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Flystrike in Rabbits Causes, Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
Rabbits are soft fur and gentle disposition pets that comes joy and comfort to households. Although, they can also pose a harmful threat like as flystrike, most of rabbit owners are often overlooked it. From this article, we will try to highlight the hidden danger of flystrike in rabbits Treatment and their causes, symptoms, and proper treatment to ensure their well- health.
By Rabbits Advisor17 days ago in Petlife
Cubby - My first Best Friend. Content Warning.
This is the story about a girl [Jessie, illustrator of The Hound Who Saw, coming out near Easter 2026] who meets her furever first best friend. This is the story about Cubby. He was a burnise mountain dog, border collie mix. He was rescued at three years old, when his first furever family, fell apart. Mom and Dad of that family got divorced, and Dad took Cubby with him. From what we were told, where the man lived, he wasn't allowed to have the dog inside, so, he left him outside all the time. At one point the man stopped feeding him, and he became rather thin. We think when we got him, he was almost 35 pounds soaking wet [he was a little over a hundred pounds when he passed]. He was just shy of ten years old when he crossed the rainbow bridge. This goes out to all the first amazing pets anyone could ever have...
By The Hound Who Saw18 days ago in Petlife
Lords of the Ancient Waters
Long before humans learned to shape fire or write their history, crocodiles were already ruling rivers, swamps, and coastlines. They are among the most ancient predators on Earth—creatures shaped not by haste, but by perfection through time. The crocodile’s life is a story of strength, patience, intelligence, and ruthless survival. Feared, respected, and often misunderstood, crocodiles are not merely killers of the wild; they are guardians of balance in the ecosystems they dominate.
By Ahmed aldeabella18 days ago in Petlife
How Long Do Snuffle Mats Last? Quality and Safety Explained
People in the UK really like enrichment toys like snuffle mats for their pets. Snuffle mats are wonderful because they work with pets’ innate behaviors - searching for food, using their noses, and other natural instincts. This definitely keeps their minds sharp. But the big question for many owners looking to buy a snuffle mat is usually ‘how long do snuffle mats last?’
By Adria Hargrave18 days ago in Petlife
Keeping your pets safe (and calm) this holiday season . Top Story - December 2025.
The holiday season may be magical for some humans, but for pets it only means confusion, changed routines, overstimulation, extra noise, guests or pet sitters come and go, and sometimes the festive season means danger for pets.
By Susan Fourtané 18 days ago in Petlife
14 Animals That Are Often Confused for One Another
Have you ever confidently pointed at an animal in the wild only to realize you were completely wrong about what you were looking at? The natural world presents us with countless creatures that seem almost identical at first glance, yet belong to entirely different families, habitats, and evolutionary paths. With over eight million species sharing our planet, nature has developed some remarkable similarities that can fool even experienced observers.
By The Big Bad 19 days ago in Petlife
The Blessings of the Season
I was sick when I started this story last year and never had the strength to finish it when it was relevant. Pip had also died during that time, so writing was very difficult for me. I'm finishing it now--because it's time. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah to everyone who celebrates them--and may the blessings of the Season be upon you all, no matter who or where you are.
By Kimberly J Egan21 days ago in Petlife
Shocking Study!!! What Does Having a Dog in Your Home Really Mean?
When headlines announce a “shocking study” about dogs, reactions are often mixed. Some people smile knowingly, others feel curious, and a few skeptics roll their eyes. After all, dogs have lived beside humans for thousands of years—what could possibly be shocking about that? Yet when scientists, psychologists, and medical researchers look closely at the relationship between dogs and humans, the results reveal something deeper than loyalty and playfulness.
By Ahmed aldeabella22 days ago in Petlife
Cat A Log
Introduction I do this every so often. Every day I walk, and if I see cats, I take photographs and sometimes share them on Instagram with the hashtags #CatsInNam and #CatsOfVocal, but there are some strange things that come back with those hashtags:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 23 days ago in Petlife
