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Holistic First-Aid For Cats and Dogs: You Can Help Them Feel Better

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:47:00 +0000

By Anne Whitehouse Ph.D.

We all value our pets. They give us so much: affection, love and entertainment. So it's very hard to watch them when they are ill, afraid or suffering. Over the years I have sometimes been asked to provide healing for pets. Let me share with you some simple and effective healing techniques which you can use to help your furry friends. These have all been used with real animals, and without exception, the pet responded well to the treatment.

Of course, before you try anything holistic, you must get your pet any appropriate medical treatment. After this, start your holistic regime. Animals respond very well to natural therapies because they are extremely sensitive to subtle energies. You should see an improvement within a few hours of starting treatment, but should carry on for at least a couple of weeks to get maximum benefit.

Flower Remedies: The Gentle Healers

Whenever your cat or dog is distressed, injured or afraid, you can give them a Bach Flower Remedy. Yes, flower remedies are completely safe for cats and dogs, with a little extra preparation. You can easily purchase these from a health-food store.

When you have selected your remedy, put four drops into a cup. Then add a little boiling water to make the brandy preservative evaporate. It helps if you swill the mixture around; you will be able to smell the alcohol as you do this. After a couple of minutes, you should be able to confirm that most of it has gone by checking the smell. Then use cold water to make the mixture up to about 30ml. This remedy will now last for up to four weeks, but you must keep it refrigerated.

To give the remedy to your pet, simply add four drops to their drinking water. Usually, they do not notice that you have added anything, and happily drink the water. Make sure you change the water and add fresh remedy every day.

When giving flower remedies to pets, I recommend giving Rescue Remedy in the first instance, and then up to two other remedies. I have found the following remedies to be particular effective for animals:

Rescue Remedy for shock, after operations or accidents.
Mimulus and Aspen when they are afraid.
Larch and Centaury when they are being bullied.
Holly and Beech when they are overly aggressive.

Colour Therapy for Pets

Your pet cannot tell you what is wrong, and cannot tell you what has upset or frightened it. The colours which will help an animal are therefore blue and orange. Blue clears communication, calms and de-stresses. Orange clears shock and trauma. To help a pet with colour, simply wrap them in a towel or blanket of the appropriate colour, or place coloured blankets in their bed.

Crystal Healing for Pets

Crystals can be extremely helpful for pets. Simply place the crystal in your pet's bedding and they will get the benefit.

Examples

Injury, Operation or Accident
Obviously the first priority is to get your pet the required medical treatment. After this has been taken care of, you can start the healing. Give your pet Rescue Remedy. If they are unable to drink, simply dip your finger in their drinking water, and let them lick your finger. Give them an orange towel or blanket to help with the trauma. I also recommend placing a piece of smoky quartz in their bedding. The energy of this crystal is excellent for absorbing pain.

Being Bullied and Attacked
Again, you should start with Rescue Remedy and an orange blanket. I also recommend adding Mimulus and Aspen to the remedy. This will help deal with your pet's fear and timidity. After a couple of days, you should see a change in your pet's behaviour. It will then be beneficial to give them Centaury and Larch to increase their confidence.

Aggression and Bullying Other Animals
Give the aggressive animal Beech and Holly flower remedies for several weeks. Use a bright blue towel or blanket with your pet. I also recommend putting a rose quartz crystal in their bedding. This combination will make your pet feel safe and loved, and should reduce their aggression towards other animals.

Making a difference to your pet's well-being is very easy. All that is required is to have a couple of bottles of flower remedy, a few crystals and some coloured towels. What could be easier?

Dr Anne Whitehouse is a Colour Psychologist and Flower Remedies practitioner. She uses colour to clear stress and trauma, and help people move forward with their lives. Colour is a truly universal language: it can reach anyone, regardless of their ability to communicate their problems. Flower Remedies are safe and gentle yet extremely powerful: they can produce life-changing healing. Anyone can incorporate holistic healing techniques like these into their daily life to make things better for themselves and those around them, at little or no cost. Find out how to do this at www.anne-whitehouse.com.

Are Aquarium Snails Pets Or Pests?

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:08:00 +0000

By David Yearwood

Most fish keepers see snails as pests. You can't blame them as some really are. But on the other hand, some folks keep snails as pets. There are a variety of aquarium snails available. Typically, pet grade snails are available at your local pet shop. In some cases, little snails can be hidden in aquarium plants. Be careful when buying since some people get a big surprise after a couple of weeks when they find their aquarium infested.

There are quite a few kinds of snails to think about. Every type has different features and characteristics. Below are the common types and a brief description of each.

Ramshorn snail:

They're called such due to the ram like horns it has on its head. Their colours range from black, red and checkered patterns. They usually eat any kind of house plants and are notoriously prolific.

Trumpet snail:

These do not lay eggs like most snails. They are live-bearing. They normally feed on particles that are present in the substrate and seldom consume plants. These are advisable to get if you have a tank full of plants. These snails are nocturnal, which means that they are active at night. This type of snail has been known to keep the bottom of your aquarium free of debris.

Pond snail:

This type is pretty notorious as they have been observed to hide in aquarium plants. They are usually football-like in shape. Pond snails reproduce very fast and they have big appetites. They can easily wreak havoc on your aquarium plants.

Apple snail:

This one is a well-liked aquarium addition. The apple snail has four different species. They are known to consume aquarium plants. Be cautious when deciding to add this type to your tank. Under appropriate conditions, the apple snail can be an inhabitant of your tank for a long time. They can even grow the size of tennis balls.

Nearly all aquarium snails thrive well in community tanks. They consume algae and other debris that accumulates in the tanks. They can help a lot in keeping good water quality. However, some consume aquarium plants. Make certain that you know everything about them before you add them to your tank.

Aquarium snails are good companions to fishes such as Danios, Guppies, Neon Tetras and White Cloud Minnows. On the other hand if you discover unwelcome snails in your aquarium, you could add a Skink or Clown Loach as these fish consider snails as dinner.

Aquarium snails are a great addition to your tank. Make sure to consult your pet store attendant before buying as the compatibility of the fish and snails are crucial.

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How to Find the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:22:00 +0000

By Heather F Schultz

If you are a pet lover and keep pets in your home, you probably know how difficult it can be to keep your carpet clean and your house smelling good. Unless you have hairless pets, you will always have the problem of pet hair sticking to everything. If your entire house has hard wood floors or tile, you will find the most difficult area to remove pet fur from is the carpet. The good news is that in this day and age there are very good pet hair vacuums available to everyone.

You're probably wondering what is the best vacuum for pet hair? That question is not easily answered. There are many factors to consider when shopping for a pet vac. Manufacturers are constantly improving their models, so at any given time there may be several vacuums that would qualify for the best vacuum for pet hair.

When you decide to search for a pet hair vacuum you should keep in mind that many vacuums may work well for removing pet fur even if they aren't labeled as a pet hair vacuum. Also, there are many models that will work very well when they are new, but quickly lose their cleaning ability as they age. You know the saying, you get what you pay for.

So, what should you look for in a pet vac? There are several factors to consider before you begin your search. How big is your house? Do you have mainly hardwood floors or carpet? Do you have stairs and are you able to carry a heavy vacuum upstairs? Then of course you must consider your budget.

If you have a large budget then the playing field narrows quickly as to which pet fur vacuum you should purchase. If you can afford to pay $500 plus dollars for a vacuum, then I would recommend purchasing a Dyson DC25 Animal pet fur vacuum, or a Sebo X4. If you have a limited budget there are many new pet hair vacuums on the market. One of the most popular inexpensive vacuums used for pet fur is the shark navigator vacuum.

So, what makes for a vacuum the best vacuum for pet hair? Obviously suction plays a big part in any vacuum. Without it you won't get anywhere with pet fur. The standard unit to measure suction is the airwatt. Unfortunately, most manufacturers of lower end pet vacuums will not disclose the airwatt suction of their vacuums. They try to confuse consumers by listing the watts of the vacuum motor, which has nothing to do with the suction of the vacuum.

