Tabytha Rourke, Author at Rose Hill Veterinary Clinic

Bringing Your Pet Home

The AVMA strongly recommends that for a healthier, happier pet you consider keeping your pets indoors only. Prepare your house for your pet’s arrival. A special place should be designated for it to eat, sleep, and eliminate. Obtain any necessary […]

Rescue Agency

Rescue agency animals are often already housebroken and know some basic obedience. Rescuing an animal is a wonderful option for some families. Animals find their way into rescue agencies for a variety of reasons. Some may have been accidentally lost […]

Pet Shop

Critics of pet stores argue that there are numerous problems with the way most stores acquire, care for, and sell animals. A pet shop is a place where dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, fish, and other animals not born […]

Breeder

Buying from a reputable breeder gives you the opportunity to interact with the pets family, siblings, dam, also possibly the sire. You can, therefore, form a general impression of what the future holds for the pet you take home. A […]

Animal Shelter

Resources are seldom adequate to support the large number of animals taken in by shelters. As a result many animals are euthanized. Animal shelters, or what used to be known as pounds, are either governmental or private organizations that provide […]

Ferrets

The AVMA recognizes that ferrets (mustela putorius furo) are being kept as pets and for research purposes. In those states or areas where ferret ownership is legal, the AVMA recommends responsible ferret ownership. This includes knowledge pertaining to ferret husbandry […]

Reptiles

People with limited living quarters may find that reptiles such as lizards or turtles fit perfectly into their lifestyles. Before deciding on a reptile, learn as much as possible about them and their needs. Poisonous snakes and certain reptiles should […]

Rabbits

Rabbits make wonderful pets. They are fluffy and soft, respond well to handling, and can learn to use a litter box. There are even different breeds of rabbit! For example, some have straight ears, some have floppy ears, some are […]

Birds

Birds have recently become very popular as pets. And for good reason. They have many positive attributes, but very few negative characteristics. Many people who meet a good bird for the first time are amazed at how friendly and affectionate […]

Cats

Working couples and retirees, as well as other families and singles, have discovered that cats are wonderful companions. Their entertaining antics and affectionate behaviors have endeared these animals to millions of owners. Cats come in all colors and with all […]

Dogs

Select your new dog with your lifestyle and living situation in mind. In addition to your new family member’s personality, consider its temperament, size, and coat as well. Some breeds have traits that may be objectionable in certain circumstances, such […]

Pet Internet Sources

We live in an age of almost instantaneous information. 24-hour news stations, talk radio, and the Internet have revolutionized the way we think and educate ourselves. It is easier than ever to research a topic and make decisions about almost […]