The social media trend has extended to websites that offer the option of adopting and caring for a virtual pet. You can do this for fun or even as a way to consider whether you are ready to take on the responsibility of a real-life pet. Some sites offering adoption of virtual pets are geared […]
Children’s introduction to pets is so important for a number of reasons. Pets teach children to be responsible for the care, nurturing and well-being of a living creature which translates into being able to handle adult responsibilities. Children learn about nature and the environment in caring for pets. And pets teach children intangibles – feelings […]
The Feline Herpes Virus, FHV-1, affects both domestic and wild cats. It is more commonly found in shelters, rescues and homes with more than one cat. While cats of any age can contract FHV-1, most at risk are kittens, older cats and pregnant cats who can transmit the disease to their kittens. The virus is […]
