By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Adam_King]Adam King
Watching your hamster frolic around his cage can provide you with hours of enjoyment, but what exactly is he up to? Is he just playing, or do his actions have some other meaning associated with them. Hamsters are complicated little creatures and understanding a little more about why they do the things they do can help you keep your hamster healthy and stress-free. It�s a well-known fact that reducing stress for a hamster is the best thing you can do to help your hamster live a long and healthy life.
If you see your hamster creeping along the floor of his cage, your hamster is nervous about something, usually something outside of his cage. Do you have a cat nearby, or is there a lot of commotion that could be startling your hamster? Keep an eye out for things that could be causing your hamster stress. If things get worse and your hamster gets frightened he may put his ears forward and puff his cheeks up. This is a classic sign of fright, and may be quickly followed by an emptying of his cheek pouches if he was carrying any food in them. At this point he�s not happy about the situation at all and is getting ready to run.
If you ever attempt to handle your hamster and you notice that his ears are back then you�d better remove your hand quickly as he�s feeling very aggressive and is likely to bite. Another warning sign if you ever go to handle your hamster is if you see him lying on his back with his teeth bare � you may think this a sign of submission but it�s actually another sign that your hamster is frightened and he will bite you in this state if you attempt to pick him up.
Some of the more pleasant signs to look for in your hamster are burrowing and grooming. If you spot your hamster burrowing (which is very likely) it just means that he�s looking for stray bits of food lying amongst his bedding material that he may have missed before. They�ll spend a great deal of time doing this so it�s an easy one to spot. If you catch your hamster grooming or stretching then you are looking at a particularly content and happy hamster!
If you have particularly good hearing you may occasionally catch your hamster making squeaking noises. Consider yourself lucky, as the average hamster squeak lasts only a fraction of a second, and the vast majority of hamster vocalization takes place in a frequency range that is completely undetectable by humans.
A more noticeable noise is teeth chattering � this is a sign that your hamster is unsettled, and is seen most often when a hamster is introduced to a cage that already has a hamster in it. Watch for the warning signs of potential combat between the two hamsters.
Hamsters use various scent glands on their bodies to mark their territory by rubbing the glands up against the sides of the cage. If there�s a spot in the cage they wish to mark but can�t get to with their glands they�ll scratch their scent glands with their rear feet and then walk around the area they wish to claim as theirs. When males and females in the same cage are ready to mate they�ll both reduce their markings, giving each other the signal that it�s okay for the other to approach.
You may occasionally catch your hamster chewing at the bars of his cage. Although he may look like he�s trying to chew his way to freedom he�s actually keeping his every-growing teeth at a reasonable length. If he didn�t continue to keep his teeth ground down they�d cause serious dental problems and illness. Just make sure the bars on the cage aren�t rusty!
Visit the [http://www.hamster-zone.com]Hamster-Zone website for even more detailed information on hamster care, hamster diet, hamster cages, and much, much more. Learn important tips on how to keep your hamster healthy and happy, including proper diet, care, and cage enrichment. Remember, a happy hamster is a healthy hamster!
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
A Potential New Pet Food Scare
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=John_Grimes]John Grimes
In the early part of 2007, pet food from China was reported to be tainted and causing illness and death in pets. Well, another pet food scare is rearing its ugly head and it involves China again.
The issue this time is jerky treats made in China. Specifically, veterinarians are reporting an increase in cases of dogs being sick after eating certain jerky treats. The symptoms of the sickness include vomiting, diarrhea and severe lack of energy. Fortunately, no pet deaths have been reported as of yet although veterinarians are only becoming aware of the problem on a large scale now.
Given the unpleasant, but hardly unique symptoms, one might wonder how the veterinarians are noting there is a problem. Apparently, the combination of symptoms is rarely seen more than once or twice a year and is very similar to Fanconi�s Syndrome.
Fanconi�s Syndrome is a disease of the kidney. With Fanconi�s, there is a renal cell failure in cats and, in the present case, dogs. Symptoms differ by breed, but include loss of appetite, weight loss, dehydration, lack of energy and depression. The disease can lead to death.
Although the issue of infected jerky is just starting to play out, it appears the primary products in question are non-brand name chick jerky treats. The FDA has announced it is aware of reports regarding a problem and is in the process of investigating them.
