A Yorkshire canary is one of the most prized birds to add to your home. It is one of the favorite birds in shows, and for display around the world. What makes the Yorkshire so special?
Breeding is the secret to this exciting bird. The Yorkshire canary is not a naturally occurring bird. This breed was developed over many years around the mid 1800’s. This canary was bred to take the best aspects of the Norwich, Lancashire, and Belgian canaries creating an exciting new breed. …

There are two reason vegetarian dog food has been increasing in popularity. The first reason is the health benefits to dogs with certain health conditions. The second reason is owner who are living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle and would like their pet to join them.
Before you jump up and go running out the door to the grocery store or to the superstore, realize they are not going to have the vegetarian dog food on their shelves. It is a very rare store which has this variety …

Are you a vegan or vegetarian and would like to change your cat from eating meats to eating a vegetarian diet? Vegetarian cat food is readily available to help you make the transition, but before you buy you need to understand the potential consequences.
Your cat is a predator. A cat’s body and digestive system has developed through centuries to process the proteins and flesh of other animals. While this sounds cruel, it is a simple fact of nature. Cats have developed certain dietary needs which are …

To many of us goldfish mean only one thing. They are the common goldfish, with their golden orange scales lazily swimming around in the aquarium or pond. The fascinating truth is there are many types of goldfish, some which leave you wondering why it is called a goldfish at all.
How many different types of goldfish can you find? There are around 18 different varieties in the goldfish family. Some of these fish carry highly unusual appearances. Here are some of the more exciting members of …

The shelves in the pet department always have so many cute toys for our dogs. We take them home and the next morning find pieces of the toy all over the floor. Our dogs teeth are powerful, and once they set their minds to chewing something up, they normally succeed. Tough dog toys can keep them entertained, and keep your dog toy budget under control.
We love to play with our dogs, tossing toys, and having them come running back to us for more play time. We …

Learning about worms in dogs takes a little more research than just the advice of a good buddy. They often have experienced only one kind of worm in their animals and may have no idea about all the other kinds of worms. Symptoms of worms in dogs vary greatly among the different kinds, and you must know what to watch out for.
One type of worm which dog owners run into more commonly is the tapeworm. Tapeworms infest the bowel and may be seen hanging out of the …

There in no sound quite like singing canaries. They have a large range of notes, learn new songs readily, and fill your home with beautiful music. Before you run to the pet store and buy just any canary, you need to make sure you are going to buy the right one.
Walking into a pet store and hearing all the singing canaries you are going to believe every one of them is adding to the noise. Make sure you watch the birds closely and visit with the store …

One big challenge facing any pond or aquarium owner is keeping their fish alive. They want their fish to last for a long time, going from season to season. The Shubunkin is one of the toughest, most resilient pond or aquarium fish you can buy, only matched by the more boring common goldfish.
The Shubunkin looks very similar to the common goldfish in body style. The size, shape, tail, and fins all look very much alike. The startling difference is in body color. The Shubunkin has …

The red canary has become one of the most popular breeds. With their bright red orange coloration, beauty in flight, and pleasant songs they are great for both shows and for your home.
The red canary is not a natural canary. This is a bird which has been specially bred to have this unique coloration. You will not find any red colored canaries in the wild.
The history of the red canary starts back in the 1920’s with a geneticist, Han Duncker, who only theorized you could …

Quick question, what kind of food does your cat love the most? If they had their choice do you think they would choose a can of Fancy Feast cat food, or a live bird? What about a choice between a bowl full of hard dry cat food and a mouse? Your cat is a predator and a carnivore. They crave meat, and they crave it raw. Raw cat food does not only satisfy their instinctive desires, but may be the healthiest choice you can …