Herbivorous and Omnivorous fish, shrimp, and aquatic snails often enjoy household vegetables in their diet. Some omnivores require more vegetation in their diet than others, such as Mollies, Rainbowfish and Apple Snails. Freshwater fish that are primarily herbivorous, such as common Bristlenose Catfish (Ancistrus sp.) and Oto’s (Otocinclus sp.), should be fed a diet based…
The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a warning to pet parents about the West Nile Virus, on the heels of a similar warning for humans. Record-breaking cases in the US and Canada have prompted the warning. Last Updated on August 6, 2022 by Digital Manager: Melody McKinnon
Allergic Dermatitis (Atopy) is probably one of the most frustrating, and certainly most common, genetic ailments in dogs. Sensitivity to environmental allergens like pollen, mold, dander, dust mites, fleas, and chemicals leaves pet parents to wonder if there’s anything their dog isn’t allergic to. Last Updated on May 7, 2026 by Digital Manager: Melody McKinnon
Humans love to tame wild creatures or ‘help’ them by providing food, but it can get the animal killed. Tempting animals with garbage and food stored outdoors can also lead to their death. Last Updated on August 6, 2022 by Digital Manager: Melody McKinnon
We recently published a letter from a customer in which he mentioned his wife making ‘chews’ for his horses. We asked her for the recipe and she graciously sent it to us for publication. She combines a few old tricks for racehorses into one healthy treat. Last Updated on January 13, 2026 by Digital Manager:…
Petco’s recall of stainless steel bowls has demonstrated just how easily our pets (and humans) can be exposed to radioactive materials, heavy metals, chemicals and other contaminants without our being aware of it. Many of these contaminants can remain in the body and build up with repeated exposure, leading to future health issues. Others may pose…
Some of the best advice doesn’t come from books and wisdom comes from experience. We asked the wise Mr. Chan (84 years young!) if we could publish his tip about using seaweed to balance and restore electrolytes for horses. He graciously agreed. Dear folks at Natural Pet Care: My seaweed order arrived in perfect shape…
Would you come to my house, leave garbage all over the floor, contaminate my aquariums, burn the place down and kill my family? Last Updated on August 6, 2022 by Digital Manager: Melody McKinnon
Fish keepers and tropical fish breeders often worry about their aquarium’s pH because requirements vary among species. This can lead to them frantically dumping in expensive bottled solutions, baking soda, or vinegar. Unfortunately, that usually results in spikes and crashes that will kill your pet fish. The number one rule of pH adjustment is if…
