Pet Care
Welcome to the Pet Care section of Suite 101!
Here you will find information about all aspects of pet care, including feline and canine vaccinations, heartworm in dogs, feline leukemia in cats, flea prevention and control, and tick control and removal.
Information about caring for pet rabbits, and pet hamsters is provided as well as information about feeding pet birds and caring for freshwater aquariums.
Facts and information about specific pet diseases are presented here, including MRSA infections in pets, feline leukemia, demodectic mange, epilepsy, and much more.
Numerous aspects of pet nutrition are covered, such as choosing the best commercial pet food, feeding a healthy homemade diet for a dog, evaluating frozen pet food diets and a discussion of foods which can be dangerous for your pet.
Feature Writer Articles in Pet Care
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Clomipramine in Dogs
Clomipramine, or Clomicalm, is an option for dogs suffering from separation anxiety and other anxiety disorders when coupled with behavior modification training.
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Acute Kidney Failure in Dogs
Acute kidney failure in the dog is a severe and life-threatening disease process that can affect many different organ systems and cause a variety of different symptoms.
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Contributing Articles in Pet Care
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Buying a Hamster Cage
A comparative look at different hamster cage models, discussing wire cages, module habitats and home made bin cages, with an emphasis on cost and safety.
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Pet Sitting as a Small Business
Becoming a pet sitter can offer an excellent parttime income for stay-at-home moms and retirees. A love for animals can easily be turned into a profitable small business.
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Guinea Pig Breeds
Beautiful and affectionate, all breeds of cavies make wonderful pets. Deciding what breed to choose is dependant on the time and effort it takes in grooming the animal.
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Going Green with Your Dog
With the pet industry approaching well over $30 billion in annual revenues, there is a significant new market: green pet care. This article examines why.
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Found a Lost Dog or Cat
A simple checklist of actions to take after finding a stray cat or dog to be most likely to reunite the animal with the family looking for them.
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Pet Dangers During Holidays
Easter is spiritually enlightening for many adults, and kids love the chocolaty treats that arrive by the basketful, but Easter is rife with pet dangers.
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Naming Pet Dogs and Cats
Finding interesting names with an historical, social or geographical background, or with an intriguing meaning adds a spark of interest and personality to the new pet.
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Guinea Pigs for Show and as Pets
Lovable guinea pigs are serious business when it comes to judging and breeding. Some top winners have decades long pedigrees and sell for thousands.
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Pets Can Recycle Too
Environmentally-conscious pet owners are now finding that the three Rs, "Reduce, Recycle, Reuse," can apply to pet equipment and supplies.
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Kitten Diarrhea
Kitten diarrhea can make for a messy problem. Learn what the reasons are behind diarrhea in kittens and what owners can do to alleviate their kittens upset stomach.
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