Kitten Care 101: From Birth To a Year Old

Congratulations on getting a new kitten! Here’s everything you need to know about being a good kitten parent.

Adding a new kitten to your family is an exciting time! Raising a kitten to adulthood can be an incredibly rewarding way to bond with your pet. From the time they're born up to their first birthday, these easy care tips can help you keep your pet happy and healthy throughout their first year.

How To Care for a Newborn Kitten

A mother cat will provide everything a young kitten needs until he is about 4 weeks of age. All you need to do is keep the family warm, dry, and in a dark, private location. Mom will do all the feeding and cleaning. Sadly, however, sometimes the mother of a baby kitten is not around or unable to care for her little ones. If that's the case, you'll need to step in to help keep the kitties warm and fed.

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Is a Fish the Right Pet for You? 7 Reasons Why It Might Not Be

Are you considering buying a pet fish?

Excellent choice!

But they certainly are not for everyone.

I have had pet fish for quite some time now…

Over 30 years, in fact. Where does the time go?

During this time I have actively been involved in online fish forums, local meetups and helped many, many beginners overcome problems with their aquarium setup.

You would be amazed at how often I hear this phrase uttered by beginners after receiving advice:

Ugh… If I knew that, I never would have considered fish as a pet!

What are these deal breakers?

That’s exactly what I am going to reveal in this guide.

If at any point while reading this, you think to yourself:

I don’t like the sound of that…

Then I highly recommend considering a different pet for you and your family.

Which brings me to my first point…

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5 Training Commands to Save Your Dog’s Life

Imagine how you would feel if your dog ran into a busy street, ignoring your calls because he or she didn’t understand what you were trying to communicate?

Obedience training needs to be about safety, rather than tricks. Here are 5 must-know obedience commands that you should start practicing now.

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Tips To Help Stop Your Dog From Sitting Down On Walks

Some dogs just love walking on a leash and getting some exercise and fresh air.

Sometimes, your dog will be tired, bored or just not up for the walk, so he might sit (or even lie) down and not get up.

The problem is that once your dog starts sitting down on his or her walks, it could become the new normal.

And if this does happen, you need to correct the behavior right away.

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Do Monarch Butterfly Sightings Have Meaning?

To some people, seeing a monarch butterfly has meaning. These orange and black fliers can be a symbol of strength, change and more.

Monarch butterfly sightings thrill gardeners and nature lovers. The world’s most famous and beloved butterfly is renowned for its migration. Multiple generations work their way north during spring and summer, then a fall generation flies all the way to southern Mexico or to the California coast to spend the winter. While their population numbers have declined in recent years, monarchs still add beauty and color to our backyards. But you may have wondered if the sight of a monarch butterfly has meaning or symbolism, or even if it’s a spiritual sign. Here’s what you should know.

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Beautiful Pictures Of Baby Caracals, One Of The Most Gorgeous Cat Species Ever

Caracal is a wild species of felines. Although it is very similar to lynx with its outer appearance, it is also known as Step lynx and Egyptian lynx.

Stop everything you are doing because we just discovered the cutest cat species in the world! Meet caracals, or to be specific, baby caracals! The beautiful creatures have been religiously important to the ancient Egyptians. These cats appear in ancient Egyptians' paintings, bronze figurines, while their sculptures were thought to guard the pharaohs' tombs.

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Giant African Land Snail – Can You Keep This Mighty Mollusc As A Pet?

The term giant African land snail describes several species of large snails.

They can reach up to a foot long, and for some people they make fascinating and unusual pets.

But giant African land snails are a dangerous invasive species when released into the wild. So, many regions have laws forbidding keeping them in captivity.

You must check the laws where you live before bringing home one of these interesting pets.

In This Guide

In this article, we’ve got loads of interesting facts and information about giant African land snails.

Whether you’re interested in owning one, or unfortunately that isn’t possible for you, there’s plenty to make it worth your while.

If you’d like to navigate to specific topics, you can use the links below.

Types of giant African land snail

How big to giant African land snails get?

Giant African land snail facts

Giant African land snails as pets

How long do giant African land snails live?

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The Best Unusual Pets For Families That Are Easy To Care For

When a dog or cat doesn't cut it for the little ones, these are your next best options for an unusual family pet.

Looking for the perfect pet that suits your lifestyle?

With increased apartment living, many Aussies are choosing an unusual pet over the traditional dog or cat - something the kids can easily look after but still love. And don’t forget that teaching your Norwegian Dwarf Rabbit to fetch is quite a conversation starter.

Here’s a list of my favourite - but unusual - family-friendly pets.

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