One thing about vacuums is that they generally have good suction when they are clean. Traditional vacuums use bags to capture dirt and pet fur prior to exhausting air. The latest trend has been to make bagless vacuums. Be warned, not all bagless vacs are created equal. Dyson invented the popular cyclone technology that prevents loss of suction. There are many cheap pet vacuums on the market that look like Dyson's but in fact don't even possess cyclone technology. The only cheap pet hair vacuum with true cyclone technology is the Shark Navigator Vacuum.

If you have carpet in your home you will need a vacuum with a beater brush. This is the roller with bristles located at the suction intake of the vacuum. Generally, the beater brush is powered by a belt. In many lower in vacuums the belts will quickly stretch and the roller will start slipping. This can be very aggravating because you will notice that there is pet fur remaining in your carpet after you vacuum. This is one of the main reasons I recommend that you purchase a high end pet hair vacuum. Most high end pet hair vacuums either have lifetime belts or they have a direct drive system.

The best way to find the best pet vacuum is to read pet vacuum reviews. If you search the internet you will find many pet vacuum review websites. In addition to vacuum review sites it is advisable to read reviews left by real customers on merchant websites. Many merchants encourage customers to leave reviews of products they have purchased. If you find a pet hair vacuum that is loved by hundreds of people then you can bet your on the right path to finding the best vacuum for pet hair.

If you would like to find the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair then you should read reviews at our website, http://www.Pet-Hair-Vacuums.com/.

You may interested in our recent Dyson DC25 Animal Review. May you have a clean pet filled house!

Pet Shampoo - Saving Money by Buying Wholesale!

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:37:00 +0000

By Gary Pellegrino

We all love our pets, but love can get expensive. If you've been to a pet store recently, you will notice aisles filled with expensive bath and body products ranging from dog nail polish to fancy spa treatments for your canine. While some of the products can be kitschy fun, oftentimes they are a waste of money. When looking for a pet shampoo, it is also important to be an aware consumer.

When most people go to the beauty supply store, they look a shampoo that will best handle their hair-type, protect against sun damage and leave it clean and smooth. I've found that people will spend ridiculous amounts of money on hair care product without even looking at the ingredients. Most of the time, you can find exact same formulas for less than half the cost of a high end salon-type product. So why spend $40 on a product you can get for $5? I challenge everyone to keep all their receipts for their bath and body products and see just how much money is spent on things like haircare and lotions. You will be amazed at how much you COULD be saving.

Now back to pet care. Why should you be spending so much money on a luxury pet shampoo that you can get for half the price? Why not purchase your product wholesale? Your pet will always need to be cleaned, so instead of buying small bottles, buy by the gallon and save your money. If you want a more luxurious product, try adding an essential oil or fragrance oil to your wholesale pet shampoo and it will customize the product and people will think your pet just left the spa!

There is currently a debate about the best type of pet shampoo for your animal. The 'soapless' trend is a widespread debate on the Internet, and many people are turning to all-natural or organic products, which may not be the best for your pet. It's most important to look at the ingredients and research ANY product you are using that could be harmful to your pet's health. All-natural is certainly a plus when it comes to any bath and body product, and particularly pet shampoo. However, 100% organic may be harmful to your pets health, depending on the hair type and animal type.

The point is, pet shampoo is something that consumers need to research. Every animal owner will need it, so it doesn't make sense to by small quantities or expensive product that is harmful to your pet's health. Furthermore, it's important to look at your spending in this economy and figure out every possible venue to save money. Pet care supplies are an area most people overlook when trying to budget for the month. Get creative, get thrifty and save your money to treat yourself!

Bulk Apothecary is a huge manufacturer of pet shampoo among other soap and lotion making supplies. Also find various fragrance oils to mix with the wholesale base! We invite you to visit Bulk Apothecary.

Gary Pellegrino - Owner of Bulk Apothecary

Tarantula Care - What Every Beginner Needs To Know

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:11:00 +0000

By Geordie J Williams

While not the first choice of pet for everyone, the number of pet tarantula owners continues to grow every year. People of all experiences are taking these spiders on as pets, and for those just beginning it's essential to learn appropriate tarantula care techniques for your particular species of tarantula. This article will cover four essential general areas of care including choosing a good tarantula species, the type of housing or enclosure you need for your new pet, what to feed them, and finally what to expect during the molting process.

There are over 900 species currently cataloged, many of which are totally unsuitable to keep as a pet - some are too aggressive, while others are too rare (and therefore extremely expensive if you can even find one for sale at all), and others still just have too strict or complicated care needs. There are certain species that are definitely recommended for beginners looking to get their feet wet, and then more species recommended for those with experience.

We've probably all seen cheap horror movies involving spiders that take over buildings or towns and leap out of tress on unsuspecting travelers and such, but when it comes to keeping tarantulas as pets the reality is totally different. These spiders have rather weak abdomens and are very prone to injury from falling, so your ideal tarantula enclosure needs to be reasonably low, but wide and long enough to allow the spider room to move around. Depending on the specific species, how big an enclosure, and what you need to put on the inside will vary.

Tarantula food doesn't need to be complicated, and possibly surprisingly most species of tarantula will be happy to eat gut-loaded live crickets. While there are other options to live crickets, these are by fat the most common source of food used by owners.

I included molting in this article because during the tarantula molting process many owners mistakenly think their spider has died. The spider will likely have stopped eating for a couple of weeks prior to the molting, and will lay motionless and prone, sometimes for hours. This process is very stressful on your pet and leaving her alone is essential until the process is complete.

Hopefully this article gave you some ideas of the preparation you need to do before you actually purchase your pet tarantula. Please don't forget that not every species is suitable for beginners, and that your enclosure will vary depending on what species of tarantula you chose, so get educated on the specific tarantula care needs for the species you choose..

For a list of the top 8 recommended tarantula species for beginners, and species specific tarantula care advice, visit the Tarantula Care Center here: Tarantula Care Center

How to Get Rid of Hobo Spiders

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:49:00 +0000

Hobo spiders

The Hobo Spider (Tegenaria agrestis) is a member of the genus Tegenaria and closely related to the giant house spider (Tegenaria gigantea). It is a moderately large arthropod. The females can reach a body length of 20 mm and a leg span of up to 50mm. Although the males are generally smaller with a maximum body length of 12 mm, they can acquire an impressive leg span reaching up to 80 mm. Their natural home is Europe, the species was introduced in the 1930s in the United States. There, it was probably first seen in Seattle, from where it spread rapidly. This rapid spread is due to the absence of their natural enemy, the giant house spider.

These spiders are not more aggressive than other species. The common name "the aggressive house spider" seems to be a misinterpretation of the Latin name. In English, "agrestis" does not mean aggressive but "from the fields". This strange name leads from the fact that unlike in the U.S., there are rarely, if at all Hobo spiders in European houses. The reason for this phenomenon is that its major competitor, the giant house spider is very common there. The more Tegenaria gigantea, the less agrestis will inhabit a house.

Hobo spider bites

The bites of Tegenaria agrestis in the U.S. seem to have serious consequences. In the 1980s, scientists searched for the cause of strange spider bites. They closely resembled the bite of the Brown recluse spider, but the medical implications were not quite as severe. The cause was discovered soon - the Hobo spider. The symptoms of a bite may include pain, redness, tachycardia and, far worse, necrotic skin lesions. Most bites happen accidentally when such a spider is squeezed. This occurs, for example, when a sleeping person rolls over and places a limb on the spider. Most Hobo spider bites seem to occur in bed. One should be examined by the doctor after a bite as soon as possible.

