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Fun Guinea Pig Facts
Guinea pigs are originally from South America.In the Andes mountains they were sometimes used to find disease in humans by holding the guinea pig against different parts of the body until it squeaked to tell them where the disease was.Guinea pigs live for up to 8 years, but the oldest known living guinea pig lived until he was 15 years old.Happy guinea pigs may jump up and down, called ‘pop-corning’.Guinea pigs are around 20 and 25 cm long (8 – 10 inches).Guinea pigs have teeth that keep growing and need to be worn down by eating lots of grass or toys to chew on.In some countries, guinea p..
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Feather Plucking In Birds
Causes: There many causes for feather plucking disorder, they include:Disease like feather cystParasites like ringwormAllergies to environmental factors or foodEmotional stressBoredomLiver diseaseCancerSkin infections or inflammationsPoisoning by heavy metals like zincMetabolic disordersMalnutritionDryness of the skin due to low humidityDyes and preservatives in the foodDisturbance in the normal light and dark cycles of the birdLack of natural sunlight and fresh airBirds that are overactive and overstimulated frequently pluck their feathers, as do birds that are bored. Such birds also show anx..
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Ten Effective Ways To Keep Pets Healthy!!
Providing them a pet-safe home is just one of the major responsibilities you should be aware of right at the moment you decide to have a pet. But other than that, there are other things you have to take into consideration to become a more responsible pet owner. Here are some:Consider Having a Healthy and Well-balanced Diet.The health of your pet can be affected by the way you feed and treat them. In fact, a well-balanced diet plan is the key to your pet’s good health condition. Each pet has its own nutritional needs and it is better to consult the veterinarian before buying any pet food you se..
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Hypnotherapy To Quit Smoking Helps Your Pets Too
The risk keeps on increasing with the time of exposure. With multiple smokers in the house the rate grows even more; up to four fold if two smokers are present. There are 60% chances of canines residing in a smoking home developing lung cancer. Also, staying with smokers predisposes long nosed canines like Greyhounds to twice as much risk of developing nose cancer.All types and kinds of pets are influenced irrespective of their size and age. However, the very young, the very small and the very old are more prone to the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. Passive smoking contributes to a lot ..
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Can You Really Train A Cat Is It Worth The Trouble
So, if you have tried to train your cat, you may not be doing it right.Good Kitty:Training your cat takes time and patience. It takes more of that then it does with a dog. A sure fire way to get results is to use positive reinforcement. Whatever you do, don’t scold your cat because she is likely to just misbehave when you aren’t looking. Instead, praise good behavior.Any cat can learn. It is wise to first start when the pet is young, about eight to ten weeks old. But, the pet will do well at any age. To Get Started:How do you get started? ..
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The Benefits Of Caring For A Pet
Here are five benefits that pets offer for seniors, whether at home or in a senior living community: 1. They provide companionship:An older adult’s basic human need for security, affection and sensory contact can be met by holding, stroking or nurturing a pet. Experts report that pets can decrease loneliness, help to reduce stress, and encourage exercise and playfulness. This not only benefits the body but also the spirit! Because of the companionship and unconditional affection they give, pets can be a great source of comfort and security to seniors that tend to be isolated, which helps ..
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How to Help Dogs That Are Hypoallergenic
Caring for your hypoallergenic dog begins with caring for their coat. While many hypoallergenic breeds such as Terriers, Schnauzers, and Poodles have short hair, this hair can be coarse and will continue to grow unless the dogs are properly groomed. These dogs do not shed and have hair that can be compared to human hair. You will have to keep your dog groomed in order to prevent matting. Matting can cause skin rashes and other health problems if the dog's coat is not taken care of. Brushing your dog is also important especially in breeds that have longer hair such as the Afghan Hound. While th..
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Is Your Kitty Happy And Healthy?
Cat health is strongly affected by what kitty eats. Obesity is a major factor in heart disease particularly as your cat gets older. Choose a pet food for your cat that is right for it’s age but feed it regularly. If in doubt get your veterinarians advice as your cat can have completely different nutrient needs to what you would expect. Long haired cats should be groomed regularly for optimum cat health. Use a pet brush and groom no less than once a week. This is a great way to bond with kitty. The litter box can be a danger to both cat health and human health if it isn’t cleaned regul..
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Ways To Clean Your Aquarium..
Three types of filtration exist on the market – biological, mechanical, and chemical. Varying experts will assert that you must utilize all three in your tank. For a marine aquarium with a reef environment, that may be good advice. There is no definitive answer on what combination is suitable for your aquatic environment. Educating yourself on the functions of all three will enable you to pick the filter(s) that will safeguard your fish and invertebrate's natural habitat.Biological FiltrationBiological filters are a must for every aquarium. They stimulate the growth of nitrifying bacteria..
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My Dog Has Fleas
Regardless of whether the dog has an allergy to flea saliva, infestations must be dealt with or they will go on and on and the fleas will also infest your home, other pets, and can even live on humans. In short; you can be directly and adversely affected by an uncontrolled flea infestation.Detecting Fleas:If you suspect that your dog has fleas because it’s been scratching more than usual, there are ways to check for their presence. Fleas are very small (about an eighth of an inch long), but visible to the naked eye, and brownish in color. Because they prefer dark places they will try to hide b..
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