A blog for pet lovers

Making your pet ready to greet holiday guests!

2009-11-11T20:29:00.000+05:30

If you don't have to worry about boarding your pets, finding a pet sitter or taking the animals with you on holiday travels, guests are probably coming to your house.

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It's time to think about ways to minimize stress on your pets when strangers invade their space.

Here are a few suggestions from the experts at GoPetFriendly.com, armhammerpets.com and woofreport.com:

Warn guests

• Before guests arrive, tell them you have a pet and describe its size and personality. Ask them if they suffer from pet allergies and how to best alleviate their sensitivities. Most people with pet allergies are generally sensitive to dander, saliva and urine.

Brush up on obedience

• Simple commands such as “stay,” “down” and “drop it” can keep a dog from bolting out a door, greeting guests inappropriately or ingesting something that could be harmful. >> [ Read Full article ]

Best Pets for Kids

2009-09-11T08:47:00.001+05:30

So, what is another pet you can get your animal loving child that won't put the marjority of the responsibility on you?

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Hamsters

Hamster are usually sold to unsuspecting parents as a "great pet for kids." Well, although partly true, this isn't 100% accurate.

Hamsters are small so they do take up less space than most other pets, but because they are small, they can be injured easily. In the small hands of children, hamsters can be easily dropped or squeezed.

And, being nocturnal, they may be less inviting to play with and interact for small children who want to play during the day. Hamsters are most interactive at night.

Plus, hamsters take a little longer to socialize than other animals. This means that they can be nippy for a while, so you have to consider if your child gets bit will he want to play with the hamster again? Or will you be finding a new home for Hammy?

Once socialized, hamsters can make friendly pets, but it's the socializing that's the key.

Remember that you will need to monitor all playtimes, so that the hamster doesn't end up free roaming your house.

Different types of Horse Saddles

2009-09-02T09:17:00.000+05:30

Choosing a Horse Saddle

When choosing a horse saddle, it can be a very important decision that typically requires a bit of looking around and window shopping before you actually pick the saddle that you're looking for.

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For the most part, you will need to decide what type of saddle you are looking for and what sort of budget you are hoping to spend.

Endurance Horse Saddles

Endurance horse saddles are lightweight saddles that are built for close contact in mind. They are meant for endurance riding and trail riding. Typically endurance saddles are made with extra padded comfort for the rider and a flexible design that moves with the horse in order to make the saddle more comfortable for the horse.

Rat Snake Or Copperhead

2009-08-25T18:30:00.003+05:30

Rat snakes go by many names. They are called Texas Rat Snakes, or Chicken Snakes because they are often found near chicken coops. Normally the rat snake will be dining on the rats and mice that thrive on the grain that is so plentiful in the chicken yard but sometimes they will eat the eggs.

These snakes are proficient climbers. Rat snakes are not poisonous. They will bite when startled or threatened and the bite looks very much like a human bite on the skin.

It lacks the two distinct fang marks of a poisonous snake. While it does hurt it is not going to make you sick. Just wash the area carefully with soap and water and watch for signs of infection as you would with any other wound. >> Read more

Household items that may harm your pet

2009-08-19T22:12:00.002+05:30

Just like children, your pet must be protected from harmful household objects. Everyday things around your home pose surprising risks to your cat or dog.

Here are some examples of items that you should watch for.

Plastic bags: Pets are in just as much danger from suffocating on plastic bag as your children would be. Cats and dogs can chew on plastic and get pieces of it lodged in their throats, choking on it. Also, pieces of plastic can become trapped in their digestive system and cause stomach or intestinal problems that need a vet's care. >> Read more

How to create a Betta Fish Vase

2009-08-19T21:51:00.003+05:30

A beautiful set up with a plant and a fish is one of the perfect things to have in this life. It brings peace and tranquility, it adds beauty, and enjoyment to any room!

After all, with just a little work you can have a fish and a plant that you don't have to remember to water!

You Will Need:

A Large Vase
Glass pebbles or gemstones (in your choice of colors)
Plastic Plant tray or clear plastic cup
Water (bottled, rested, or conditioned only)
Betta Fish (male or female in your choice of colors)
Plant (Peace Lily, philodendron, or dieffenbachia)
Small fish net
Betta pellet food
Ribbon (optional)
Water conditioner (optional)

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Cat has worms, what to do?

