Renter’s Advice and Resources
Unique Apartment Pets: Ferrets
· Nov 3, 2009
Ferrets make excellent apartment pets because of their small size and ability to sleep happily in cages for long periods of time when the apartment dweller is away, but they do require knowledgeable care. While there are some negative myths about ferret ownership, ferrets can make loving pets. Ferret Facts Ferrets aren’t always the most […]
Raising a puppy is never easy, especially if you live in a studio apartment where space is limited. However, if you live in a pet friendly apartment building, and have thus decided to take the plunge and raise a puppy, here are some tips to help you along the way. 1. Housebreak Your Puppy with […]
· Oct 28, 2009
Apartment pets ideally won’t take up a lot of space, don’t require a lot of care and are hygienic animals. The pet rat fits this description perfectly. Choosing a Pet Rat Pet rats are different from the common pest or sewer rat and are attractive and cleanly. Rats do best in pairs or small groups […]
· Oct 27, 2009
Apartment pets need to be clean pets who take up little room and are simple to take care of. Unlike pest mice, who come into the home uninvited, a pet mouse that is properly cared for is a hygienic, fun pet for the apartment dweller. Choosing Pet Mice Mice actually do best in pairs, although […]
· Oct 26, 2009
The best apartment pets comfortably fit into a small environment, require little care and make loving pets. A pet gerbil fits the bill perfectly. Choosing Gerbils Gerbils are social creatures, so you should adopt them in pairs. Be sure to pick two gerbils of the same gender, otherwise you’ll find yourself with a frequently pregnant […]
· Oct 23, 2009
Cats love to sharpen claws and sometimes that ends up being done on furniture you’d rather not have pockmarked with cat spots. Protect your furniture by helping your cat choose better places to scratch. Is the cat scratching because she needs to sharpen her claws? Because she needs exercise? Because she’s marking her territory? Since there […]
· Oct 23, 2009
Housebreaking your dog in a new apartment can be a challenge, and it is best starting off on the right foot. Here are some tips to make your house training easy and quick so you can quit worrying about your dog’s habits and start enjoying being a dog owner. Give Your Dog a Way to […]
· Oct 21, 2009
Dog walking doesn’t always have the allure for pet lovers that it does for their dogs. After a busy day, sometimes owners are just too tired to give their dogs the exercise they need. However, it’s especially important that the cramped apartment dweller take his or her dog out for a walk every day. 1 […]
· Oct 20, 2009
Learning how to prevent fleas should be a health priority for you and your dog. You don’t want fleas biting your dogs and you don’t want them coming into contact with you or your children. There are certain measures you can take to prevent fleas. 1. Natural Repellents The first step and an alternative to […]
· Oct 13, 2009
There are a number of things you can do to stop dog barking. If you let your dog bark all the time, you’ll soon become a nuisance to your neighbors. Here are some things to try: 1. Walk Away One technique to stop dog barking is to quickly say “no” and then walk away, ignoring […]
· Oct 12, 2009