How to get rid of Hobo spiders

There are many ways to get rid of these spiders such as sprays or other repellents. The disadvantage of sprays is that you must search the whole house for the spiders. You must also use special spider sprays, because arthropods are resistant to many insecticides. Spider traps are the best non-toxic method to exterminate them. The traps lure the Hobo spiders with pheromones in order to catch them with a very sticky glue. Spider traps are safe for use around children and house pets.

Manfred Kendlbacher is an expert on spider repellents. So come visit his latest website that discusses spider pest control products like spider traps and spider deterrents.

All the Supplies a Beekeeper Needs

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Sat, 14 May 2011 02:56:00 +0000

By Ben A Field

Having the correct beekeeping supplies is of prime importance. The best supplies are needed to properly manage and keep the bees in the best of health. Harvesting and extracting the honey requires equipment, jars, labels etc. Also without protective clothing beekeeping can be dangerous.

Treating the bees correctly means that much greater levels of enjoyment can be derived from beekeeping. It also means that the quantity and quality of the harvests will be much better. At the centre of the supplies required to handle the bees is the smoker. This can be used to emit smoke into the hive which will 'calm' the bees. It works by fooling the bees into preparing to leave the hive because they fear a fire in the hive. It also hides the alarm chemicals produced by the guard bees signalling an intruder. These reactions combine to allow the beekeeper to open and work in the hive without a defensive reaction by the bees.

There are a large variety of fuels that can be used in a smoker ranging from cartridges to natural fuels such as hessian, twine, pine needles, corrugated cardboard and rotten wood. There are now aerosols that can be used as smokers.

A range of tools have been developed to help the beekeeper work in the hive. These are used to lift the frames, strip the wax caps etc.

Bees are very good at finding their food themselves having survived for millions of years. But it is necessary to supplement their diet with sugar syrup. This prevents starvation in bad times and it stimulates the laying of eggs by the bees. There are different kinds of feeders available for the beekeeper to achieve this. In the summer when the bees are active coming and going from the hive an entrance feeder is the best bet. In the winter inside feeders are best - hive top, pail or division boards can all be used.

Very important to the bees is their house - the hive. By far the most popular is the Langstroth hive, originally devised back in 1860 the design has lasted through time not yet being bettered. In this hive the beekeeper used a wax foundation in a removable frame to assist in the harvest of the honey. The frame is reusable but the wax foundation is a necessary supply. This foundation is a thin wax sheet with a hexagonal cell pattern embossed on both sides. This assists the bees so that the effort required in the construction of the comb is much less. This means the bees concentrate on making honey. Thus much more honey!

Last but not least we must consider the protective clothing that is required to keep the beekeeper comfortable - no one enjoys being stung. The essential elements are a hat and veil, gloves and a beekeeping suit. It is most important to protect the face and neck. The bees will be attracted to this area by the person's breath and it would appear that the sting's affect is far more severe. Two types of gloves are used heavy working gloves and latex gloves for the more delicate worker. However many beekeepers do not use gloves feeling that they hinder the finer worker that is often necessary. The beekeeper suit should be light coloured and a close weave to stop the penetration of the bee's sting.

By using the correct supplies and protective clothing beekeeping provides hours of highly rewarding pleasure, benefit the pollination of all the plants in the area, stop the decline in the number of bees (with its devastating effects if not controlled) and provide the most delicious honey.

Ben Field is a beekeeping expert. For more great tips on beekeeper supplies, visit http://www.thebeekeepingcenter.com.

How To Bury A Pet Is Important

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:47:00 +0000

By Adriana Noton

How to bury a pet is the last thing many of us want to consider. However, like humans, our beloved animals must also reach the time when they must cross the bridge that leads them to the green pastures where they will no longer suffer the pain or illness that will eventually take them away from us. Preparing for that time is important.

If a pet coffin is to be ordered from one of the several pet casket makers, it may be necessary to handle that in advance so it will be available when the time comes for it to be used. The cost for a factory made container is quite expensive. If the budget will not allow the custom built, perhaps a hand made one will suffice. It may be a challenge but a necessary project in order to have something to place the beloved in at that end time of his or her life.

A plastic container with a tight fitting lid can be fashioned to fit the need. Using foam rubber for the mattress and pillow, and covering it in satin is easy to do. It may take a bit of sewing, but the final results will be worth the effort. The lid can also have the foam rubber and satin applied to it using a hot glue gun.

The next step is to locate the spot in the yard or area where the plot will be. It is important to make sure that the city will allow pet burying in the city limits. There are many cities that do not allow it. If not, pet cemeteries are available.

When the pet passes away, dig a grave between two to four feet deep. This can be done if the time for the pet is drawing very near, a few days in advance. Make sure the opening is covered to avoid a possible accident. Or the grave can be dug the day of the animal's passing.

Wrap the animal in a favorite blanket, sweater or towel. The second wrapping should be a large piece of plastic. A shower curtain or a large leaf bag is sufficient. The plastic may need to be taped to close it tightly.

Place the pet inside the coffin. If an eulogy is preferred with family members gathered, say final good byes before closing the lid. Make sure the grave is large enough on the ends and sides for the coffin to fit easily into. Place the dirt shoveled out of the grave back onto top of the casket. Tamp it down securely after every few shovels full until it is filled.

It is never easy to say good bye to a family member and there will defiantly be a time of grieving. Special pets leave paw prints on the heart that do not pass away with the animal but linger forever. How to bury a pet and give them the best farewell possible will make the final passing much easier. Burying them properly will make the owner rest assured that they did the very best they could for their pet.

Having pets and animals are wonderful for adding enjoyment to our lives, so be sure to have pet supplies ready to meet their needs. Puppies, kittens, birds and more can be found in puppies Toronto as well as www.perryspetmart.ca/ near you.

High Tech Pet Doors - Which Electronic Pet Door Is Right for Me?

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:02:00 +0000

Electronic pet doors, that can offer safety from intruders and other animals entering their homes are showing up in more and more homes around the world, and as such, there are many pet companies manufacturing them today. Companies such as Innotek ®, Petsafe ®, Dogtra ® and High Tech Pet Products are are all companies where you can find some form of electronic pet doors and they're in stiff competition for your business. Some are very cleverly designed, and some fall short of filling the bill.

Two features that often fall short and have to be carefully examined before buying your doors are insulation and security. Make sure when buying your electronic doors they are well insulated. Unless you live in a climate that has very pleasant weather year round, if your doors are poorly insulated, you'll be unhappy with them once the cold and wind start coming in. Electronic doors can have different insulation factors, from being very poorly insulated to having such an airtight sealing system that they hold out bitterly cold weather.

Secondly, when purchasing electronic doors, if they are of the electronic flap model, make sure that when they're in auto mode, they lock in the inside to the outside direction. Many electronic flap doors can be manually locked, but do not auto lock in this direction with the theory that the door needs to lock from outside to inside in order to keep out other pets, but there's no reason to lock them in the inside to outside direction unless you specifically want to lock your pet in for some reason. If you do want to lock your pet inside, you can lock it manually. If you think this through, you'll easily see the flaw in this reasoning. Any intruder wanting to come in can pull the flap toward the outside and crawl through and any smart raccoon will soon figure out how to do the same thing. Make absolutely sure the door locks in both directions on auto mode, not just on manual mode.

Thirdly, decide which door is more appealing to you as far as the way the electronics are handled. There are basically two groups in which the electronics fall into. The first group works from a magnet attached to the pet's collar or a chip implanted under the pet's skin. Most of the automatic pet doors in this group work in a very similar fashion, i.e. the magnet or chip unlocks a flap that the pet can then push open and walk through.

The second group powers from an electronic collar worn by the pet that actuates a motor driven panel that raises up into the top of the door panel, lowering and locking it once the pet is through the door. Whichever electronic pet doors you finally decide on, if you've kept these basic issues in mind when choosing them, you will end up making a purchase that you won't regret in the long run.

