Rabbits and guinea pigs are natural foragers. In the wild, they don’t stick to one type of grass, flower, weed, or herb. They eat a bit of this, a bit of that – foraged food based on what is available seasonally. Without this variety, they can suffer a lack of trace minerals and other nutritional … Continue Reading
I went back and forth on this blog title because basically I just kept thinking “Well, because they’re awesome. Seems like such an obvious answer.” But for real… rats have been kept as pets for over a hundred years (think early 1900s). But even though they’ve been domesticated for quite some time, their popularity has … Continue Reading
If you have rat relatives, they’re probably at the top of your “most important people to me” list. (Yes, I said “most important people” because I consider animals people. As in, they’re just as special and important as humans. Call me weird. Call me coo-coo. Tell me I’m silly. I don’t care.) And if someone’s … Continue Reading
By Wendy Dessler Essential oils are natural substances that can be used to replace harsh chemicals in the home. However, natural doesn’t always mean safe, especially where our pets are concerned. After all, for humans a delicious chocolate truffle is a treat; for dogs, it’s a threat. When using essential oils in the home, it’s important to … Continue Reading
How many of you were in scouting or a military cadet program growing up? Or how many of you took a babysitting or lifeguard certification class? I’m sure you have fun memories of first aid training where you got to wrap someone else up like a mummy or improvising a stretcher out of broom handles … Continue Reading
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