Welcome to PetHelpful

When the summer storms roll in, don't miss out on an opportunity to keep your business running and your students coming to the barn. Use unmounted horsemanship lessons. Here is some inspiration for fun and educational unmounted lessons.

Cat bites can be dangerous. Learn why cats bite and what you can do to correct their behavior.

Helpful advice for riding instructors on teaching fearful students. Even the confident riders have scared moments—it happens to the best of us. As instructors, we need to be prepared to handle that. Here are some hopefully helpful hints!

Learn about betta fish care, behavior and tank requirements to make sure your betta lives a long, healthy life.

There are reasons not to lease a pet. In recent news, there are horror stories from people who have leased a pet.

Our five-pound Yorkshire Terrier is a fussy eater. We joke and say that she’s picky because she’s watching her figure. All jokes aside though, our Yorkie doesn’t eat well. We often spoon feed her just to make sure she gets food in her belly, so we make treats for her as a supplement.

Learn the easy way to change the water in your freshwater aquarium to avoid spilling, and ensure sure your fish stay happy and healthy!

Adopting a pet can be very exciting. Here are some reasons why you should consider adoption versus buying your new pet from a pet shop.

Learn how to choose the best fish for your 10-gallon freshwater tank setup and make smart choices when stocking your aquarium.

Giving a new opportunity in life to an animal is a unique and rewarding experience, but not a perfect one. If you are still on the fence about adoption, here are some things that might help you make up your mind.

Unique puppy names always grab attention. If the East and nature both hold a deep appeal, then consider gracing your new puppy with one of these names. From flowers to elements, landscapes and storms, there's something for every pooch.

The truth about giving coconut oil to pets.

Several fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, condiments, additives, and drugs are toxic to domestic pets. Some harm only dogs, others only cats, and several are poisonous to both. Following is a list of potentially problematic foods that should be kept in a safe place where a curious, inquisitive pet cannot access them and harm itself.

Some dogs swallow objects that become trapped in their intestine. Abdominal surgery may be necessary to remove the obstruction, as it was for my dog.

Labrador Retrievers are lovely dogs but have a tendency to become obese. A gene mutation in some Labs may maintain their hunger and make weight control harder.

Here’s a list of the 20 most colorful aquarium fish. Learn about vibrant community fish and large colorful fish so you can make the best choice when stocking unique fish for your tropical tank.