By Marilou Sabina
High Tech Pet Products Co. features the Power Pet Door, which has a motor driven panel made of strong lexan, a deadbolt locking system, making it secure against intruders and raccoons, and an airtight sealing system that holds out bitter cold and seals out ants and other small insects. Besides the many features that put this door in a class of its own, it is also quite visually pleasing. Because of the unique features, the Power Pet Door has been featured on HGTV's show, I Want That

Dangers and Tips for Buying Used Beekeeping Equipment

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:01:00 +0000

By Malik Afzal Asif

Bees have been around since a long, long time and the art of beekeeping is an ancient practice of acquiring honey without having to go out and look for it. In early times, beekeepers perfected the methods of keeping bees in a variety of containers and raised their bees in hollowed-out logs and clay pots. These were used to be hanged on trees in order to be keep them away from predators. At present, the beekeeping industry has come a long way and bees are now safely housed in apiaries and honey bee hives, around the United Kingdom, that are designed to be responsive to the changing climates.

Beekeeping impinges on many aspects of our lives. They have been granting the man kind with the production of blissful honey and other products that could be harvested and put to good use, including beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly. Even the pollen they bring back to their hives is rich in protein and makes a healthy food supplement and can be harvested.

If you are planning to start you own beekeeping project, whether it is for commercial or personal reasons, buying of the latest and most functional equipment is the top priority. For beginners, it is highly recommended that a complete line of protective equipment and beekeepers clothing must be secured for personal safety purposes. Another essential beekeeping equipment is the smoker, which enables the beekeeper to open the hive and remove honey safely. Infuse the hive with smoke before you open it, by igniting your smoker with loosely crumpled pieces of paper, and use wood chips, pine straw or grass as fuel sources.

When you are buying used beekeeping equipment look into the UK online business directory, Searchme4, and make sure that you do your research by determining the size and the type of equipment you need for your project. Though it is always recommended that brand-new apiary should be secured for your bees since second-hand ones may be problematic in the long run and might also be contaminated with various bee diseases such as the increasing mystery bee malady Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD).

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Tips on Starting a Beekeeping Business

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:29:00 +0000

By Heather Eaton

Beekeeping is one of the best-kept business secrets. It has a history of making consistent money for beekeepers, that practice the time-tested methods of beekeeping. Even during economic recessions and financial turmoil demand for bee based products remains high due to their health benefits and use in recipes. Moreover, just about anybody can get into the beekeeping business with a little knowledge and a little money.

It's important to understand that the beekeeping business can generate an enormous amount of cash very quickly. However, like in any business you have to educate yourself on the best industry practices. The beekeeping industry is constantly evolving. Therefore, you must use the Internet search engines, online forums, industry publications and other resources to stay on top of the ever-changing beekeeping business environment.

Bees can be dangerous. Therefore, you must start out your business small until you understand exactly how bees react to your presence and business plan. Bees are not like normal household animals. They can become very aggressive very quickly if you don't know what you're doing. This is how bees protect themselves. When bees, get really frightened they then attack by stinging. So it is a important that you acquire proper protection before you start maintaining bee hives.

Proper protection consists of protective gloves, body suits and headgear. You cannot just hand bees food like you do your household cat. Bees are much more complex than that so you must know what you're doing otherwise, you risk getting hurt.

There are also some common beekeeping tools that you need to become familiar with before you can begin your beekeeping business. The most common tool which you always see beekeepers use on TV is the smoke box. This tool is used to calm the bees if they get too aggressive. The smoke box is simple to use. You just blow a few puffs of smoke on the bees if they become too wild. The smoke disorients the bees and therefore they become less aggressive and less of a threat to you as the beekeeper.

If you do your homework, you can create an endless stream of profits with beekeeping. Furthermore, you're going to make many people very happy by providing them with high quality bee based products.

Heather has been working on managing her weight for years. She loves writing articles that will help others achieve the same goals. You can check out Heather's other web creation, best savings account by going to her newest website http://www.best-savingsaccount.com.

Your Pet Hermit Crab's Care and Feeding Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:45:00 +0000

By Don A Levy

Learn Tips for the Care & Feeding of Your Pet Hermit Crab

Regular care and timely feeding is what's needed for the health and happiness of hermit crabs along with being the secret for their longevity. Never ignore your pet hermit crab otherwise it likely will die within few months. If you want your pet hermit crab to live for years in a healthy state, you need to create proper environment to exist and provide healthy food.

Care for your pet hermit crab begins with their habitat. A glass fish aquarium is probably the best home for your pet. They need to have a moist warm climate to thrive and this will fill the bill. Because hermit crabs are climbers a surface like glass will do the best job of keeping them secure. You also want to sure the lid is secure to prevent your pet from escaping.

The floor of their home should ideally be covered in sand. Its recommended the sand be at least 2 inches deeper than the height of their shell. Keep the sand moist so they can burrow down in it easily. This is a must for them to molt. They could stay in their burrow for a couple of weeks so don't worry if you don't see them for a while.

Even though I keep talking about a pet hermit crab it probably best to at least have a pair as they are social animals. The more you have in your crabarium the more chances you will have to observe them doing interesting things. Make sure you have plenty of shells for them to choose from.

Make sure that the habitat is cleaned and supplied with fresh water daily. Clam shells are recommended for their food and water dishes as they are not only more interesting then a dish but they will supply some calcium for the crabs. Depending on the size of your pet hermit crabs you may need to put a rock or something similar in the deepest part of the water shell to keep them from drowning as they will crawl into the shell

Shells are likely the most important part of the pet hermit crabs care. The shell is what protects the crabs soft abdomen. Without a shell the crab is fairly well doomed. Make sure you have plenty of shells in their home. You also need to make sure the shell are increasing in size. Although the littler crabs will use a shell that has been discarded by a larger one, keep in mind that some crabs are finicky about choosing a shell. The shell are also good decorations so have a lot of different types and sizes.

Humidity is an important part of your pet crab's life. It is recommended that the humidity be around 70%. This can be accomplished in a number of ways. You can spritz them but this is a short term solution. A natural sponge soaked with water is a good method and also acts as a decoration. Keeping the sand damp will also act as a humidifier. An electric humidifier is another way but I only recommend this a last resort.

Warmth is also a must. The crabs usually come from jungles so keep this in mind when providing their home. The recommended temperature is 72-80 degrees. If the temperature goes below 72 degrees for a period of time it could cause stress or health problems for your pet hermit crab.

The proper type of food is crucial for your pet hermit crabs health. They need plenty of calcium so you should buy a specially formulated food from a pet store or you can also make their food at home. Since the creatures are scavengers and will eat almost anything you can give them a variety of foods like fruits, crackers, egg shells and vegetables. Remember not to leave uneaten food because mold and bugs will infest the habitat.

Handle hermit crabs with care. In the beginning, the easiest way to hold them is by its shell to avoid getting pinched. After the crab begins to trust you more you can try putting it in the palm of your hand. Make sure to keep your hand flat. The crab might pinch you if it thinks it will fall. If one pinches you, try not to panic, and hold it under running warm water to make it let go. Be careful never to drop the crab, which could kill it, and never attempt to take it out of its shell. A hermit crab would rather be torn apart than be separated from its shell.

If you are thinking of getting a pet but haven't decided on what kind you might want to think about a hermit crab especially if you have children. A crab is fairly inexpensive to acquire and doesn't cost much to take care of. Kids like to have things that are unique and a pet hermit will certainly fill the bill. With kid's pets the parents are often called on to make sure they have been taken care of and with crab it won't be the problem a puppy or kitty might be.

Don Levy
hermit crabs PetCo Website

If you are a pet owner or thinking about becoming one you should go to the website at Natural Pets Health to get more information on natural pets health foods, products & cures. You will also find general information such as the pros & cons of owning along with the caring for & feeding of all types of pets from dogs to snakes to fish to exotics.