At this point in time, one has to wonder how more infected pet food products could have made their way from China to the United States. Chinese officials certainly took a public relations beating last spring when the first infectious food stories broke and can hardly afford to go through the process again. One must wonder if this is a one off situation or an indication of a system wide problem in China.
The ultimate determination of whether this new scare is a serious problem is going to take a while to figure out. In the meantime, it is probably wise not to feed your pup any chicken jerky treats.
John Grimes is with All Terrain - makers of [http://www.allterrainco.com/natural_pet_products.html]natural pet care products.
In the early part of 2007, pet food from China was reported to be tainted and causing illness and death in pets. Well, another pet food scare is rearing its ugly head and it involves China again.
The issue this time is jerky treats made in China. Specifically, veterinarians are reporting an increase in cases of dogs being sick after eating certain jerky treats. The symptoms of the sickness include vomiting, diarrhea and severe lack of energy. Fortunately, no pet deaths have been reported as of yet although veterinarians are only becoming aware of the problem on a large scale now.
Given the unpleasant, but hardly unique symptoms, one might wonder how the veterinarians are noting there is a problem. Apparently, the combination of symptoms is rarely seen more than once or twice a year and is very similar to Fanconi�s Syndrome.
Fanconi�s Syndrome is a disease of the kidney. With Fanconi�s, there is a renal cell failure in cats and, in the present case, dogs. Symptoms differ by breed, but include loss of appetite, weight loss, dehydration, lack of energy and depression. The disease can lead to death.
Although the issue of infected jerky is just starting to play out, it appears the primary products in question are non-brand name chick jerky treats. The FDA has announced it is aware of reports regarding a problem and is in the process of investigating them.
At this point in time, one has to wonder how more infected pet food products could have made their way from China to the United States. Chinese officials certainly took a public relations beating last spring when the first infectious food stories broke and can hardly afford to go through the process again. One must wonder if this is a one off situation or an indication of a system wide problem in China.
The ultimate determination of whether this new scare is a serious problem is going to take a while to figure out. In the meantime, it is probably wise not to feed your pup any chicken jerky treats.
John Grimes is with All Terrain - makers of [http://www.allterrainco.com/natural_pet_products.html]natural pet care products.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
While You're Away, Will Your Havanese Puppies Get To Play? Your Home Surveillance Systems Will Tell
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nahshon_Roberts]Nahshon Roberts
You have spent a fortune on your Havanese puppies. You have six of them and you love them all. It breaks your heart to leave them. A surveillance system in the house will allow you to keep tabs on them and their nanny while you enjoy your holiday.
Leave your pets behind without a twinge
Leaving your fluffy Havanese behind can be heart wrenching. You�ll miss their antics, their softness, and their little dance. As much as you would want to take them, you can�t. Airlines limit the number of dogs and of course you are supposed to have your second honeymoon with your husband. �Let sleeping dogs lie,� he says. To appease you, he has home surveillance systems set up.
Your new home surveillance systems consist of covert spy cameras, two-way intercom monitor for the front door, a closed circuit TV, and microphones. You made it clear you want to hear your pups at work and at play and you have to see them and their nanny all the time from your laptop miles away.
For maximum covert operations, have the cameras hidden well so there would be no wires. The most obvious surveillance gadget should be the 2-way monitor at the door, and as for the rest, hide them.
Where should you hide your cameras?
The nanny shouldn�t know where the spies are. She shouldn�t know that home surveillance systems are watching when you are not around. Place the dime-sized cameras in the kennel, the kitchen, and outdoors where your pups love to frolic. Just to be sure, hide cameras in your room, foyer, and next to the phone. You will have to place cameras at the dogs� level where they feed.
Monitoring the nanny will let you know if instructions are being followed to the letter and if the dogs are fed and exercised on time. You and your husband can check if strangers have been allowed in the house. If something goes wrong, you can immediately ask the local police or 911 to check on your house.
Missing those little kissers will be easy
Havanese dogs are sociable critters and can take to a person immediately. You have spelled this out to the nanny. You have made it also clear that their coats should be brushed and their little muscles massage gently each day.
Leaving them with the nanny is the best option for their care, rather than leaving them at the vet�s. At home, they are happy and well cared for by the nanny. You just want to be sure that nanny is doing things right, day and night. Nothing out of the ordinary must happen.
