While fish can be easier to keep than dogs or cats, they can still play a role in teaching your child responsibility. Being part of the fish’s care can give your child a sense of accomplishment, and also teach him or her respect and to appreciate other living creatures. Fish are very different from us,
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Q: How do I know if my bearded dragon is underfed? A: Body condition in lizards is evaluated by looking at the tail and the hips. You should not be able to see the hip bones sticking out and the tail should be round in cross section and firm to the touch. You should not
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With so many reports about which human foods are bad for your dog, you’re not alone in wondering which fruits are actually safe. Here’s a list of fruit that should be fine for your dog. As each dog is an individual, yours could possibly have an allergy to one of the items on the list,
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With so many food choices available to puppy owners, it can understandably become a daunting task to decide what you should feed your puppy. Start by choosing whether you want to feed him wet, dry or raw food, or a combination, by weighing up the health benefits for your dog and convenience for you. Benefits
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Rats make fantastic pets for children. They are easy to keep, gentle and very intelligent and friendly. Best would be to purchase a pet rat from a rattery rather than from a pet shop. Ratteries breed their rats for personality and also try to keep them disease-free. There are two common problems we see in
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Q: Grapes, raisins and chocolate are poisonous for dogs. Are they poisonous for birds as well? A: The most dangerous of the common human foods for parrots is the avocado pear. Even a mouthful or two of avocado can cause severe heart damage to a parrot. Chocolate, dairy products and anything containing caffeine, alcohol or
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Owning a pet will mean that there will be pet hair in your home, but to keep a hygienic home, we need to clean up all the fur on our couches, beds and floors. This is what you can do to illuminate most of the hair. Get a vacuum cleaner specifically for pet hair. Vacuum
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Taking part in dog sports can be a great way to be active with your dog, build a bond with him, and at the same time get rid of excess energy. Sports will also stimulate him mentally, and the real secret is to find something that you both enjoy. Before you choose a sport to
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Whenever you spend time with your pet, always be on the lookout for anything that can be wrong with your pet. Examine your pet’s eyes regularly for any abnormalities. Here are a few general symptoms to look out for: Discharge Watering White or red eyelid linings Crusts or muck around the eye Tear-stained fur Change
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Q: What kind of harmful parasites can we find on birds? A: Birds can carry a large number of parasites, including worms and microscopic parasites such as coccidia. They also get several types of mites and lice as well as specialised flies that live between their feathers. Although these parasites are easily spread between birds,
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Did you know that most pet owners play a huge part in their pets’ weight? Unfortunately, pets are very seldom overweight due to underlying metabolic conditions or diseases, but mostly due to owners unknowingly causing their pets to gain weight as a result of bad habits. And this increased during the lockdown period when people
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Watching a dog spinning in circles chasing his own tail can be funny, if it doesn’t happen too often. There are many reasons why dogs chase their own tails, but when it becomes a compulsive behaviour, then warning alarms should trigger a response from the owner. Having fun If your dog is clearly having fun