Names For Black and White Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:46:00 +0000

By Dennis Estrada

Several pure breeds only grow black with white markings fur or vice versa. We will look at the breeds to find the most appropriate dog names. Here are some ideas for the remarkable and beautiful breeds.

The breeds that may grow only black and white fur are Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Boston Terrier, Bull Terrier, Dalmatian, Karelian Bear Dog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Polish Owczarek Nizinny, and Portuguese Water Dog.

Bandit, Batman, Butler, Checkers, Dominos, Ninja, Oreo, Panda, Punisher, Superman, Tux, Tuxedo, Zebra, Zorro are possible best dog names which relates to black and white dog.

Panda and Zebra may also be good dog names, because the breed mimics the black and white markings of Panda and Zebra. The names may sound a little strange to call the dog as Panda and Zebra at first, because a dog is also another kind of animal.

Bandit is perfect name for predominant white face with black marks. It is like the breed is wearing a black mask. For example, Border Collie and Bull Terrier may have white face with black marks.

Checkers and Dominos are one of the classic games. Since the tiles or boards of the game are black and white, several owners use Checkers and Dominos as cute dog names. Traditionally, the Checkers are played in black and white checker board.

In Dominos, the players use rectangle tiles in white or black. If the tile is white, black spots appear on tile. If the tile is black, white spot appears on the tile.

Like the domino set, the Dalmatian grows majority white with black spots fur all over. That is why owners like the name to relate to spot. For example, Spot, Spotty, and Spot Fletcher are excellent English dog names for Dalmatian breed. The Former President George W. Bush named his English Springer Spaniel as Spot Fletcher. He coined the name from Scott Fletcher who was a professional baseball player.

A Ninja wears black or white suit. Therefore, Ninja can be an excellent name. Ninjas are expert in Ninjitsu which is Japanese martial arts. Often, Ninjas were paid to sabotage and espionage.

In formal event, men usually wears black suit called Tux or Tuxedo. Behind the Tuxedo, the men usually wear a white shirt. Thus, Tux and Tuxedo are options for names.

Butler often wears black Tuxedo and white shirt as a uniform. Butler is a male servant of a house. He may be in charge of several servants.

Hancock, Punisher, and Zorro are brave dog names which are the names of superheroes. They were black and white suit to hide their identities. Sometimes, Batman, Spiderman, and Superman wears black and white suit as well. Hancock is a superhero who possesses a super strength, immortal life, and flying ability. He losses his powers when he gets too close to his immortal wife.

Punisher is a vigilante superhero who kills, kidnaps, extorts, forces, and tortures as a tactics to fight crime. He became vigilante when gangs killed his family. With martial arts, sneaky tactics, guerrilla warfare, and strong firearms, he single-handedly fights the mobs and criminals.

Zorro is an outlaw who uses the sword to depend the people from abusive officials and villains. Zorro wears mostly black except for white long sleeve shirt. The hat, mask, pants, belt, boots, gloves, and cape are black. Nowadays, he wears black long sleeve shirt instead of white long sleeve shirt. He rides a black horse named Tornado.

Finally, Oreo is delicious snack which is a two black cookie with white cream in the middle. By dipping the snack in milk, the cookie softens, dissolves, and melts faster in your mouth.

These are great name ideas for black and white dog. We continue to gather and create name ideas for the breed. If you have name ideas, feel free to suggest. We will try our best to add in our database.

Dennis Estrada owns and operates good dog names and brave dog names website as a hobby.

Gerbil Cages

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:34:00 +0000

By Derrick R Anderson

When you are thinking of purchasing a cage for your pet gerbil the cage has to be lively and interesting. The cages are the main place where in these pets eat, play, and sleep. Your decision is really essential. One wrong decision can completely ruin the gerbil's life. A small cage will not allow them to have sufficient space for stretching and fun.

Size of the Cage:

Always keep one thing in mind that gerbils are a completely social animals. They require enough space to enjoy, burrow, move around, and run here and there. The American Gerbil society recommends 5 gallons of space available in the gerbil cages. This acts as a thumb rule. There is no problem in going for a bit of a larger cage but you need to keep it neat and clean. In case you wish to purchase more gerbils in future, you will have to expand your gerbil cage by adding some more slabs or, simply, getting more cages.

Accessories for Gerbil Cages:

All the essential accessories must be included in the gerbil cage. The water dish is a must and should always be present in the cage so that your pet can satisfy his or her thirst whenever it feels like. The addition of a nest box and a sand bath is, also, important so that the gerbil can enjoy and play as much as the pet wants. These things will offer enough space for the gerbil to secrete waste, bath and nest around.

Gerbils love to chew on something or another all day long. Thus, give them toys inside the cage but these toys must not be dangerous in any sense. You can place things such as toilet paper rolls, tissue paper and hay. You can add cardboard boxes in the gerbil cages if possible. Try to construct 2 or more levels inside the dwelling. This construction will permit the gerbils to jump and play.

To keep your gerbil safe see our selection of gerbil cages. To keep your other small pets protected try one of our guinea pig cages.

An Environment Friendly Flea Trap Is One of the Best Ways to Get Rid of Fleas

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:24:00 +0000

By Clive Anderson

Fleas do not discriminate and choose who does or does not get the pleasure of their uninvited company. It really does not matter to them too much if you vacuum every day twice a day, if you have an infestation you really do some extra aids in getting rid of fleas in your home. By using a flea trap you can make a very positive start in removing the little critters really quickly.

We all have the environment and its interests at heart so to be able to use a flea trap safely and efficiently knowing that the only problem it will cause is to the fleas that you are desperate to be rid of, is just fantastic. They really are perfect in this respect as you can control and monitor any infestation without danger to you, your kids, pets or your surroundings, just perfect.

To understand why these hopping pests are such a challenge to remove from your home, it may be a help to just explain how and why they are so tricky. Basically, they have a four stage life cycle which involves egg, larva, pupa and adult.

To survive they need a number of factors to be just right for them but, they are very resilient and the most important thing for them is food. Unfortunately for us, our dogs, cats, rabbits or chickens we are all prime targets providing a tasty blood meal. Once the female has had a good munch on any one of us she will lay between 45 to 50 eggs per day.

The eggs once laid, hatch into larva and the larva develop into the adult. The adult can remain in a sleep like state within a cocoon until the likely hood of a meal is imminent. They detect heat, vibration and CO2 (which us warm blooded creatures give off) and to them it means only one thing and that is dinner.

So, because of this sort of semi hibernation, you will often find that spring is a bad time for an infestation. Worse still they will also lay in wait for you to come back from your vacation and hop immediately into life once they realise you are there and dinner is about to be served.

As gross as this may all sound, if you use the right approach to destroying the little beasts, you really can deal with them easily. The key factors are to kill the egg laying adults and prevent the development of the eggs and larva. To do this you really need your plan of attack to be two fold.

By treating your pets, their bedding and of course your home, you can have your house and animals flea free before you know it. The flea trap itself is such a brilliant bit of kit. It works by pretending to be something nice for them to eat and they are lured into thinking that the warmth and vibrations given off will reward them with a meal. Oh shame, just how wrong can a flea be? Just fantastic to see so many of them in the trap and not bothering you that is for sure.

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What Guinea Pig Food Should I Give to My Cavies?

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:08:00 +0000

By Robert Prior

Cavies are herbivores which means they only eat fruits and vegetables and pellets. Guinea Pig food from any Pet Shop is also good for them for their Guinea Pig diet. Just because cavies eat anything they find or are given, DOESN'T mean it is good for feeding Guinea Pigs.