Missing them is one thing and confidence about their security is another thing. Your home surveillance systems will give you that confidence all throughout your traipsing in Aberdeen. As long as you have access to the Internet, you can check on your pets from any part of the globe. Your husband will thank you for the wonderful second honeymoon and you�ll love him for the home surveillance systems.
Want to really relax on your trip? Install [http://www.video-surveillance-guide.com ]home surveillance systems. Visit video-surveillance-guide.com now for the latest [http://www.video-surveillance-guide.com/dvr-software.htm ]DVR program and [http://www.video-surveillance-guide.com/3029-wireless-spy-camera.htm ]wireless spy camera technology.
You have spent a fortune on your Havanese puppies. You have six of them and you love them all. It breaks your heart to leave them. A surveillance system in the house will allow you to keep tabs on them and their nanny while you enjoy your holiday.
Leave your pets behind without a twinge
Leaving your fluffy Havanese behind can be heart wrenching. You�ll miss their antics, their softness, and their little dance. As much as you would want to take them, you can�t. Airlines limit the number of dogs and of course you are supposed to have your second honeymoon with your husband. �Let sleeping dogs lie,� he says. To appease you, he has home surveillance systems set up.
Your new home surveillance systems consist of covert spy cameras, two-way intercom monitor for the front door, a closed circuit TV, and microphones. You made it clear you want to hear your pups at work and at play and you have to see them and their nanny all the time from your laptop miles away.
For maximum covert operations, have the cameras hidden well so there would be no wires. The most obvious surveillance gadget should be the 2-way monitor at the door, and as for the rest, hide them.
Where should you hide your cameras?
The nanny shouldn�t know where the spies are. She shouldn�t know that home surveillance systems are watching when you are not around. Place the dime-sized cameras in the kennel, the kitchen, and outdoors where your pups love to frolic. Just to be sure, hide cameras in your room, foyer, and next to the phone. You will have to place cameras at the dogs� level where they feed.
Monitoring the nanny will let you know if instructions are being followed to the letter and if the dogs are fed and exercised on time. You and your husband can check if strangers have been allowed in the house. If something goes wrong, you can immediately ask the local police or 911 to check on your house.
Missing those little kissers will be easy
Havanese dogs are sociable critters and can take to a person immediately. You have spelled this out to the nanny. You have made it also clear that their coats should be brushed and their little muscles massage gently each day.
Leaving them with the nanny is the best option for their care, rather than leaving them at the vet�s. At home, they are happy and well cared for by the nanny. You just want to be sure that nanny is doing things right, day and night. Nothing out of the ordinary must happen.
Missing them is one thing and confidence about their security is another thing. Your home surveillance systems will give you that confidence all throughout your traipsing in Aberdeen. As long as you have access to the Internet, you can check on your pets from any part of the globe. Your husband will thank you for the wonderful second honeymoon and you�ll love him for the home surveillance systems.
Want to really relax on your trip? Install [http://www.video-surveillance-guide.com ]home surveillance systems. Visit video-surveillance-guide.com now for the latest [http://www.video-surveillance-guide.com/dvr-software.htm ]DVR program and [http://www.video-surveillance-guide.com/3029-wireless-spy-camera.htm ]wireless spy camera technology.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Hamsters Are Perfect For A Childs First Pet
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=P_Anderson]P Anderson
Most parents naturally want to be able to give their children whatever they want. That's not always possible though, and not always a good idea, either. At the same time, you still want your kids to have a fulfilled childhood, and most children always end up wanting a pet at some point during their childhood.
So what should a parent do when the child starts asking for a pet? The child will probably ask for a puppy or a kitten, or a pony (yikes!). Obviously these pets take a lot of responsibility and require a lot of care and attention, and many times it is the parent who takes over these responsibilities because it seems overwhelming to the child at the time. Probably you will tell your child about how having a dog will require taking the dog on walks, cleaning up after the dog, feeding it, bathing it, and more. Of course your kid will most likely promise to do all of that stuff, but in most cases, kids slack off in taking proper care of pets and the parents are then stuck with the chores.
So what should you do? Do you refuse to let your child have a pet? I hope not because I think pets and animals are an essential part of life and learning about the world around you. I believe the best idea is to start your child off with a small pet like a hamster. Hamsters are cute, small and furry little creatures and they are very easy to take care of, yet still help to teach a child about responsibility. Hamsters don't have a very strong smell and are fairly clean animals, although they do require a little bit of care such as cleaning their cage every week, but that's about it. Of course they need to be given fresh food and water on a regular basis.
