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A little Nyjer seed is all you need to see more of the gorgeous gold finch. “What is that yellow flash I see tearing through the backyard?” you may be asking yourself. It just might be a beautiful American gold finch. Wild bird enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year [...] Leave a comment | Tags: bird, bird feeder, wild bird, wild bird feeders, Wild Bird Feeding month, wild birds, wild finch | Category: Pet Care & Education
One comment  Have a cat? Then you're probably familiar with hairballs. If you have a cat, you’re probably familiar with hairballs. Those icky little surprises your feline friend drops around the house are unpleasant for you and your cat. The good news? You can help prevent these nasty little hair bombs. Problem: Cats groom themselves. [...] Leave a comment  If you have a cat, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a trichobezoar or two. So, what is a trichobezoar? Your probably know it by it’s more commonly used term: hairball. Gross as they are, hairballs are a pretty common problem for cat owners. Thankfully, they’re not something you have to live with. As [...] 2 comments  The Persian new year “Nowruz” meaning “New Day” celebrates the beginning of spring on the vernal equinox. This year it fell on March 20. And, since keeping a goldfish symbolizes a happy life, full of activity and movement, let’s take this holiday as an opportunity to talk about the goldfish! Fun facts Goldfish (Carassius [...] 2 comments | Tags: aquatics, gold fish, gold fish bowl, gold fish care, gold fish diet, koi, Petco | Category: Pet Care & Education
One comment  Petco’s Critter of the Month for April is the guinea pig! Read on for some basics and fun facts on this critter, and share your own guinea pig knowledge in our comments section. Guinea Pig Fun Facts Guinea pigs are native to Peru, but all Petco guinea pigs are captive bred in the United [...] One comment | Tags: guinea pig, guinea pig care, guinea pig health, healthy guinea pig, Petco | Category: Pet Care & Education
Leave a comment  Patch’s previous family probably started out with good intentions when they bought a rabbit at a pet store, but she found herself surrendered to the District of North Vancouver Animal welfare Shelter when a family member developed an allergy. Peewee was abandoned to the wild and left to fare on her own. Fortunately, she [...] 2 comments  Fanna and Santiago with TREATS! I hope you’ve learned a lot at last week’s Loose Leash seminar and you’re practicing at home. Teaching polite leash manners is an “expensive behavior,” which means that you should use the yummiest treats possible for rewards. When selecting treats, look for meaty treats that can be broken into small [...] 9 comments  Walking your dog can–and should–be fun for both of you! Teaching your dog to walk on a loose leash is a complex behavior. There is a lot going on (you, your dog, holding a leash, watching for a loose leach, giving treats) all WHILE you are walking, too! Most of us have a [...] 2 comments   Out for a Walk by Petco Associate Deri Pritchard After a particularly hot and humid summer, there’s nothing more refreshing than when the air turns crisp and the heat is finally OFF! However, the brisk air and colorful fall leaves also bring a variety of health hazards for your pet. Here are some tips to help keep your pet safe:
2 comments | Tags: autumn, cat, cat health hazard, cats, dog, dog health, dog health hazards, dog walk, fall, fall pets, pet danger, pet health hazards, walk | Category: Pet Care & Education
2 comments   All Dressed Up by Petco Associate Lisa Farber If you’re like me, Halloween is a noisy, fun-filled evening featuring a lot of trick-or-treaters, a pumpkin carving mess and, most important (for my kids, anyway), candy! However, for your pets, it can be stressful. Here are some ways I make it fun for our cats and dog:
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