Pet Care - Petculiars

The best tips and tricks to take care of your pet

December 1, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at December 1, 2022

Can Dogs Eat Watermelons?

There is nothing cooler on a hot summer day than a juicy slice of watermelon. While owners eat their favorite summer fruit, they might wonder if it’s good to give a piece of watermelon to their four-legged friend. This summer fruit is good for your dog when served in moderation. […]

November 29, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 29, 2022

Can Dogs Eat Carrots?

With so many dog rewards on the market, it’s no surprise that many dog owners are looking for snacks for their dogs that are healthy, nutritious, and, of course, cheap. Carrots are cheap and are a healthy snack for your dog. That’s why most people opt for fruits and vegetables […]

November 29, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 29, 2022

Can Bleach Hurt My Dog?

Several products used around the house and in the house for disinfection and cleaning are extremely toxic to pets. Most cleaning products, as well as the disinfecting agents that are used to wash the streets, contain chemicals dangerous to pets. If your dog ingested any of these products, toxicity could […]

November 28, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 28, 2022

Can You Use Bleach to Clean Animal Cages?

Most people probably have a bottle or two of chlorine/bleach around the house that is used for clothes and cleaning. But is it safe to use bleach to clean a cage? Will bleach vapors harm your pet? Can you use chlorine with confidence? Chlorine can be used to disinfect pet […]

November 28, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 28, 2022

Do Cats Get Along with Chinchillas?

If you have a cat and you want to purchase a chinchilla as a pet, I recommend that you think well and hard before disturbing the balance in the house. A chinchilla is a rodent, while cats are natural predators of most rodents. That said, that doesn’t mean your cat […]

November 27, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 27, 2022

What To Do If the Mother Cat Refuses to Nurse?

Your cat went through pregnancy and gave birth to her kittens. Now it’s time for her to take care of her kittens, but for some reason, she won’t breastfeed them. Perhaps she has completely rejected one or more kittens or simply she is not sure how to breastfeed them properly. […]

November 26, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 26, 2022

Are My Fish Eating Each Other?

This question from a reader has reached a sensitive point for me, because I too have experienced what is happening to her, aquarium fish eating other fish. This has probably happened to many of you. “I have two Ancistrus in a mixed tropical aquarium. I have noticed in the last […]

November 25, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 25, 2022

Are Toads Poisonous to Dogs?

Every frog has the ability to produce toxins when they feel they are in danger, but many of them are not dangerous. However, there are some that can be incredibly toxic to your dog just a few minutes after exposure. There are two main categories of toxins that come from […]