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Lists to help you navigate pethood; advice about unusual cat breeds, affordable vet care, dog training, pet names and more.
7 Pet Naming Tips
Finding your furry friend is only one step on your journey to becoming a pet parent. There's a lot to think about once you take home a new pet but the first order of business is usually a name. After you've named your new family member, you can move on to important logistics like getting pet insurance and finding a veterinarian to handle everything from vaccinations to emergency care. It's hard to think about anything else until you know what to call your pet, so let's go over seven naming tips to help you find the perfect name.
By Carlos Fox6 years ago in Petlife
The 5 Hot Trends In The Pet Industry.
Pets are a source of immense love and never-ending loyalty. Out of all the therapies available, pet therapy is one of the most sought after ones. Not only do they awaken the human soul, but they also act as the pioneer of gratitude and kindness. For all the pet owners out there, the most difficult task is to keep up with the trends. With the pets emerges certain responsibilities like good care and ecstatic pet facilities. If you wish to raise the pet well, you must lookout for the most reliable trends as well as products. From an adequate diet to proper physical fitness, everything is crucial. Keep reading to know the most effective trends that you must follow for your pet well-being.
By Ross Geller6 years ago in Petlife
Who Keeps a Pet After a Divorce?
Pets are an important part of our lives and many of us consider them a part of the family. According to a survey by the American Pet Products Association, 67% of households in the U.S. own a pet. During a divorce, couples have to make tough decisions about child custody, alimony, dividing property, and about who gets to live with the family pet. This conflict can be solved outside of court through mediation and a visitation schedule could also be drafted so that all parties can still see and be involved in the pet’s life. However, there are times when an agreement can’t be reached, and a judge must step in and decide who gets custody.
By Mariela Corella6 years ago in Petlife
Financial Management For Pet Owners
Pet ownership is on the rise in the United States, with an estimate of more than 50% of households owning a pet. There are so many good things about owning a pet, including the love and companionship they offer to all members of the family. Whether it’s a dog, cat, or even some of the less traditional pets, animals are often considered an important part of the family and are therefore treated as such. This means that owning a pet requires expenses and may reach paying thousands per year on their supplies, as well as their health and wellness. According to Forbes, people who own large dogs spend at least $1,570 a year, for an average lifespan of 12 years. If you have a pet or want to own one, here are few financial planning tips to help you out:
By George Swagger6 years ago in Petlife
Pet Facts & Stats You Didn’t Know
Since time immemorial have humans and animals walked side by side, sometimes for mutual benefit, sometimes for the simple and most basic of reasons—companionship. It is the latter that seems to be the prevalent attitude nowadays. Yet, there is more behind simply sharing one’s life with, as is mostly the case, four-legged fluffs of furry joy, cats and dogs.
By Stefan Ateljevic6 years ago in Petlife
Simple Tips for Your New Puppy
Getting a new puppy might be one of the most exciting moments in your life. For us dog lovers, it's the equivalent of having a child. We shop for them, make target runs, and order toys like crazy for our special pup. Unfortunately, with great power comes great responsibility. We used the Puppy Finder at Preferable Pups to find our newest puppy. When you adopt a new puppy, you need to work hard to make sure the puppy is trained, behaves, and that you lead the pup in a great direction.
By John Cantlin6 years ago in Petlife
Benefits of Animals
Animals Can Improve Your Health There's little doubt that pets are an important part of many people's lives. And we're at a point where some of the benefits of pet ownership are well known. But it's important to keep in mind that we share our lives with a wide variety of animals. Even plants and insects offer up some unique benefits simply with their presence. And the wild animals we find in the wilderness can offer some amazing joys to hikers.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Petlife
11 Most Hilarious Animal Fails
When it comes to life, things can get serious and stressful. That is why I find it imperative to laugh as much as possible on a daily basis! Despite finding myself hilarious, as well as my two children and husband never disappointing in the humor department, there is nothing quite as funny as a coordination mishap or non-injuring life fail! My kids couldn't agree more, which is why we play, "Try not to laugh" ALL. THE. TIME. Included in this game is watching tons and tons of videos of both people and animal fails; and honestly, we would agree in saying that hilarious animal moments and funny pet fails are by and far the most entertaining!
By Jus L'amore7 years ago in Petlife
Summer Dangers for Pets
As the weather begins to warm up, your pets want to spend more and more time outdoors. Just like their human companions, pets love to feel the sun on their skin and the breeze in their fur. But, there are dangers that come with the warmer weather that many owners do not think about. Keep your furry friend safe this summer by following these tips.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Petlife
10 Strange and Fascinating Animals That Live in Caves
Evolution has taught us that different environments will make creatures adopt different traits. The more similar two environments are, the more likely it is that the animals that live there will have similar traits.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Petlife
11 Most Well Paid Animal Actors In History
Don’t we all wish that we were the owners of well paid animal actors? It turns out that some animals make a lot more than humans; and believe it or not, some of them are millionaires! However, being a highly paid animal actor isn’t as easy as it sounds. With millions of other animals up against them, the chances of being one of the top paid is pretty slim. It takes a lot of hard work and training for these animals to be considered before they are cast as a role in a movie, and this starring role in movies is reserved for only the best of the best animals. With that being said, some catch the break they deserve, and wind up making their owners rich in the process.
By Carolena Trissel7 years ago in Petlife
