Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
Requests a definition, explanation, or examples of words, terms or phrases used in reference to pets.
Bonding is the about the relationship between two or more lives. Often referring to a tight bond as in "A Bonded Pair".
The process of taming a wild animal to adapt it to a domestic lifestyle.
The natural skin or feather loss process of many animals and the means to cope with it.
The band/ring used around a pet's neck (typically a dog, but can be used for other pets too) to restrain, decorate, control, or protect.
Any animal lacking a backbone or spinal column. The most common invertebrates which are kept as pets are crustaceans, snails, arachnids and insects.
Koi are domestic carp, that have been bred to be optically pleasing. They are related to goldfish but grow bigger.
Small schooling fish, tetra are one of the most popular groups of fish in the pet trade due to their peaceful nature, attractive appearances, and easy availability. Strictly speaking, tetra are charac…
Referring to incidents where audio or loud noise is a factor, such as broadcasts, radio, music, thunder, and explosions.
Refers to a domesticated mammal from the weasel family.
The interaction between pets and children
Use in questions related to the effects of the winter climate or winter seasonal changes on a pet. Please include relevant tag indicating what animal is the question being asked about ([cats], [dogs],…
Pet food that is alive, including crickets, goldfish, mealworms, and other feeder fish and larvae.
Referring to any type of badger hound / "wiener dog" / teckel of any hair length and body size.
Use in questions related to the process of laying/raising the young of egg-laying animals. It could be used together with [breeding] tag and should include other tags relevant to the question being as…
Acclimation is the act of getting used to one's environment. Questions about acclimation are typically along the lines of getting a pet used to it's new home.
Question concerning about age of pet.
All issues regarding droppings, pooping, excrements. Pet relieving themselves of fecal matter.
Do not create another tag for a specific heart condition, without asking in meta.
For questions related to any heart/cardiac issues a pet may have, including heart disease and heart failure. https:/…
Household furnishings, generally those you want a pet to go "down" from: tables, chairs, curtains, beds, couches, ramps, rugs, etc.
A diverse family of fish, popular among aquarists for their interesting social and breeding behaviors. Cichlids often require particular water parameters, diets, and tankmates to thrive in the home aq…
Refers to an aquarium primarily used for the housing of live corals and related material.
Refers to weather conditions (incl. thunder, lightning, rain, snow, etc.) which may affect a pet's behavior or environment.
A family of crustaceans known for protecting themselves by carrying empty snail shells. Both marine and terrestrial species are kept as pets, and this tag can refer to either.
Refers to heater appliances used by aquariums or terrariums.