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Endangered Rodents
It is an unfortunate fact that some rodent species are now endangered in the wild. This is due to factors such as loss of habitat due to urban development and the fur trade. Efforts are being made to conserve these species and increase their population numbers. The long-eared jerboa is a rodent which lives in […]
Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers
A dog’s whiskers are somewhat different from those of a cat. To begin with their real name is Vibrissae from the Latin work “vibrio” meaning to vibrate. Dog whiskers are two times as thick as their hair and coarser as well, not soft like a cat’s whiskers. They are found on both sides of the […]
Pet Holidays-July/Aug./Sept/ 2012
JULY 2012: Wild About Wildlife Month Dog House Repairs Month July 4th – A fun day for us, but fireworks, noise, BBQs can be scary and hazardous to our pets. Watch them carefully. July 15th – National Pet Fire Safety Day July 31st – Mutts’ Day AUGUST 2012: August 1st – North Shore, the largest […]