When feeding them vegetables, either bought or foraged, this must be

- Unfrozen
- Clean
- Free from contamination (crop spraying, animal droppings, exhaust fumes, etc)
- Mildew-free

The following vegetables are enjoyed by Guinea Pigs and Vitamin C information and how much to give to your Guinea Pig per day;

Beetroot
1.4mg
Few chopped pieces, leaves are poisonous

Broccoli
25mg
A handful

Cabbage
10.2mg
Couple leaves

Carrots
1.7mg
A chopped handful

Cauliflower Leaves
24.7mg
Couple leaves

Celery
0.9mg
A handful

Cucumber
0.8mg
1 and half inch, chopped in half

Green Leaf Lettuce
5mg
3 or 4 Leaves

Green Peppers
22.5mg
Chop few strips, without seeds

Parsnips
4.8mg
Few chopped pieces

Pea Pods
16.8mg
Empty pods with ends chopped off

Red Peppers
35.8mg
Chop few strips, without seeds

Red Leaf Lettuce
1mg
Couple leaves

Romaine Lettuce
6.7mg
Couple leaves

Runner Beans
4.6mg
cut into strips, cut off ends and remove beans (poisonous)

Spinach
7.9mg
Few leaves

Sprout Tops and Stalks
74.8mg
A handful, no sprouts

Swede
5.9mg
Not too much as high in Vitamin C

Sweetcorn
1.9mg
A cob in half, including leaves

Tomatoes
3.6mg
No more than a quarter

Fruits can be great as Guinea Pig food although only give in little quantity as too much can cause scabbing around their mouth.

- Apples and Pears - Without seeds
- Melon - Without seeds
- Grapes - Seedless
- Bananas - Including skins
- Oranges - In segments with skins on
- Cherries - Remove stones first

Do not give them peaches and plums, as they are too acidic and causes mouth scabs.

Guinea Pig Nuggets My piggies love eating the Guinea Pig food that consists of nuggets from Pet At Home, once I thought I would change the nuggets to Woodlands Food and Forage. when I did this, I found that they would only touch the nuggets and hays in it, but left the alfafa pellets, so I switched back to the nuggets again.

Be aware, feeding them with just a bag of Guinea Pig food is not good enough for Guinea Pig diet as they need to eat fruits and vegetables as they are good source of Vitamin C. When a bag of Guinea Pig food is opened, it takes up to ninety days for the Vitamin C to decrease in strength. Do NOT use other food mixes such as Hamster mixes, as peanuts and sunflower seeds aren't suitable for Guinea Pigs

Rabbit pellet mixes contain anti-coccidiosis medication (ACS) and is toxic for cavies.

Hay is a MUST

I'll repeat this... Hay is a must! The Piggies eat very large quantities every day and it helps them to have a healthy digestion system. They will nibble hay constantly as this is necessary to keep their teeth grinded down, preventing it to grow too long.

You can purchase a good quality hay from either a farmer or pet shop. It is essential that you check that it is hay and NOT straw as they are used for as bedding and provide no nutritional value.
Timothy Hay Fresh Herbage Alfafa hay are usually used to feed baby cavies or pregnant sow as it is high in protein, calcium, and carbohydrates. Fully grown pigs do not benefit from them as they are prone to stones or illness due to alfafa being too rich in calcium.

For my piggies, I get Timothy Hay Excel Herbage as they love to eat it and if I try to give them an alternative, they'll ignore it completely (fussy pigs yes I know!!!). Since Timothy Hay's pricey, I only use it for their hay rack, and buy a cheaper big bag of normal hay for their bedding.

Dandelions are their favourite plant, can be found in any garden as they are wild plants, give a handful every day with hay.

And finally, last but not least - Water!

Water bottle in cage Water must be available to the pigs at ALL times with Guinea Pig food.

Always clean and flush out the bottle of old stale water before refilling.

They have a nasty habit of blowing left-over food from their mouth into the water sprout and making the water dirty.

Over time algae will build up inside the bottle so use a bottle brush to clean the inside.

If you do not have a brush, I have heard of an alternative that to put 1cm of water in the bottle and a spoonful of dry rice and then shake the bottle and pour out into a strainer.

Do not use water bowl, pigs will use them as a toilet or tips the bowl over, soaking the cage floor.

I hope this page has helped you to understand what Guinea Pig Food is good for them and what's not.

Guinea Pig Paradise is run by Rob "and his Guinea Pigs"

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Save Money by Purchasing Aquarium Supplies Online

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:36:00 +0000

By Philip A Langley

Aquariums are a great addition to any room-offering not only hours of entertainment (who doesn't love to watch those fish swim?), but also a gorgeous decorative element that adds to the life and energy of any space. Keeping up with it can be quite pricey, however, which is why purchasing aquarium supplies online is such a great opportunity. Adding more variety to your tank, and keeping your fish in great health can now be less expensive, and so very easy.

Regardless of whether your tank houses an entire school or just a few fish, you can benefit from buying aquarium supplies online for competitive prices and easy shipment. You can easily search through the available supplies to find the perfect decorative pieces for your ecosystem-a great way to add style to your room and improve what you've already got!

Even if you have no need for additional decorative pieces, there are always ways to improve the quality of your water, and consequently the health of your creatures. There are a variety of great aquarium supplies online that will enhance the quality of your system-including state of the art pumps, heaters, and water filtration systems. Perhaps your fish are getting too crowded, and it's time for an upgrade. In this case, you can easily find the perfect aquarium supplies online to give your fish enough space to swim comfortably.

Are you going on vacation? If so, you can find automated fish feeders to keep your pets covered while you're away. These can be found, along with tank sanitation systems-to lessen the stress of your life, and reduce the number of times you have to clean your tank. A clean tank is a healthy tank, and that means more time for you in your busy lifestyle.

Shopping for aquarium supplies online is an easy way to find exactly what you need right from home, and certainly at a better cost.

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All you need to know about aquarium supplies online is right here.

Pet Food Storage Containers - What You Must Know Before Buying Them

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:06:00 +0000

By Ernie L

Pets are just animals, should be thrown outside and looked after as cheaply as possible. Life is expensive enough, children cost a fortune, who needs to spend all that money on a damn pet?! Thankfully most humans do not think this way and value the love and genuine benefits that pets such as dogs and cats provide us with.

It's actually quite amazing the effort and amount of money some owners spend on their pets, usually putting off their own needs to provide for their loved ones of the fury kind!

The main expense that comes with pets is the pet food mainly due to being a basic every day necessity. Although some owners are not too fussed and will give their pets dry food, leftovers and not even give them fresh food, there are others who love to give their pets the best food possible.

So which method is right and wrong? Does the quality of freshness of food really matter for a pet? Although you can get away with giving your pet leftovers and unfresh food, it has been proven that the food they eat can effect their health and happiness much in the same way that what us humans consume effects us. So if giving your pet the very best in life is a priority of yours or something you can afford to do, then by all means go for it.

Keeping pet food fresh is simply a matter of storing it in the correct manner. Pet food storage containers are exactly what you need to keep pet food in prestige condition and fresh for your animal for a long period of time.

What many owners do is open the packet of food and either leave it laying around or in a fridge unsealed. It's much better to store your food in air tight plastic storage containers and your pet will love the extra effort you've taken for them.

Most Pet food storage containers are made of plastic as its a long lasting, waterproof material. Most people are not going to fork out extra money for a elegant metal made pet bowl, so plastic is the cheapest practical alternative. For something a little more long lasting and fancy, you can also find some pet food containers made from stone, which also match most home landscapes more closely than plastic.

If you like to buy your pet food in bulk, you will be pleased to know that storing them in containers can save you some money. A lot of owners who buy pet food in large tubs or bags, will often find if opened for a long period of time, the food will start to lose its freshness and may even needed to be thrown out. It's advised that once you open your bag of dry pet food that you store it in a container and then take from it whenever you need to feed your pet.

So where do you buy pet food storage containers? You can either hop in the car, dodge the traffic and hope your local pet shop has some that you like. Otherwise what most do is visit some pet accessories websites online and make a careful selection. You will often find that purchasing online will offer you many discounts too!

