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. This homemade...
View ArticleThe 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. The Kinkajou as an...
View ArticleWelfare 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...
View ArticleWelfare 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...
View ArticleTop 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,...
View ArticleThe 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,...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleCommon Diffuser Essential Oils that may be Toxic to Dogs, Cats, Birds & Other...
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...
View ArticleHatching 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...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Pet Bees Healthy
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....
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