One of the great things about hamsters is that they don't cost very much to care for, especially compared to other pets like dogs and cats. They are fun to handle, the child can take the hamster out and play with it gently and then put it back in the cage when they're done. Hamsters don't shed like cats and some dogs, and they are quiet, except for the hamsters exercise wheel which might make a little bit of noise when the hamster is on it at night. So overall, I think when your child approaches you wanting a pet, I think you should suggest a hamster to start with and if the child shows it can be responsible for a hamster, maybe later they can have a dog as a pet!
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Most parents naturally want to be able to give their children whatever they want. That's not always possible though, and not always a good idea, either. At the same time, you still want your kids to have a fulfilled childhood, and most children always end up wanting a pet at some point during their childhood.
So what should a parent do when the child starts asking for a pet? The child will probably ask for a puppy or a kitten, or a pony (yikes!). Obviously these pets take a lot of responsibility and require a lot of care and attention, and many times it is the parent who takes over these responsibilities because it seems overwhelming to the child at the time. Probably you will tell your child about how having a dog will require taking the dog on walks, cleaning up after the dog, feeding it, bathing it, and more. Of course your kid will most likely promise to do all of that stuff, but in most cases, kids slack off in taking proper care of pets and the parents are then stuck with the chores.
So what should you do? Do you refuse to let your child have a pet? I hope not because I think pets and animals are an essential part of life and learning about the world around you. I believe the best idea is to start your child off with a small pet like a hamster. Hamsters are cute, small and furry little creatures and they are very easy to take care of, yet still help to teach a child about responsibility. Hamsters don't have a very strong smell and are fairly clean animals, although they do require a little bit of care such as cleaning their cage every week, but that's about it. Of course they need to be given fresh food and water on a regular basis.
One of the great things about hamsters is that they don't cost very much to care for, especially compared to other pets like dogs and cats. They are fun to handle, the child can take the hamster out and play with it gently and then put it back in the cage when they're done. Hamsters don't shed like cats and some dogs, and they are quiet, except for the hamsters exercise wheel which might make a little bit of noise when the hamster is on it at night. So overall, I think when your child approaches you wanting a pet, I think you should suggest a hamster to start with and if the child shows it can be responsible for a hamster, maybe later they can have a dog as a pet!
For more [http://www.hamster-care.com]Hamster Care information, visit [http://www.hamster-care.com]www.hamster-care.com. Be sure to sign up and join our free [http://www.hamster-care.com/forum/]Hamster Forums to discuss anything you want!
Friday, September 21, 2007
The Perfect Name for Your New Little Hairball!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Zita_Molluam]Zita Molluam
If you are contemplating receiving a new-fangled puppy dog or if you have just bought a dog, it's most likely at the period where you are exasperatingly thinking of a distinctive first name for your fresh bundle of smelly joy. Thinking of an exceptional tag for your puppy dog can be rather thorny, particularly whilst you are not in a mood for artistic expression.
When you pick a name, it's significant to select a first-class one as that name will be with your dog forever. You don't fancy to give a gigantic muscular male dog a cutie name or correspondingly a male name to a flimsy female dog. To assist you get those inventive juices flowing and suppose of a name for your dog, we have a small number of pointers that may help.
The foremost object to mull over when attempting to decide a matchless name for your dog, is whether your dog will be capable to make a distinction his or her name from your normal on a daily basis instructions. If you consider on the subject of it for a jiffy, calling your dog �lo� or �po� may awfully sound baffle your pet when your in point of fact trying to say 'NO'.
Attempt and select a inimitable forename that is trouble-free for your dog to accept up on. Usually one or two syllabus vocabulary are easier to let know at a distance from backdrop noise principally when your dog gets stiff of earshot. one more point to mull over when picking a name, is whether you would believe contented calling your dog at the peak of your voice in the central point of a crammed full playing field. originality names may sound tempting at initial but can leave you feeling mortified or even shoddier, disinclined to call your dog when out in community.
