Caring For Pet Rats....

Caring For Pet Rats

When owners know some fundamentals rats are not especially difficult to keep mental and physically healthy.

House rats in an aquarium (at least 10 gallon) with a mesh lid.

Alternately keep them in a wire mesh cage with half-inch by half-inch spacing.

Rats can break their legs on wider spaced barks.

Never use cedar or pine shavings as bedding as they are toxic to rats.

Use hardwood shavings paper products, pelleted bedding or sanitary bedding and change it energy three to five days.

Feed a diet of laboratory pellets (lab block).

Occasional treats of wheat bread, fruit,vegetables and pasta are acceptable.

Go light on oil seeds, nuts and grains.

Do not keep individual rats in solitary cages.

Provide toys and activities in the cage.

Watch pet rats closely for respiratory disease.

Persistent sneezing is a symptom of respiratory illness.

Trigger a visit to the vet as soon as possible.

Rats are social animals.

Experts recommend owners keep more than one at a time.

Most rats should be able to live together without a problem, although adult males sometimes display aggressive behavior to unfamiliar adult male rats.

Pet Safe Salt Is Better For Everyone

If you live in a colder climate when winter involves wind, ice and snow, you probably use salt on your driveway and sidewalks. There are probably also a few pet owners who walk their dogs past your property.

But did you know that the salt that you are using to de-ice driveways can do harmful damage to the pets that walk on it?

If you read the warnings on traditional salt ice melter's, you will see that straight out that they are dangerous for pets and children.

So why would you want to put something so harmful out on the sidewalks where children and pets walk.

There are a number of pet safe salt products.

Most popular Safe Paw. Which we carry.

It makes better sense for the environment and it is much safer for both your pets and children.

Dog Booties...

Dog Booties are rubber, fabric or plastic coverings for dog's paws, used to protect the animal from cold weather or injury.

They are analogues to human shoes and are most common in sled dog races. The Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race for example requires mushers to carry no fewer than eight booties per dog.

Many dogs are resistant to wearing booties and the velcro straps typically used to secure booties often are inadequate on active dogs.

Changing booties is necessary when they become wet or fly off a dog's paws.

Like shoes booties wear out with use.

Over an extended period of time they need to be replace.

Holidays & More...

Holidays can create special danger for your pets.

Thousands of pets during the holidays become deathly ill.

It is a busy time - a time of much planning, shopping, cooking and baking, rushing to and from parties and get togethers with relatives and friends.

Often times we forget about our little four-legged member of the

family during the rush and many hazards waiting for their curiosity.

New Year's brings in a brand New Year filled with the promise of hope, health, love and joy..

But be alert to any pet hazards such as fun noise makers and confetti which can very easily hurt or seriously threat your pet's senses and well being and health.

Noise makers can frighten your pet causing the pet to bolt out an open door or window or leap to a serious pet hazard area that will cause your pet an unsafely fall etc....

Confetti can be ingested.

Wreaking havoc to the digestive tract...

So please be aware of your pet's surroundings ...

The Cats We Love............

People including my human love cats the creature they adore.

It is hard to resist the cuteness of a little fluffy creature roll up on your knees and purrs for joy.

Anyone who has ever had a cat know how close the relation between human and cat is.

Cats are loving, playful, charming and cute companions.

Also can be one to one demanding like us humans too..

If you love cats and my mum does trust me (she is in my control), you will spend time and then more watching your feline.

Cats have thier own world that is closely bound with us humans, but it does not go around our humans World!! No Way...

Sharing a life with a cat is an honor and a joy and it means to us a grace of its soul and body.

If only you know what to look for....

Winter Basic For Your Pet

With snow and freezing temperatures coming soon.

It is time to prepare yourselves and your pets for the winter season.

We at Stinky's Kittens & Doggies Too offer these tips to keep your pet safe during the cold weather.



A dog's coat provides some insulation against the cold, but short haired dogs may need a coat or sweater for additional warmth while outside.

Dogs can fall victum to frostbite, just like us humans.



Dogs have to work harder to stay warm when excercising outside.

Increasing there food supply, particulary protein, will keep them and their fur in tip top shape.



Coolant and antifreeze can spill in the garage or on the street and are lethal poisions for dogs and cats.

A dogs paws, legs and stomach should be wiped off when coming in out of the rain, sleet , snow or ice.



Pets belong inside with the rest of the family. Providing a warm place to sleep off of the floor and away from drafts, will keep dogs and cats feeling comfortable during the cold months.



Check out our warm beds at our store for your dog and cat...



Save a pets life mostly cats and kittens during the winter season.



Outdoor cats will climb under the hood of cars for warmth, so please be safe and bang loudly on the car's hood before starting the engine t five any sleeping cats or kittens a chance to vacate.

Ms. Stinky Needs Your Pet's Best Photo..

Yes Me Ms. Stinky the One and Only..
The Head Cat..

I would love for you to send my staff and me pictures of your best bud.

We have allot of pictures here at the store and it is time to let go of the old ones and bring in the new fresh furry faces.

Who knows you might be on our blog for while, slide show or even win a small token of our gratitude with a gift.

Either way I just love seeing other cats and pooches along with their humans in pictures.

Send them to me Ms. Stinky at msstinky@msn.com

Deadline is 12/26/2010.