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2 months ago | 
rover.com | Kate Barrington
Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Does your puppy go into a panic when you leave the house? Or maybe they destroy their crate or even try to escape from it. It’s normal for a new puppy to feel a little nervous in their new home, but intense fear of abandonment is a hallmark of puppy separation anxiety. Unfortunately, separation anxiety isn’t something your puppy is likely to outgrow without intervention.
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2 months ago | 
petguide.com | Kate Barrington
In addition to increasing your dog’s intake of glucosamine and chondroitin to keep his joints lubricated, you should also make an effort to keep your dog moving. Like your own joints, your dog’s joints can become stiff and sore if they aren’t used regularly so keep taking your dog for his daily walk or make adjustments to give your dog some daily indoor exercise. If you do take your dog outdoors for exercise, consider putting boots on his feet for extra traction to prevent falls.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
be.chewy.com | Kate Barrington
A few natural touches can transform a backyard water feature into a thriving aquatic ecosystem. We spoke to pond and gardening experts to create this guide to the best flowers and plants for backyard ponds (and how to cultivate them). As a complement to pond equipment that facilitates filtration and aeration, aquatic plants help maintain chemical and biological stability in your pond.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Kate Barrington
Aeration is required to keep your pond healthy, but you may not need additional equipment for it. “Most of the time, aeration can be added from the filter outflow, typically from a waterfall,” says Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice), owner and chief veterinarian of Aquatic Veterinary Services, in Santa Cruz County, California.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Kate Barrington
When considering different pond ideas for turtles, there are a few essentials you should be sure to include. Pond turtles generally split their time between swimming or resting underwater, and basking in the sun. Basking helps conserve energy, regulate body temperature, and speed up digestion. Exposure to the UV rays in sunlight also supports the natural production of vitamin D, which is essential for shell health. Open areas of dry land or flat rock are good for basking.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Kate Barrington
As an alternative to installing pond filtration equipment, you may be able to establish a DIY pond filter system using a combination of plants, beneficial bacteria media, and pumps. Aquatic plants support natural filtration in several ways. “Plant roots uptake nutrients and even some pollutants,” Wood says. The roots and any substrate they’re planted in may also provide surfaces on which beneficial bacteria can grow.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Kate Barrington
Dr. Manucy recommends equipping betta tanks with a low-flow filter to keep water quality high and minimize the need for water changes. Test your tank water weekly to monitor levels of ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. When performing regular water changes, treat your tap water with water conditioner to neutralize toxins and heavy metals that could harm your betta.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Kate Barrington
The best tropical fish for novice aquarium hobbyists are hardy and adaptable to captive environments. They also tend to be small and non-aggressive, with few special care requirements outside a mature, well-maintained aquarium of suitable size and setup. In this guide, we explore 10 of the most beginner-friendly tropical fish species.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Kate Barrington
Use a garden hose or heavy rope to map out the shape of your pond. If using a preformed pond liner, place it upside down in the desired location. Use marking paint to outline the pond, then dig it out to the desired depth. Remove all loose dirt and sharp stones from the excavated area, then level the bottom. If your pond is multi-tiered, the base of each tier should be leveled with the sides, sloping gently in toward the center. Drape the underlayment over the excavated area.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Kate Barrington
If you’re using a preformed pond liner, place it in the desired area and outline the shape using marking paint. If you’re using a flexible liner, plan out the size and shape of your pond using a garden hose or heavy rope before outlining it in marking paint. Plan to dig two tiers—a shallow tier for ducks’ easy entry and exit from the pond, as well as a deeper space for swimming. You can mark these now or dig out the first tier before marking the second.
