Animal care

If you have vaccinated your cat, the first thing you can do is congratulate yourself. You have helped your cat to build its immunity against potentially lethal diseases and stop certain pathologies from spreading. Many of these diseases are passed on due to cats living in unhygienic circumstances. Much...

Dog’s eyes are a extremely delicate and sensitive. If your dog’s eyes look: dirty, present eye discharge or ulcers, appear itchy, you need to make sure that you address the situation. Taking care and cleaning out a dog’s eye boogers can be a tricky process, and therefore needs to be done with extreme...

Taking care of your dog's teeth is as important as giving them their vaccines and being attentive to their health, for that reason on AnimalWised you will be able to find articles on the importance of canine dental hygiene. There are many methods to perform proper cleaning of your dog's teeth, and among them...

There are several parasites that can affect dogs. These can cause serious health problems and even transmit diseases with a high mortality rate. Therefore, when a dog is pregnant, it is logical to ask if it is possible to apply some antiparasitic. Dog caregivers often express doubts about the care of their...

There are often many doubts over how to bathe your cat. The first one is over whether it should be done at all. Caregivers know that many cats don't like water (although this is by no means an exclusive group), but they also know that cats need to be clean. Cats generally don't need to be bathed as they...

Dogs are considered one of the most genetically diverse species on the planet. The never-ending list of dog breed types and subtypes might seem frustrating to a dog owner who wants to identify the breeds making up their dog. However, the recent advent in dog DNA testing makes such identification possible....

In recent decades hamsters have become an increasingly popular pet, as much loved by adults as by children. This is in part due to their easy adaptation to environments, relatively simple care needs and, of course, the fact that they are adorable. Their care needs include maintaining a clean cage, providing...

Keeping a dog's nails in good condition is for more than just aesthetics. It is a health issue as it can prevent the appearance of wounds on their paws and other problems resulting from claws which are too long. In the wild dogs would naturally trim their nails on rocks and other parts of their landscape...

If you have taken your dog for a walk in the rain, been to the beach or just given your dog a bath, then you may be familiar with the infamous ‘wet dog smell’. If you have a large dog or more than one dog in a household, a dog's smell can be particularly noticeable to outsiders. One of the most common...

In an ideal world, we would be able to spend all day with our dogs. Even if we still had to go to work, being able to pat our furry pals during boring meetings would make often stressful days that much easier. Unfortunately, we all need to survive somehow and that means for the most of us, we need to go...

Despite their tiny size, fleas are a major nuisance. They are attracted to other living beings as they can use them as hosts for warmth, protection and, most importantly, a source of sustenance. Their presence for the host, however, is not mutually beneficial. They can cause skin irritation which leads to a...

There are many factors which may lead to our dogs losing hair. There are many genetic, environmental and circumstantial reasons why you may see more fur than usual coming off when brushing. You may even have noticed hair trails on the couch or simply floating its way through your home. Your dog's hair...

When a female dog is in heat, it can make their regular pet care needs more difficult. Their psychological state can be anxious, but they may also grow aggressive. When you have male dogs in the home or you are taking the dog out for a walk, your main concern may be one thing: keeping male dogs under...

Caring for our cats is not usually a chore. While we may have to provide them with food and shelter, the responsibilities we need to meet in terms of socialization and engagement are as fun for us as they are necessary for our pets. If we decide to breed our cats for kittens, then this responsibility...

Any responsible pet owner needs to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of possible pregnancy in their dog. It is vital so you can be prepared to meet your own responsibility as a dog owner as well as help the dog with their responsbility as a mother. This will involve providing the essentials...

Have you seen your rabbit with dirty ears, but wondered the best way to clean them? You want to make sure your bunnies are free from potential infection, but you don't want do these delicate appendages any damage. This is why we need to be careful when cleaning our rabbit's ears. It is also something we...

Have you ever wondered how to know if your dog loves you? It's a common thought as we can love our pets so much, but may not be able to fully understand their behavior. To get a better understanding, we may even delve deeper into canine language and how they display affectionate behaviors. However, with...

Due to the precocity of sexual maturity in guinea pigs, as well as the relative difficulty in determining their sex, it is not uncommon to adopt pregnant guinea pigs without being aware of it. That's why in this AnimalWised article, we're going to show you not only how to take care of a pregnant guinea pig,...

It's not always easy to find effective commercial products to detangle your dog's coat. They may be too cheaply made, unsuitable for your dog's fur type or simply not available at your local pet store. Also, different pedigree and mongrel dogs may need special treatment to make sure their fur is taken care...

Litter boxes, also known as sand boxes, for cats are important hygiene considerations for both you and your pet. This means we have to place these boxes somewhere which is suitable for both owner and cat. For the owner, this means somewhere sanitary so it doesn't affect the health of the humans in the...

