Beekeeping (Apiculture) can be a rewarding way to round out your food security strategy. While providing your family with healthy honey, you’ll also contribute to the pollination of food crops.
Hatching Apple Snail (Mystery Snail) Eggs in Your Aquarium
There are several types of “Apple Snails” available for aquariums. P. diffusa (formerly P. bridgesii) Apple Snails are popular among natural, planted aquarium enthusiasts because they don’t eat healthy plant tissue and are good janitors. Their gorgeous shell shades of gold, pink, purple, ivory and tan make them even more appealing.
Common Diffuser Essential Oils that may be Toxic to Dogs, Cats, Birds & Other Pets ©
Due to recent viral social media posts, many pet parents are wondering, “Are essential oils used in diffusers toxic to pets?” The answer is complicated by the varying tolerance levels of each species or breed. Some essential oils are toxic to all pets, or only some dog breeds, or species such as cats, rabbits, birds, […]
What Do Reindeer Eat?
I lived in Canada’s Arctic for a decade and spent part of that time working for the Department of Renewable Resources. Santa & I were practically neighbors! Therefore, I feel especially qualified to share this important information about the natural diet of Reindeer as we approach Christmas Eve.
The Natural Care of African Serval Cats
This post was inspired by Samson, a domestically-bred African Serval that was killed by a truck after roaming freely on Vancouver Island, Canada. While I don’t know the circumstances behind his escape, it is apparent that some education of pet parents about exotic cats is in order. For starters, they must be harnessed or in […]
Top Live Food Choices for Pet Reptiles (Infographic) ©
Reptile keepers and breeders have been culturing live food for their pets for almost as long as they’ve been keeping reptiles in captivity. Live insects, worms and larvae are natural, high in protein, and usually nutritious (and can be gut-loaded with more nutrients). Feeding them stimulates the hunting instinct in pet lizards (Geckos, Bearded Dragons, […]
Welfare Weekend: 7 Cute Animals with a Mean Bite
Both for the welfare of the animal and our own safety, most of us know we shouldn’t approach a bear or wolf. When it comes to cute animals we see around home, while on vacation, or on the exotic pet market, however, we may be fooled by their cute appearance. Today’s guest author covers seven […]
Welfare Weekend: Big Fish Campaign Educates Fish-Keepers
‘Monster Fish’ is a term used by aquarium enthusiasts for fish that grow so large they can’t be kept in most home aquariums. They’re commonly sold as small fish, often to inexperienced fish-keepers who have no idea how large they’ll get. The Big Fish Campaign is determined to change that through proactive education.
The Kinkajou as an Exotic Pet
The natural care of exotic pets relies heavily on knowledge of their wild habitat, diet, etc. Today, our guest, Maria Kruk, introduces us to an uncommon exotic pet, the Kinkajou.
Rabbit Treat Recipe – Wild Winters
The lack of wild-sourced nutrient variety for rabbits in the Winter can be worrisome, but thankfully we have nutritious dried options to better simulate the wild diet all year round.