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Coolaroo Dog Beds - 5 Reasons Why Caring Dog Owners Buy These Pet Beds

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:58:00 +0000

By Missy Ballerd

When shopping for a new bed for your dog there are certainly some priorities to consider. Thinking of your dog's comfort and health should be of greatest importance as they will probably be spending many hours every day on it. Certainly, the durability of the bed is a consideration, so you will want to check out the construction. Some dogs tend to chew their beds so perhaps that is a factor for you as well. In this article you will read about the features of the Coolaroo Dog Bed that make good sense to dogs and their owners.

All- Weather Fabric

One of the unique features of the Coolaroo dog bed is the fabric that is used for the cot. This all weather outdoor fabric is designed to hold up in all kinds of weather without deteriorating. A dog bed is only one application for this fabric. Other applications that indicate the durability of it are that it is used for sun umbrellas and sun shades for windows as well as over patio areas.

Prevents dirt and dust build-up, keeps fleas away

The Coolaroo fabric is woven in a manner for air to flow freely through it. This allows for your dog to stay cool and comfortable even on the most brutal summer days. This weave will also prevent dust and dirt from settling on the cot area of the bed. These particles will just fall through the fabric. In addition, any rain water cannot puddle and the cot area cannot hold water, therefore, your dog will not be resting on a soaked bed. With a clean and dry area, the dog will have fewer fleas and insects to deal with.

Mold and Mildew Resistant

The Coolaroo fabric is mold and mildew resistant. For the health of your dog, you do not want them to be sleeping on a moldy bed. These beds are fabulous to be used as an outdoor dog bed for this reason. They are also easy to clean by just hosing them down.

Raised Dog Bed For Health and Comfort

The coolaroo dog beds are designed to be elevated off the ground. In general, raised dog beds are more comfortable for dogs since they are not lying on hard, cold or damp ground. It makes it easier for them to move around and find their most comfortable way to stretch out. Keeping the dog above the ground tends to keep the fleas and insects away for the dog as well.

Durable and Non-Chewable Dog Bed

The beds are built to last with frames of either lightweight steel or aluminum. The non-chewable frame is your answer if your dog is a chewer. Even if you are not looking for an unchewable bed the Coolaroo is a good choice because it is built to last. Chances are the frame will outlast the fabric bed area so fortunately, there are Coolaroo dog bed replacement covers available.

Do you need to find a comfortable bed that will also be beneficial for your dog's health? A Coolaroo Dog Bed may be your best bet. To find more good information plus the best deals on these popular beds, go to this website right now http://raiseddogbeds.net.

Bath Salts For Pets - Natural Flea And Tick Remedy!

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:06:00 +0000

By Jeannie Palmer

Carefully blended for your pet's sensitive skin, bath salts can be relaxing, aid in promoting circulation and help to soothe aching muscles and joints. Think of how therapeutic you find bath salts and imagine that same relief for your pet.

As our pets mature they may become afflicted with arthritis, painful joints or muscle swelling. Relaxing in a soothing bath made from dead sea salt, clay, Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Oil can provide some relief for our furry friends.

Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Oil are recognized as being effective against fleas and ticks and much safer than chemicals. Consider this when mixing your next batch of bath salts. Rather than adding fragrance oils, opt for the essential oils of eucalyptus and tea tree and, following the manufacturer's instructions, mix these into the bath salts. Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Oil are also recognized for relieving itching and minor skin irritations.
Dead Sea Salts are beneficial in many ways to both people and their pets. The correct combination of ingredients is essential.
Tea Tree oil and Eucalyptus are nature's natural remedy against irritated skin, itching, fleas and ticks. In fact, they are much safer than chemicals found in many leading flea and tick controls that you can purchase over the counter.
Clay: Found to be beneficial in soothing skin, condition hair and trapping moisture, clay can provide some relief from heat spots and dry skin.

Combine therapeutic sea salts with a wonderful clay base to hold moisture to your pet's skin while the eucalyptus and tea tree work their gentle magic in soothing skin irritations and warding off fleas and ticks. The marvel of sea salts will ease muscle and joint aches even as the clay conditions the skin and hair. For mature pets, this can be especially rewarding.

CJ Palmer is the founder of CJ Skin Care. For more helpful tips and techniques and a full listing of CJ Skin Care Products visit [http://www.cjskincare.com]

Keeping Your Chinchilla House Safe

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:03:00 +0000

By Marilyn G. Ross

Chinchilla houses are a great way to make your pets feel safe and special. In the wild, they either burrow in succulents scattered about or make homes out of crevices in the rocky terrain. In having them as pets, putting your chinchilla in a cage will protect and contain them, giving them their own area in your home. Yet placing chinchilla house inside the cage is even better as it gives them a dwelling place within the confines of their safe space. One can think of it in such a way that the cage is a tiny replica of their natural environment, and the house is like their nest while in wild.

Chinchillas use houses to hide and sleep in. Chinchillas are "crepuscular", meaning that they are active mostly at either during dawn or dusk. In the wild, the reason why their body clocks have adapted this way is to avoid being seen by their predators. Also, since their bodies are unable to sweat, they have to protect themselves from the sun to avoid overheating. Though it is not advisable anyway to place your pet's cage under direct sunlight, having a tiny house in the cage is still ideal as it gives them a darker hiding place during the day. Also, since they are herbivores they have been hunted by predators. Chinchillas have evolved into animals with sensitive ears, bolting at sudden noise. Even if it's advisable to place your pet's cage in a quieter space, having a chinchilla house gives them extra protection from sudden or loud sounds that will only agitate them.

Knowing the natural characteristics of your chinchilla helps in keeping its house safe while in your cage. Perhaps the cage will be good enough to protect your pet and its tiny home, but being a little more cautious and attentive wouldn't hurt at all.

Materials for chinchilla houses are either of wood, metal, or plastic. The most ideal would be metal houses as wood and plastic ones can be dangerous and toxic when nibbled on by your pet. Also, wood when wet stays damp for a longer time and can be a breeding ground for bacteria that may cause health complications. If unavoidable, the wooden house will have to be cleaned regularly. With metal houses, be keen on checking whether there are sharp edges or jagged corners. Chinchillas are very active and scamper quickly, and can get hurt if the house is not level and finished smoothly.

Make sure that houses made of metal are not near any sources of heat or within the scope of sunlight. Metal is a conductor of heat, and metal houses can warm up really fast. Keep in mind that chinchillas don't take to heat well, and will need good ventilation. Be certain that the metal house has enough openings to allow air to circulate well.

There are houses that can either be fastened a little above the cage's base or placed on it. For your pet, it doesn't really matter where you place the house inside the cage. Since chinchillas love to climb, they won't really have a problem if the house is perched on a higher part of the enclosure. Be sure that while your pet is resting, hiding or sleeping in the house, it is safely out of reach from pests and other pets if you have any. Canines and felines can be unsafe for chinchillas. Though these furry creatures are known to occasionally feed on tiny insects, ants and spiders shouldn't be taken lightly as they can be dangerous as well.

A clean and big enough cage is good for your cute pet, but keeping a chinchilla house makes it better. Greater even if you kept the house protected for a safer, happier, and healthier chinchilla.

Marilyn Ross is a proud chinchilla owner and caregiver. She enjoys caring for chinchillas and helping others raise healthy and happy chins. For more information on chinchilla adoption, visit http://www.chinchillacareadvisor.com

The White Golden Retriever Versus The Traditional American Golden Retriever - The Key Differences

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:18:00 +0000

By John C Shepherd

For most dog enthusiasts, Golden Retrievers range from, light cream or a rich amber but the enlightened Golden fanatic is well aware that the differences don't stop there. The White and American flavors of the Golden Retriever can be somewhat different physically.

