSherwood

Scorpions make good pets -- provided you have realistic expectations You don't often find the words "pet" and "scorpion" together in the same sentence, do you? But there are loads of very loyal... published 16 months ago

8 comments    pets exotic pets scorpions

To be safe, your goldfish need to live in a tank.  88

How To Set Up A Goldfish Tank

by RenaSherwood

To be safe, your goldfish need to live in a tank. Although bowls have come a long way with the introduction of Biorb type bowls with filtration, tanks are still the best homes for your goldfish. They provide... published 14 months ago

8 comments    pets aquarium goldfish

Photo from Simona's Guinea Pig Site88

You Can Bathe Your Guinea Pig

by RenaSherwood

Photo from Simona's Guinea Pig Site Even the best of guinea pigs needs a bath every now and then. Guinea pigs are like cats in that they love staying clean, but also tend to get into sticky situations where... published 17 months ago

24 comments    pets guinea pigs pet grooming

Hamsters -- taking over the world one heart at a time87

Help! My Hamster Is Pregnant!

by RenaSherwood

Hamsters -- taking over the world one heart at a time"Even the best laid plans of hamsters and men..." Well, that's a mangled Robert Burns quote, but you know what I mean. Even the most responsible hamster... published 17 months ago

36 comments    pets hamster hamsters

Do you have the legal right to own a ferret where you live?86

Why Are Ferrets Illegal In Some Places?

by RenaSherwood

Do you have the legal right to own a ferret where you live? Ferrets make great pets. They are cute, playful and will keep your house free of mice and rats. But are they still more wild than domesticated?... published 17 months ago

1 comment    pets animals ferrets

Image of Hamster thinking of making a break for it from www.cuteadddict.com86

How To Capture An Escaped Hamster

by RenaSherwood

Image of Hamster thinking of making a break for it from www.cuteadddict.com You go to feed your hamster and suddenly stop short. Where is the little monster now? You poke through all of the bedding, but your... published 17 months ago

6 comments    pets animals pet care

They didn't talk about this on Lassie 86

Is That A Fishy Smell From The Dog?

by RenaSherwood

They didn't talk about this on Lassie No matter how many dog books you read, dog movies you see or dogs you walk by on the street, NOTHING can prepare you for the "fishy". This is what my Mom and I call the... published 16 months ago

10 comments    pets dogs animal care

All you Abysinians, stand up!  85

All About Abyssinian Guinea Pigs

by RenaSherwood

All you Abysinians, stand up! The Abyssinian guinea pig is one of the most popular and recognizeable breeds of guinea pig in the world. They can be any color in the guinea pig rainbow and breed readily with... published 14 months ago

19 comments    pets guinea pigs cavy

Some guinea pig females will sing like a bird...literally! 85

"Chirping" In Guinea Pigs

by RenaSherwood

Some guinea pig females will sing like a bird...literally! One day, I was in the living room watching television when I heard weird, piercing chirps from the guinea pig's room (my bedroom). I raced into... published 16 months ago

17 comments    pets guinea pigs animal behavior

You can't let sleeping dogs lie when they are loudly snoring. 85

All About Dog Snoring

by RenaSherwood

You can't let sleeping dogs lie when they are loudly snoring. The secret is out...dogs snore. More and more dog owners (or dog slaves, depending on your point of view) allow their dogs to sleep in their... published 15 months ago

2 comments    pets dogs puppy


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