What Causes Ear Problems In Cats?
Posted on April 4, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
If your cat’s ears are bothering her, there can be many reasons. Don’t ignore her if she’s scratching her ears more often than normal, or if she shakes her head a lot. She may have ear mites, which can lead to more serious conditions.
What are ear mites? They’re small parasites that live in your furry friend’s ears. Their bites cause intense itching, which can just about drive her (and you) crazy. If you suspect your kitty has mites, look in her ears. If you see dark brown waxy stuff in there that looks like coffee grounds, your buddy probably has them.
Read More..>>The Wholesale World Of Tropical Fish And The Dedicated Folks Who Bring Them To You
Posted on March 14, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
If you love tropical fish, then finding quality livestock for your aquarium is important. Most pet stores buy their fish from wholesalers, who get their fish and other animals from fish farms around the world. The world of a wholesale fish dealer is fascinating, and in very large scale.
Read More..>>Pets & All Kindsa Things To Love
Posted on March 12, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
And so it is with other species. Most common, the usual house pet, a cat or dog. Denise cuddles her toy poodle and Layla, her precious pup, returns her love lavishing licks on her hand and cheek. Each satisfying the other with affection. Becca has taught her calico cat tricks which amaze all as cats are not known to be so obedient, having “a mind of their own”, but in all probability, the calico cat is demonstrating its love in return for the love and care received.
Read More..>>Care For A Baby Bearded Dragon Lizard
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law, Pets | Leave a Comment
The bearded dragon lizard, a native of Australia, is one of the most popular choices when choosing a reptile as a house pet. Mainly due to its docile and friendly disposition, this sociable reptile has been gracing pet stores and houses at an increasing rate.
Adopting the bearded dragon lizard as part of the family requires planning and care. Below are some guidelines that can be used in caring for the baby bearded dragon that will become the newest member of your family.
Read More..>>Discover The Tank Friends Your Betta Fish Can Live With
Posted on March 8, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
Betta Fish, also known as Siamese Fighting Fish because of their “Fight to the Death” attitude if two males are placed in the same tank together are particularly fussy about who they share their tank with.
So the aim of this article is to give you a few pointers on which fish can be considered “Tank Friends” for your Betta Fish and the ones that are definate “No Go’s!”
It is important to remember that Betta Fish despite being astonishing fish to watch are not particularly fast swimmers compared with other aquarium fish. Therefore, you want to avoid tank buddies who are quicker swimmers than your Betta’s who could potentially harass, bite and nip your fish.
Read More..>>Tips For Getting Your Cat To Eat Canned Food
Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
You’ve decided your cat would be better off eating a high-quality canned food to prevent feline diabetes, obesity, bladder infections, kidney problems, and other health problems associated with commercial dry food. But she turns her nose up at it! How do you get her to eat it? Your kitty is a creature of habit, and she doesn’t like changes, especially in what she eats. She’s used to the crunchy texture of dry food. If she’s never eaten canned food before, she may not even recognize the stuff sitting in her dish as something edible.
Read More..>>Putting Your Own Dog In An Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
Maybe you have a great dog that would be a good friend to someone else. You may find that you have a special friend in your pet and you want to share the love with someone that does not have anyone or anything to lean on. Putting your dog in the animal assisted therapy program is a great idea for many pet owners and the animals as well.
Read More..>>Real Life Dog Whisperers
Posted on February 20, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
How do we make dogs listen to us? I mean, really listen? A dog’s sense of hearing is four times greater than ours, so they can hear. But screaming their name doesn’t even rate an ear flicker, and every time you venture to the clothes line you’re covered in big, muddy paw prints.
Taking them for a walk is an exercise in restraint for you and your pooch – it lunges at every other animal or person you cross paths with. Even seasoned dog owners can have troubles – everyone needs help, sometimes with unruly puppies, other times with older dogs. And society is becoming increasingly litigious, so a well-mannered dog is imperative. No-one wants a dog that may bite, or worse, require putting down for being too boisterous.
Read More..>>Boxer Dogs Make Great Pets
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
Boxer dogs are the perfect companion for any family or individual who leads an active lifestyle. With their sad eyes and perpetual puppy nature, boxers are some of the cutest and most fun dogs around. For a family that is active, loves to be outdoors and wants a dog that is loyal, intelligent and athletic, Boxer dogs are a wonderful choice. You must know also that boxers are very sensitive to extreme temperature. Naturally, boxer are the intelligent ones and they also need to be active. Boxer puppies and adult boxers are filled with energy and lively qualities.
Read More..>>Common Pet Parrot Dangers
Posted on February 6, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
The fact that your parrot will probably be tucked away in his cage for most of the time might give you the false impression that he’s safer than other pets, since there won’t be any outdoor dangers lurking around him. Even if your parrot is trained not to leave the house and you can literally let him fly around loose, there are still several household dangers that you need to keep off him. The following article will try to list these dangers and offer you some tips on how to avoid them, saving your parrot’s life or at least keeping him away from serious injury.
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