An introduction to pet ferrets. This article reveals that ferrets are very unique pets to own. They are named after the Latin word "furonem" which means "thief." They were named this because of their propensity to hoard and save food and toys in hiding places. Ferrets are now some of the most popular household pets out there.

JUST how much pet food should you be serving your pet dog or pet cat? As pet owners, we tend to make the mistake of overfeeding our furry friends because we feel guilty for not being able to spend a lot of time with them. Such practice is definitely not healthy.

Guinea pig's also known as Cavies are one of the gentlest, loving, clean and adorable pets you can care for. These timid creatures have grown in popularity over the last few years but not as much is known about pet guinea pig care as cats or dogs or fish which are more prominent. Luckily guinea pigs are not too difficult to look after, they are clean, do not smell like mice and do not bite like ferrets. Here are a few simple tips to care for your guinea pig!

It makes sense that second-hand smoke affects the health of our pets, but our furry friends suffer a triple-threat from tobacco. In addition to the obvious danger of lung cancer, dogs and cats lick the residual tar and nicotine from their coats, which can cause mouth and throat cancers. Curious animals also face potentially fatal nicotine poisoning from eating any tobacco products they find. The results of university research studies detail the dangers.

Think a disaster couldn't happen to you and your cats and dogs?  Ask yourself WHAT IF...there were a chemical spill? Or fire? Or  a freak tornado? Or a monsoon type storm bringing weeks of flooding like Texas had in 2007?   Or a 9/11 tragedy happened in your neighborhood instead of a business building? WHAT IF you weren't at home? Could you be ready in a few minutes? Would you know what to do or take?