Moss balls, those fluffy green spheres popular in aquariums, can unfortunately harbor a hidden danger: zebra mussels. Zebra mussels are invasive pests that can wreak havoc on waterways, harming ecosystems and infrastructure. PetsWeekly covered this ...
We really do try avoid the chaos of politics on this pet-centric website (although my personal page is another story). But eventually, to not make a comment, to not bring you up-to-date on an issue that ...
This year, I’m very excited that BlogPaws 2016 will be held in what is essentially my backyard. As a person who has been in Arizona for over thirty years, I feel like I can call ...
It’s not always easy figuring out what foods ferrets can and can’t have. We’re here to help. There are certain things you should know about your ferret’s diet, as malnutrition or too many treats can ...
When it comes to our pets, we want natural treatments that work. Dogs and cats are notoriously difficult to treat with Western medicine as there is the potential for so many side effects. Oftentimes, ...
We’re continuing our discussion of the deadly dangers in the desert for pets. Today, we’re discussing one of the most obvious ones: rattlesnakes. Since I’ve lived here, I’ve seen my fair share of snakes. They ...
Today we continue our exploration into our Desert Dangers series with a look at the sting of the Bark Scorpion. We’re focusing on the Sonoran Desert, because it’s one of the most beautiful (yet deadly) ...
Arizona. It’s one of the most hostile, yet hauntingly beautiful places in the world. But our Sonoran desert is filled with danger for us and to our pets. One of these dangers is the Sonoran ...
When the Liska family took their dogs out for a camping weekend in Arizona, the last place they expected to wind up was in a hotel near the emergency veterinarian waiting to see if their ...
When you head out to the hills with your dogs, the last thing you want to think about is what could go wrong. Porcupines are slow-moving, mostly nocturnal herbivores that pack a mighty punch with ...