If you have ever heard of a helicobacter ferret and it brought to mind a cute pet that is adorable or maybe even you imagine a specific breed of ferret. Helicobacter ferrets are actually diseased ferrets that have a bacterium called helicobacter mustelae and it is incredibly common. As a matter of fact, some studies were done to test just how many ferrets in the common population actually carry this bacterium and most ferrets actually carry deadly bacteria. Typically a hel...

A large number of animals mate for life in the animal kingdom. Although they don?t adhere strictly to this social order in every instance there is one rule they never break. What is that rule?

They?re here, they?re here. Finally, well it seems like forever, some of my migrating feathered friends have returned to their favorite bird feeders, at least to my favorite bird feeders. The youngest pair of evening grosbeaks were the first to return. I find this interesting because they were the last to leave by several weeks. They brought a friend whom I have never seen before, a variegated thrush. A few days later the rest of the grosbeak flock landed. They are still ...

When your kids start asking for a pet, you might hear ?I want a Bugs Bunny? or a ?Mickey Mouse?, both pets you might shy away from. But, for those that hear ?I want a Tweety Bird?, you have nothing to worry about as birds can make some of the most entertaining and loveable household pets around. Not only are they moderately easy to care for, they can liven up your entire house with their sweet song and a colorful plumage. For those Tweety seeking future pet owners, the reason...

June 1st marks the start of the 2007 hurricane season. Are you ready? What about your pets? Do you have a plan? Now is the time to get ready ? before hurricane season starts. AnimalHelp.Com is making the challenge: let 2007 be the year all of us who own pets are ready for hurricane season with an effective family plan in place.

Leeds was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, and was already a busy merchant town at the start of the Industrial Revolution.

A Sun Conure parrot named Sunny. Who could resist such a cute parrot? There he sits on the end of a branch; his head turned nearly 180 degrees toward his back; his dark shiny eye peering at you with a knowing look. A bright Sun Conure parrot named Sunny. If you have ever seen a Sun Conure parrot, you know exactly what I mean. If you have not, let me describe one. Description of a Sun Conure Parrot Sunny, the Sun Conure parrot, is a stunning bird, dressed in a shimme...

If you're seeing a persistant behavior issue with your horse, and feel stuck, here's something to try. Send your animal a scene of the outcome you're trying to achieve, instead of focusing on the wrong behavior that keeps being repeated. In this example, I had received 2 requests this month from riders whose horses were having issues with canter departures. Animal communication is a heart-based emotional exchange of energy, thoughts, feelings, and images, sometimes in...

The Japanese Chin comes from the land of Chrysanthemums and sunshine like their short-faced prototypes the King Charles Spaniel and Pekingese. They can trace their descent far into a dim past and share the distinction of being Court favorites in their own country for centuries. The Japanese people like to breed very small dogs appropriate for carrying in the big sleeves of their flowing costumes. The Japanese Chin was also called a sleeve or chin dog. The Japanese sometimes h...

African Grey parrots are not the most colorful among parrots of the world, as the name indicates. Whether your African Grey is of the Congo or Timneh subspecies, the bird will be predominantly grey in color. The Congo African Grey will have a bright, cherry red tail, while the Timneh African Grey's tail will be maroon. African Grey parrots are very intelligent. It has been said that they have an intellect similar to that of dolphins and chimpanzees. African Grey parrots h...