I just wanted to remark that veterinary visits need to be kept up, despite the troubling economy. Making sure your pet stays healthy now is one way to avoid the large expenses of a serious illness later. Of course, the other thing we want to make sure of is to feed our pets properly. The […]

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Strangely enough, this is a bit of a dilemma for me. I love all animals, yet I don’t want the neighborhood homeless cats to become too dependent on my care. Why? Because I often go out of town, and I hate to think of a poor cat in the winter (which is when I leave) […]

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What is the best size guinea pig cage? Back when I was a kid, guinea pigs were kept in very small enclosures, and we didn’t give it a second thought.
But really, guinea pigs should have room to exercise! Think of a wild cavy; even if they had a territory they remained within, surely it was […]

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If you have never had a cat in the family, it might take a little getting used to! Cats are by nature nighttime creatures, and some of their playful activity might just happen when you are trying to sleep. This could be even more noticeable if you are gone all day, and the only time […]

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Some people are so freaked out by snakes. I think this is a pity. If I were not able to admire the beauty of these sinuous creatures, I would feel as though one of my senses were missing. Funny way to put it, maybe, but true for me. The other day I stepped outside to […]

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If you make a rustling sound with a piece of paper when you call your kitty, she will respond much more quickly! Why? Because she thinks she hears the sound of a mouse moving through some tall grass. Or a grasshopper, baby bird or something similar. This is what makes her such a great hunter.
A […]

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Prairie dogs as pets? I have very strong feelings about the humaneness of this practice. I have seen prairie dogs in the wild, and it is obvious they have a very strong social order, and need to be with their own kind to be happy.
And then I read that there is no captive breeding program […]

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Bearded dragons are native to Australia. Now the most popular pet beardies are from the inland of Australia. I think they are beautiful reptiles; although there are color variations, I still think the sandy-colored ones are the most attractive.
These lizards live about seven years, which is a fairly decent lifespan for a relatively small pet. […]

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