Everyone seems to have a way to honor the people and pets that have passed away. Often it’s with a photograph, a lock of hair, a poem or a funny story. Some people find novel ways to keep the pets they love with them always. Like my friend, as you’ll soon discover.
Billy Jo recently took […]

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I think what makes a good pet is an animal that has some of the following qualities:
•    Friendly
•    Interesting
•    Beautiful
•    Care is affordable.
As you can see, this doesn’t mean only dogs or cats! Some people raise insects, some have terrariums with lizards and snakes. If you have a large parrot, the care might be difficult […]

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Before you bring your new fish home, be sure you investigate through either informative goldfish websites or books the basics of their care.
Did you know that the traditional fish bowl design doesn’t allow for enough oxygen exchange even for goldfish? I say “even” because goldfish are used to living in somewhat stagnant water and are […]

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Pets are extremely sensitive to your emotions and physical signs. Have you noticed how Fred the collie gets agitated when you are making plans for vacation? How about preparation for a trip to the veterinarian? How many times have you had to pull your kitty out from under the bed so you can take her […]

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Many people think guinea pigs are an ideal fist pet for a child. That well may be- they’re gentle creatures and not too difficult to take care of- but they do still need care. I really don’t believe any animal should be brought into a new home over the holidays.
The Humane Society has a wonderful […]

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Over all, I don’t think it’s a great idea to give children puppies or kittens for holiday gifts. Think how disturbing it would be for a baby animal to come into the chaos of a Christmas morning! They’ve just been taken from the warmth and security of their mother, hardship enough for that little one.
Wait […]

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Sometimes it seems like no matter what you do your birds just won’t produce viable eggs. Here are some things to watch out for:
•    Birds that lay a large clutch, then cover them and start a new clutch
•    Trying to breed birds that are too young
•    Trying to breed a female that is too old
•    […]

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Have you ever wondered why cats knead their paws on you when they’re content? It’s a response they developed when nursing as new born kittens, to speed the flow of milk from their mothers. It’s a pleasurable activity that will stay with them for their whole life.
Kittens are born with their eyes shut, and shouldn’t […]

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There are a few basic things to be aware of if you want to adopt a pet bird. These may be obvious, but sometimes the simple things are the things that get overlooked!
•    Birds should not have bald spots (May be a diseased bird or a feather- plucker)
•    Make sure area around the vent is […]

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Ferrets are really sleepy heads. Maybe it’s because they have so much energy and have to nap a lot, or perhaps they’re just naturally lazy. In fact, they sleep so heavily that it can take quite a bit of prodding and poking to get them to wake up.
This is probably why they need a safe […]

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