With a few exceptions, cats will shed a certain amount of hair all the time. We notice it when we fish the remote from the back of the couch and return a werewolf hand covered in loose fur. We hear it when our cat starts hacking up one of those unpleasant fur balls onto the kitchen floor. However, sometimes...

Any cat owner will know that cats have different personalities. Some will be lazy, blocking doorways like a living draft excluder. Others will jump over plant pots and lampshades like a little furry Evel Knievel. However, it is true that some breeds tend to share certain characteristics, even if there...

The ferret is a lovely but delicate pet. They must be treated with great care and always following your veterinarian's guidelines, provided they are specialized in ferrets. The ferret is a very small mustelidae with a great capacity to sneak through very small holes and cracks. They are natural explorers...

Despite the great amount of coexistence between humans and cats, we are still surprised by aspects of their behavior. Therefore, in this AnimalWised article we will pay attention to how to recognize and calm a hyperactive cat. We will first define the behavior we are going to refer to, then explain what guidelines...

A cat's delivery is a moment of joy and excitement, because soon a few playful animals will come to the world and probably become great pets, always considering that labor has been sought, and not because of an accident. In order to avoid unwanted births, you should sterilize your cat. In any case, although...

Noah syndrome is a variant of Diogenes syndrome, a condition which leads to compulsive hoarding. Instead of boxes of magazines or vast amounts of Elvis memorabilia, the hoarder maintains too many animals in their home. While many of us might have a cluttered home, Noah syndrome is something more severe....

Cats are especially clean animals. If we spent all day licking our extremities, we might not end up being the cleanest creatures on the planet. For cats, however, the opposite is true. Unfortunately, while performing these ablutions, they also end up ingesting a fair amount of fur. This can lead to nasty...

Identification tags for your dog have information which is for the pet's benefit, but not for it to read. If you have a dog which can read you need your own TV special, not just dog tag info. You should know well enough the pertinent information which your dog needs for appropriate care. Many people, however,...

The ability of rabbits to go into a trance state seems like an odd quirk of nature. This must be the reason behind many of the Youtube videos of pet owners putting their bunnies into this odd state. Lying on their back, the bunnies will seem as if they are unconscious, not moving their limbs even if they...

There are many genetic reasons why a dog might have a curly haired coat. If it is a mixed breed mongrel, then somewhere in its lineage is a dog with a curly haired coat. These coats can go from the tightly wound curls of a Poodle to the wavy curls of an Irish Water Spaniel. While genetics dictate the...

With all the fur our four legged companions can have, especially long haired breeds like the Afghan Hound, it can be easy to forget dogs have skin at all. Like our own heads of hair, it is the skin underneath which affects the quality of hair as much as our hair itself. Most dogs have fur all over their...

One of the most common characteristics of cats is their high level of cleanliness, as they are animals who groom frequently, use a litter box to do their business, cannot stand it being dirty and we must only be bathed on very rare occasions. But to maintain such cleaning standards without any help at...

Are you determined to adopt a cat and welcome it to your home? Congratulations! Besides being fun, and very affectionate animals that will make your life happier. Cats are clean pets, it is not necessary to take them for a walk walk and adapt well to life in an apartment. Although cats are animals that...

You've probably heard of the term environmental enrichment on some occasions, but you are not entirely clear what it means or how it can benefit your cat. Although many cats are lucky enough to be welcomed in a comfortable house, the innate curiosity of cats can lead to boredom and character changes as time...

The sexual and reproductive cycles of female dogs are completely dissimilar to the hormone cycles that govern sexuality and reproduction in humans. It is important to understand this before continuing. This article explains the heat cycle in a female dog, how long it lasts and at what moment your pet...

As time goes by, our pet may encounter certain situations in which their digestive or reproductive system means that they may suffer urine or blood leakage. Although we love our dogs, we may not want them to leave a trace on our floor or stains on our clothes and furniture. This is why diapers come as...

Many people think that because of their more independent nature, cats don't need many things to be happy. Not true! Probably everyone who has lived, or coexisted with a feline knows how much they need us, although sometimes it doesn't seem that way. Do you think that providing water, food and a home...

Cats' eyes can be truly fascinating for those who take their time to look into them. Not only due to the fabulous combinations of colors, but also due to the unusual behavior of their pupils, which change in size depending on the amount of light in the environment. Their eyes are so well-known for their...

The pomeranian is one of the most popular "toy" or miniature dogs in the world. Due to their sweet expression and plush appearance, many decide to adopt them to enjoy a loyal, caring and intelligent dog. However, very few know that their character can also stand out for being strong, active and curious....

Dog shedding or moulting is a natural occurrence in which a dog puts on their summer "uniform" during the arrival of spring, and their winter coat at the beginning of autumn. Consequently, most breeds shed once or twice a year. Shedding in farm and working dogs has a lot to do with the environmental...