2009-08-10T20:00:00.003+05:30

Dogs and cats are victims of several internal parasites frequently referred to as worms. Your cat has to get worms from somewhere or something else. Roundworms are the most common source of worms in kittens and tapeworms are the most common source of worms in adult cats.

Cat worms are intestinal parasites which attach themselves to digestive organs of a cat. Cats with worms may find themselves in excruciating pain. Learn how your cat contracts worms and how you can cleanse your cat's system.

But what are worms actually and what type of worms can your cats have? And even more importantly how to recognize the signs your cat has worms to begin with?

Though you can easily treat feline parasites or worms at home, is it really the best choice for your kitty? >> Read more

Effective Dog Communication

2009-08-10T19:28:00.004+05:30

Dog communication refers to body movements and sounds dogs use to send signals to other dogs, and other animals(usually humans). Dog communication comes in a variety of forms, and is part of the foundation of dog social behavior.

Just like communication between humans, in order to communicate with your dog effectively, the conversation has to go both ways. First you have to try to understand what your dog is telling you through his/her nonverbal expressions, and then you will be understood in return.

It takes some observant watching and some time, to start learning how dogs communicate. Many dog thoughts are pretty obvious, such as those eyes pointed straight at your food with a drip of drool, easily tell you that your dog will appreciate a piece of your steak. Or that look on your dog's face when you scold him not to chew on your favorite slippers any longer, easily portrays the fact that he is upset. However, there are much more subtle signs of feelings and emotions that watchful owners may learn to decipher. >> Read more

Decorative bird cages

2009-08-06T17:57:00.002+05:30

Some of the decorative bird cages can be used as a home for a live bird.

These cages are made out of several different materials and can be used as a attractive decorator item. Although they are very nice to look at and some of the antique bird cages should not be used for the living birds.

If you are wanting to use the bird cage as decoration, the cage can be used in several different locations such as wall hanging. It has been seen a cage was cut in half and both peaces was attached to the wall. The interior was filled with vines. >> Read more

Spaying (Ovariohysterectomy) Female Dogs

2009-08-06T17:43:00.002+05:30

The only way to be sure your dog doesn't produce unwanted puppies is to get your female dog spayed or your male dog neutered(castrated ).

Now, generally when you adopt a dog from a shelter, the dog is already spayed or will be shortly after adoption. But you may still be iffy about the whole process.

The best thing that you can do to ease your insecurities is to make sure that you know everything you can about the full process of having a dog spayed.

It is actually one of the most important surgeries that you need to make sure that your female dog has because it will truly reduce the risk of breast cancer and it will 100% reduce the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. >> Read more

More about FELINE AIDS

2009-08-02T11:18:00.002+05:30

Feline AIDS is not transferred from cat to human or human to cat, but it is very much like the Human AIDS that is passed from human to human only this is passed from cat to cat.

It is fatal to cats. It is not spread by mating, such as the human AIDS is, but through body fluids such as tears and blood from scratches and bites of fighting cats. Some cats are carriers of the disease and will not show any signs of it. Once they get the virus they can never get rid of it. About ten years ago Vets would put the cat down who had shown the virus in a blood sample. >> Read more

Roborovski hamster

2009-08-02T11:04:00.003+05:30

The Roborovski hamster is the smallest and the fastest hamster. It has a sandy color and white strips above its eyes that resemble eyebrows.

It has a white belly and white feet. The Robo lacks a dorsal strip seen in all other dwarf hamsters. It lives up to 3 1/2 years of age which is the longest of all hamsters. Robo's are easily startled and therefore may not be a good choise for a child or adult who wants a pet to hold and cuddle.

Always supervise children when handling any type of animal. The Roborovski will rarely ever bite. >> Read more

Games and toys for Pet Rats

2009-08-02T10:54:00.002+05:30

Rats are very social creatures, and any time that you have to spend with your pet rats, is much appreciated. There are several safe games that you can play with your rats. And, there are many safe toys that you can provide them.