Currently, a lot of names are used to depict the White Golden Retriever. Several of these include English Golden Retrievers, European Golden Retrievers, English Cream Golden Retrievers, and light Golden Retrievers. In the United States these names are generally used to identify those that were bred in Europe as opposed to those bred in the US. Even though it may seem to be that the white Golden is unique simply in name and color, there are in fact many differences between gold and white versions of the breed. According to the American Kennel Club standard they ought to be golden. Both extremely pale or an exceedingly dark color is unwanted while the European standard calls for any shade of gold or cream but not red or reddish brown.

American Goldens and European Goldens differ in their figure. The white version often has a bigger mouth and a longer nose then the American version. Their bodies are also heftier and their heads are usually wider. According to the American Kennel Club, light colored eyes are satisfactory where the European Kennel Club exacts a penalty for lighter colored eyes. Another attribute where the two differ are their ears. The AKC wants their Goldens to have ears behind and above the level of the dog's eyes while the European Kennel Club wants the ears at same level as the eyes. This likewise causes two thoroughly unique looks among these two standards.

The overall makeup of their coats differ between the American Goldens and white European ones also. Originally the Golden was bred to be a hunting dog. They were expected to be able to survive cold climates, squeeze through underbrush and swim across rivers and lakes. Their coats should be heavy but not extremely long and not too short. frequently, the American variety has a long coat that tend to be too thick.

People worldwide are in love with White Goldens as a result of its long list of adorable qualities. They are devoted, lively, intelligent, and love people. They are energetic, terrific with children and other dogs and are willing and ready to delight their owners. With an growing amount of names for the White Golden found it shows that the significance of this extraordinary dog is growing. The information shows that for years this distinctive breed has been increasing in the US. Even though they would not stand to win in any of the American Kennel Club shows, this beautiful White dog has entered the lives of the people here and has won over their hearts with their cheery disposition and their love for people.

John is a long time dog lover with a special interest in the White Golden Retriever. Click here: Golden Retriever Information to check out his website.

What Shaking and Shivering Can Mean in Dogs and Cats

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:38:00 +0000

By James Witherspoon

It is not unusual for a dog or cat to occasionally shake or tremble. This behavior usually occurs on a normal basis when the pet is enduring a behavior which makes it uncomfortable and anxious such as going to the vet or being bathed. But the shivering should cease after the anxiety provoking experience is over. It is only when a dog or cat has long bouts of shaking or trembling for no apparent reason that it may be necessary for the animal to be checked out by a veterinarian.

Shaking can be a sign of a number of issues in dogs and cats. It is very difficult to know when the behavior is something to worry about and when it is nothing, but it is always better to be safe than sorry so if a pet is shaking when there is no obvious anxiety trigger, it should be taken to the vet.

The Main Causes of Shaking and Trembling in Pets

There are a number of things that shaking can indicate. Some of the more common issues that shaking may be a result of include:

Hypoglycemia-hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. This is perhaps the top cause of shivering or trembling in dogs and cats and occurs when the animal has gone for an extended period without food.

Metabolic abnormalities-digestive upset such as vomiting can result in shaking.

Elevated body temperatures-shaking can be a sign of a serious fever in a pet. If the pet is also sleeping on the bathroom floor or other cool surfaces, there is an additional call for worry.

Small dogs and cats often shake routinely for no evident reason.

To find out more about shaking and shivering in dogs and cats, visit the website of your Austin Vet Clinic today.

James Witherspoon

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Crazy Crab Information - Understanding Crab Behavior

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:13:00 +0000

By David B. Star

It is essential to understand Normal crab behavior to understand how crazy crabs are feeling. Crazy crabs normally interact with other crabs in certain ways, much like how one person talks or deals with another. They can crawl on top of each other they can even spar with one another known as pushing contests. These behaviors are usually typical among crazy crabs and would not require a crab owner to be alarmed. When these interactions occur, these actions would mean that they are feeling each other or smelling each other to get to know one another. Usually, they push one another while flicking their claws and antenna to communicate. Strolling over an object is challenging for a crab which is why they go over it or burrow to enable them to have a feel of their environment.

On the other hand, a crab can be hostile to their environment if they feel like they are being threatened. They can be aggressive to their owners while being gentle to other crabs. Others may be hostile to other crabs as well. One example of which would be the land crazy crabs. These hermits typically would kill each other because they are usually territorial. They would destroy each other's shells by ripping them off. They are even known to eat their own kind. These behaviors are usually disturbing to some crab owners which is why it is important to know that these crabs are meat to be placed in separate cages or containers. If a crab is injured, it is ideal to place them in a humid place, making sure you don't disturb them.

Some crab owners are challenged by the fact that their crabs are not coming out of their shell. It is important to know that crabs have different personalities. All crabs are unique. While some like to come out of their shells, others may enjoy staying inside their shells. Some may be fond of exploring their environment while others like to burrow and hide.

The best way to get a crab to explore its environment is to hold it. Let the crab come out on its own by letting it sit in the palm of your hand until the crab becomes comfortable enough to come out. Some are most likely to stay put until you hold them for a long period of time. Some may not come out because they have been hurt by their previous owners. Keeping your palms flat will encourage your crab to come out on his own. Talk in a low gentle voice to encourage him.

While some crabs come out while trying to dig through, just keep your palm taut and firm. This will encourage him to think about his environment thus encouraging him to explore. Blowing on it can also encourage him to come out. Just make sure that your lip is not too close.

David Star is a crazy crab enthusiast. For more accurate crazy crab information, visit http://crazy-crabs.com.

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How to Treat Ringworm in Cats

noreply@blogger.com (Yen Yen) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:30:00 +0000

By Preston Patrick

One day, there was a kitten that came to my door. I'm a pet lover, so when I saw that it was pretty malnourished I took care of it. I took the little kitten to my veterinarian for a check up. They didn't know that the problem was with my cat, so I had to go back again because the kitten had not gotten any better. They gave it a cold medication, and my kitten seemed to be on its way for recovery. After a while, I noticed that a shape of ring with rash started to show on my skin. When your cat shows symptoms like these, it may be a victim of ringworms.

After few more trips to the vet, they are now fully convinced that my kitten had ringworm, and it warranted immediate action. The symptoms however, were not very obvious for them then, but during the recent visits, it became very clear to them.

Ringworm is a very contagious fungal infection. It spreads really quickly, and it can be passed to another animal. It can even be passed from an animal to a person, and it can even be contracted by touching infected soil or objects. Ringworms in cats can be seen as small to big round lesions that have few hairs. This commonly occurs at the body of the cat, but it can also spread to some parts like the ears, head and tail.

In some cases, the fungus infection is not circle shaped. In other instances, the effects of this infection may appear like a natural autoimmune disease that occurs with young animals. My kitten, it really looked like an autoimmune disease because the only hair loss that occurred was in the area in front of the ears. This is also one of the signs of a malnourished cat.

When you suspect that your cat is a carrier of ringworm in cats, you should be very careful. With my kitten, the infection went undetected until I noticed that another kitten was showing similar symptoms. Even I and my dog were infected with the ringworm fungi. When this happens to your pet, the best action that you should take is to visit your veterinarian for the proper medication of the infection.

There are many treatments that are available for your cats. When the infection is local, you could use an antifungal cream on them. When the ringworm has spread to different parts of the cat's body, you could use an oral treatment. Antifungal shampoos are also effective in removing the ringworm fungi from your cat's body.

If the cat shows symptoms of ringworm, you should take steps to make sure that the infection would not spread further. You can do this by washing the bedding that your cat sleeps in every day to get rid of the fungi that might have stuck on the matting.

When your pet has ringworm, you should repeat this process every day. You should keep doing this even though the symptoms have gone away. You should have your cat undergo two lab tests, and if the results show negative, your cat is now completely cured from ringworm.

Preston Patrick is a ringworm expert. For more great tips on http://cureringwormnow.com/ringworm-cat, visit http://cureringwormnow.com

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