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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I never really thought about it before, but the best time to adopt a new puppy is when the kids are just getting out of school. Think about it; they’re available to learn how to help in his or her care, and there are almost 3 months for everybody to develop a good relationship with […]

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Dogs really enjoy a good bone chew; I suppose that’s why pet owners think of bone jewelry as a symbol of their dog love.
When it comes to the real thing, be sure the bone you give your dog to gnaw on is a nice big one. Little bones can splinter or choke your dog, and […]

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Guppies are real breeders, so if you decide to add them to your tank, be sure you have plenty of room for expansion.
The mail is the fancier one of the two, so it’s pretty easy to pick out a pair. You might want to pick an especially pretty male to increase the chance of having […]

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Nowadays vets are trained to treat a lot more species than cats or dogs . Vets have continuing education in their career for year after year. Many of these classes deal with the “exotic” pets, which can include rodents as well as birds and herps.
I advise you to find your vet before an emergency arises, […]

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Reptiles that are herbivorous need to be fed on a daily basis. A reptile that looks healthy won’t have a thin appearance and the legs will be nicely filled out. If you have to miss one or even two days of feeding, it won’t cause any great harm, but do make sure the food is […]

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