When we had our pet rats, each summer we’re try and find better ways of keeping them cool. They didn’t have as much room to move around to find cool spots in their cage (unlike the cats and dogs who could roam the house), so we’d help them out.

We tried ice in zip-top baggies, cooler ice packs (which were often large and bulky), and even froze wet cloths to stick underneath the cage itself so the rats couldn’t nibble on it.
I wish we’d had one of these IcePods by Scratch & Newton available! Simply keep the reusable disc in your …read more

I admit it, I love the idea of buying things for my pets for the holidays but I don’t actually do it!
By the time I’ve bought for family and friends my poor head is drained and as cute as it would be to have the cats and dogs “unwrap” something with us on Christmas morning, it just doesn’t happen (I don’t think they mind too much anyway — isn’t that what the wrapping paper is for?).
This year I decided to put together a fun guide full of ideas for pets and their people. From treats and toys to books …read more

Would you like your pet(s) to be Pet of the Week? Then send them on in! It doesn’t matter if your pet is canine, feline, rodent, amphibian, reptile, avian, or anything in between, come show them off!
Snap some pictures and include your pet’s name, his/her favorite food, treats, toy, bed, etc., how old he/she is, how you acquired him/her, personality quirks, and anything else you’d like to share, and don’t forget the URL to your own blog or website.
Email them to me here, that’s it!
See who’s already been pet of the week!
[image: flickr]
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Yesterday’s “What Is It” picture was a sweet little sugar glider! Most everyone got it correct and a few of you even have one or two!
Sugar gliders are noctural marsupials native to Australia and Indonesia. In the wild they live in trees in big family bunches of 15-30 other gliders. They get their name from the sweet foods they like to eat and their ability to “glide” from tree top to tree top, much like a flying squirrel.
Sugar gliders are extremely social animals and should ideally be kept with at least one other glider – a lot of experts …read more

This sweet little mug belongs to a small nocturnal marsupial native to Australia. It’s gained popularity as a domesticated pet over the last several years.
Do you know what it is?
[image: flickr. no peeking!]

Dopey the hamster must have a bored owner – he got his very own motorized Lego elevator in his cage!
It’s hard not to go “aww!” each time he falls when reaching for his house, but he he seems to really get into it and finally makes it! (That being said, criticisms and comments can be left at the Youtube page – I didn’t make it!)

Summer is in full swing which means it’s vacation time! If you have a pet, though, you’ve got a lot of extra preparation to consider before you even pack your bags: Where will the dog stay? Who will take care of the cats? Why not take them with you!
Many hotels and resorts around the world are realizing how important pets are to their guests and have become accommodating by not only allowing supervised pets on the properties but some even go so far as to provide special outdoor areas for them as well.
My friend and fellow pet lover Alicia helped …read more

I love ferrets. We’ve had the opportunity to pet-sit them a couple of times for friends and they’re such sweet little things. What keeps us from getting any of our own is the age-old issue of scent. My husband had two ferrets at two separate times before we met and he said that even though they were “de-scented” they were still pretty odorous.
Oh well. I can now get my fix from the Smithsonian’s Ferret Cam! Georgia, a black-footed ferret, gave birth on June 20th. This is a big deal because The National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center in Front …read more

Aww, this is so cute! Apparently a little piggy in the UK is actually afraid of mud and dirt and refuses to join its littermates when they’re rolling around in it.
Image details: Piglet served by picapp.com
Her owners noticed that Cinderella, as she’s been dubbed, would sit off to the side of the pen shaking while the rest of the pigs were being, well, pigs and came to realize that she was having a problem with the mud. They grabbed some small wellies (rain boots) that were being used as pencil holders and slipped them on Cinderella’s feet. She now joins …read more

Image details: Lop-eared rabbit served by picapp.com
I seem to be on a bunny kick this week (do not tell my husband!) and came across this recipe for “bunny cookies:”
- 1 cup of your bunny’s favorite fruits and veggies, chopped (bunny-friendly only!)
- 1/4 cup yogurt or banana (plus a little bit of water if using banana)
1. Cut up fruits and vegetables and place in a bowl
2. Mix water and banana until creamy (skip this step if you are using yogurt)
3. Place a small amount of yogurt or banana mixture on a plate
4. Place small amount of fruits and vegetables onto the …read more