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Bacolod City has launched an online animal welfare concerns desk for the public and pet owners. The City government launched the project as part of the observance of Rabies Awareness Month. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said the initiative would be implemented by the City Veterinary Office together with various advocates in the city. “After our […]
With the country marking Rabies Awareness Month this March, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Sunday reminded the public to have pets vaccinated and to seek immediate medical attention for animal bites to prevent rabies infections and rabies-related injuries and deaths. According to PhilHealth acting president and chief executive officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr., […]
A pet is like a crystal ball. When you put it in your hand and hold it too tight, it would reach a point of breaking. When you hold it carelessly, they could slip off of your hand, fall to the ground, and break. Both scenarios have the same output. The balance between these two […]
Newborn pets, much like newborn babies, need a lot of specific care and attention. They’re extremely fragile and less than ideal circumstances may lead to complications or even death. In order to avoid these, the first week of care is crucial. You’ll need to remember these basic elements: appropriate food, clean water, clean environment, and […]
I love animals, and I really love having pets around me. You know that feeling when they trust you and just chill beside you? That’s the best feeling for me. I love cuddling with pets, so the pets I had in mind for myself were always something big enough for me to hug. I grew […]
Insects are kept as pets in various parts of the world. Singing crickets and katydids are as commonplace in China and Japan as dogs and cats are in most areas of the world. This could have come from tradition or superstition that these bugs bring luck and abundance. Why do people keep insects as pets? […]
Growing up, I always wanted a pet for myself. I always thought that pets are so cute and fluffy and that it would be nice to have something to care for that would return my affection – something I wouldn’t be able to do with my toys or plants. With kids, most of them are […]