Maintaining the right temperature inside the enclosure of a pet snake is essential to the animal’s health and wellbeing. They need a warm environment to promote better digestion and make them more active. Cold temperatures can make them very lethargic and prone to a variety of health problems, including respiratory problems.

If your snake suddenly loses its appetite, try to check the temperature in its enclosure. If temperatures in the basking area and the cold part of the enclosure are below 70F throughout the day, chances are your pet’s enclosure is just too cold for comfort. You may need to install another source of heat or increase the wattage of the bulbs being currently used. You can also use under-tank heaters to provide supplemental heat, but take note that they won’t contribute much to maintaining the enclosure’s ambient temperature.

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More often than not, indoor cats don’t get enough physical activity to help them maintain their ideal weight. While being confined indoors protects them from risks that exist outdoors, it increases their risk for obesity.

Enriching your indoor cat’s environment will give him lots of positive avenues to burn calories and expend energy. Install a multi-tier kitty condo or cat tree, invest in a laser toy, or play interactive games with your pet to keep him moving. There are various activities that can appeal to your pet’s hunting and stalking instincts.

You don’t have to buy expensive interactive toys for your kitty. There are so many things you can recycle at home such as a piece of string that you can drag across the floor so your cat can run and pounce after it. Cats also love playing with Ping-Pong balls as well as bits of paper or aluminum foil rolled into ... Read more »

Many dogs enjoy a game of hide and seek. The game tests your pet’s obedience skills and provides lots of physical, mental, and olfactory stimulation.

‘Sit and Stay’ Command

Grab some of your dog’s favorite treats, and command him to ‘sit and stay’. Go into another room and call your dog. When he finds you, be quick to offer him a treat or two and lots of praise.

‘Find It’ Command

You can also teach your dog the ‘find-it’ command so you can hide some of his favorite toys or food treats and let him find them. Start by showing your dog the object you are about to hide. Tell him to ‘sit and stay’ and hide the toy or treat. You can then tell your pet to find it.

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The Afghan hound originated from Egypt. The breed has already been in existence for more than 4000 years. The breed was introduced in Europe during the early 1900s. Afghan hounds are also called Baluchi hound, Taxi, Balkh, Persian greyhound, or Barukhzy.

Being a sighthound, the Afghan, hunts by sight. Their extreme agility and speed helps them catch prey. They have also been used to tend to sheep, and also a hunting buddy for a variety of game. The breed’s natural abilities help them excel in sighting and hunting, tracking, lure coursing, and racing. They also make excellent watchdogs.

Afghan hounds have long been recognized as the ‘king of dogs’ because of the breed’s majestic and elegant bearing. They can reach a height of 24-29 inches, and can weigh upto 45-60 pounds. Their full haircoat needs regular grooming and attention. Brushing the hair coat should ... Read more »