Just remember no matter what toys you provide your rat(s) or what games they play. Always, spend time with your rat and provide a clean setup for it (them). >> Read more

This is for cat owners

2009-07-29T22:36:00.003+05:30

Feline Diabetes: What You Need to Know After Diagnosis

Discovering you have a diabetic cat is, of course, very frightening at first. The symptoms of cat diabetes will vary. The most common symptoms include an increase in urine and an increase in thirst >> Read more

Cat eye infection

A cat eye infection can be a problem very annoying to our cats. It is important to get to know about this type of cat health problem and the best ways to deal with it. Most cat owners encounter this problem >> Read more

Difference between a turtle and tortoise

2009-07-29T22:24:00.002+05:30

Turtle Or Tortoise? How Do You Tell? Turtles and Tortoises, these animals get mixed up about as often as a frog and a toad, perhaps even more!

Tortoises are land creatures, they can actually drowned if in too much water since they cannot swim like turtles, while turtles have special flipper feet made for swimming tortoise's feet are made for dry desert type land.

Turtles are the water creatures, they are found in water mostly with occasional trips on dry land. Turtles shells are also more flat then tortoises, if the shell looks enlonged or flatter then you can bet it's a turtle. >> Read more

How to stop poop-eating habit in dogs?!

2009-07-28T20:02:00.002+05:30

Poop eating is a disgusting habit some dogs have. Find out why your dog eats poop and how to put a stop to it.

There are many types of poop eaters. Some dogs only eat their own poop; other dogs love eating cat poop. Dog Coprophagia is a filthy habit, find out the right way to stop your dog eating feces. >> Read more

Natural Mosquito Repellant

2009-07-27T20:48:00.002+05:30

Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying insect pests alive. If you live in an area with a lot of mosquitoes, it can completely destroy your summer, and prevent you from enjoying outdoor activities in the cooler and more pleasant morning and evening hours.

How To Repel Mosquitoes Naturally

Here are some tips for controlling mosquitoes around your home without pesticides or other dangerous chemicals. >> Read more

Flea product reaction in cats

2009-07-27T20:37:00.003+05:30

It is not unheard of cats getting poisoned by flea products. The flea product causing problems may be under the form of dips, sprays, shampoos, spot-on topicals, and collars.

Many times cat owners may mistakenly purchase a product for dogs that is toxic to cats. For instance, most spot on flea products for dogs contain highly concentrated permethrin products( 45% or 65% permethrin in spot on products) which in cats can cause toxic reactions while many dogs may tolerate them quite well. >> Read more

Funny pet image [25-07-2009]

2009-07-25T15:13:00.002+05:30

These pets are adorably so cute and how nice to look at their kids like play here!

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Toys for dogs

2009-07-18T13:23:00.002+05:30

Dog toys are wonderful fun things to have around the house for keeping your little monsters happy and content. Also, it's a fact that just because a toy is marketed for dogs, doesn't mean it's safe for them to use.

DOG TOYS ARE FOR DOGS!

Sure, dog toys are strictly for dogs and will ring true with most dog lovers, as their own collection of dog toys probably far exceeds even their own kid's toys! >> Read more

Pills for Pets - how to get them swallow?

2009-07-18T13:09:00.002+05:30

How to Get your Cat or Dog to Swallow Tablets and Pills? The truly easy ways to get your pets to take tablets are if you can get the pet to eat the tablet themselves without your involvement.

The truly easy ways to get your pets to take tablets are if you can get the pet to eat the tablet themselves without your involvement. The best way to achieve this is to put the tablet in something irresistably tasty to your pet, and in such a way that they cannot eat the good bits and leave the semi-chewed tablet in a gooey blob on the floor. >> Read more

Funny Pets [July 18 2009]

2009-07-18T13:01:00.001+05:30

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Paris Hilton posing with pets

2009-07-14T20:44:00.002+05:30

World fame celebrity Paris Hilton posing with cute and adorable pets, have a look at them

How to choose best food for pets

2009-07-14T19:56:00.002+05:30

We are picky about our own food, but do we really know what's in the food we feed our pets? What's the best way to analyze the ingredients? What's really healthier? Is expensive food really worth the price?

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Properly feeding Baby Betta Fry

2009-07-13T07:25:00.001+05:30

Breeding bettas is one of the most exciting part of owning Siamese fighting fish. There is a great joy to be had in watching a bunch of fish all grow up together.

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The First Two Weeks of Your Bettas Life

The first two weeks of a baby betta's life are the most important in determining the quality and health of the adult fish. For the first few days of life, betta fry do not need to be fed. When they are born, they are basically eyes, tail, and yolk sac. >>keep reading →