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Teaching Your Children to Be Comfortable Around Pet Reptiles

Teaching Your Children to Be Comfortable Around Pet Reptiles

From turtles and tortoises to snakes, geckos and iguanas, reptiles can be great pets, even for kids. Unfortunately, many children are squeamish around reptiles or even afraid of them. With patience and understanding, however, you can teach your child to be comfortable around all types of popular pet reptiles. Why Kids Can Be Uncomfortable Understanding why a child doesn't like pet reptiles is the first step toward helping them feel better about these animals. Unfortunately, many reptiles that young children are first exposed to are often portrayed as monsters, such as vicious dinosaurs, dragons or supervillains. The size, speed and...

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Helping Dogs Cope After Quarantine

Helping Dogs Cope After Quarantine

Quarantine periods, self-isolation, and lockdowns can be very stressful on families, but there are some family members who love everyone being together, all day long, all the time – the family dogs. Whether you have one dog or a pack of four-legged family members, readjusting after quarantine can be a challenge, but there are easy ways pet owners can help their dogs cope. Why Dogs Love Quarantine Dogs are pack animals, well-adapted to group dynamics. They’re naturally social, and humans are their pack. When their pack is home all day, the dog feels more secure in its social structure and...

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Best Freshwater Aquarium Fishes for Beginners

Best Freshwater Aquarium Fishes for Beginners

It can be intimidating to start a new aquarium, and freshwater aquariums are generally less complicated and easier for beginners to manage. Not all fish are the same, however, and some species are better suited for beginners than others. By choosing the best beginning fish, a new aquarium owner can learn the tricks of keeping fish before moving on to more complicated aquatic residents. Before Choosing Fish Before adding a new fish to the tank, it is important to consider several factors to be sure it has the best possible home. Tank Size: Many fish are social and will do...

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The Complete Guide to Storing Raw Pet Food

The Complete Guide to Storing Raw Pet Food
Ever wonder how raw pet food is stored? Dig into this blog to learn more about storing raw dog and cat food so your furry friend is fed a fresh feast at mealtime. Vital Essentials products are available at Your Local Pet Station and online.

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Safety Tips For Camping With Your Pet

Safety Tips For Camping With Your Pet

Camping is one of the best ways to get the whole family immersed in the great outdoors. Fortunately, it’s also an activity that can also be enjoyed by your beloved family pet. Man’s best friend was never meant to be confined to a cage or kennel, so you should definitely consider bringing your dog along for some scenic fun. There’s no need to spend exorbitant kennel fees or hassle a friend to take care of your pet all weekend when you can rough it together in the wilderness. Any healthy, well-behaved, adventurous pet is the perfect pet to bring along...

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