From time to time, waiting a small sum of time following receiving your new-fangled dog prior to choosing your only one of its kind first name can make the progression much easier. The motivation for this, is that you may possibly single out up on diminutive distinctiveness of your new dog that will give you some muse. If your new puppy loves to filch things and conceal them in their divan, how about 'Mystic�? Perhaps your new-fangled dog is a brave tiny soul and has the force and spirit of a tiger, maybe 'Simba' would go with your new dog. If your new puppy does have tiger spirit, then you need dog training help.
An additional immense foundation of distinctive dog names, is from name books and television shows and movies. Do you have a much loved comic strip personality or a beloved youth idol? There are factually millions of potential names! Selecting a distinctive dog name can be a lot of excitement and will bequeath your dog with a fresh individuality inside your family unit. Obtain a slight moment in time and do a morsel of research and you will quickly stumble on a wonderful name for your new pet. Then, you must move on to dog training!
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If you are contemplating receiving a new-fangled puppy dog or if you have just bought a dog, it's most likely at the period where you are exasperatingly thinking of a distinctive first name for your fresh bundle of smelly joy. Thinking of an exceptional tag for your puppy dog can be rather thorny, particularly whilst you are not in a mood for artistic expression.
When you pick a name, it's significant to select a first-class one as that name will be with your dog forever. You don't fancy to give a gigantic muscular male dog a cutie name or correspondingly a male name to a flimsy female dog. To assist you get those inventive juices flowing and suppose of a name for your dog, we have a small number of pointers that may help.
The foremost object to mull over when attempting to decide a matchless name for your dog, is whether your dog will be capable to make a distinction his or her name from your normal on a daily basis instructions. If you consider on the subject of it for a jiffy, calling your dog �lo� or �po� may awfully sound baffle your pet when your in point of fact trying to say 'NO'.
Attempt and select a inimitable forename that is trouble-free for your dog to accept up on. Usually one or two syllabus vocabulary are easier to let know at a distance from backdrop noise principally when your dog gets stiff of earshot. one more point to mull over when picking a name, is whether you would believe contented calling your dog at the peak of your voice in the central point of a crammed full playing field. originality names may sound tempting at initial but can leave you feeling mortified or even shoddier, disinclined to call your dog when out in community.
From time to time, waiting a small sum of time following receiving your new-fangled dog prior to choosing your only one of its kind first name can make the progression much easier. The motivation for this, is that you may possibly single out up on diminutive distinctiveness of your new dog that will give you some muse. If your new puppy loves to filch things and conceal them in their divan, how about 'Mystic�? Perhaps your new-fangled dog is a brave tiny soul and has the force and spirit of a tiger, maybe 'Simba' would go with your new dog. If your new puppy does have tiger spirit, then you need dog training help.
An additional immense foundation of distinctive dog names, is from name books and television shows and movies. Do you have a much loved comic strip personality or a beloved youth idol? There are factually millions of potential names! Selecting a distinctive dog name can be a lot of excitement and will bequeath your dog with a fresh individuality inside your family unit. Obtain a slight moment in time and do a morsel of research and you will quickly stumble on a wonderful name for your new pet. Then, you must move on to dog training!
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Losing An Animal Can Be One Of The Biggest Emotional Traumas In Our Life
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Deborah_Stewart]Deborah Stewart
When we look deep into our animals' eyes, we think we can almost hear what they are saying. We can almost feel their pain. Sure, we can hear their groans as they get up, and yet we can also hear those unspoken words of love and commitment. They speak of their love for us, their owner, unconditionally, and a commitment of loyalty to our family forever.
Many dog and cat owners have faced the difficult decision of whether to euthanase their pet or not. In one particular example, a client had a dog who had been with her for over 12 years and the dog's health had been slowly declining over a period of months. Slower to get up in the morning. Incontinent at night-time. Still eating, but with less enthusiasm. Bumping into objects in the back-yard. Growling at the other dogs. No interest in playing games. She would still come up for a cuddle and a special treat, but the times when she seemed relaxed and happy were fewer.
Have you asked yourself these questions? Is it time? What do I do now? How will I know? Where should we bury her? Or should we cremate her? What happens next? What if I burst out crying on the phone to the vet? It is times like this when your vet and a healer will be a tremendous source of strength for you. These are people who care about an animal life as much as you do and will do their best to give you answers to questions that maybe you can not bring yourself to ask, but were wondering about.
Another example of knowing when the time is right is through communicating with your animal and looking for the response. Ask your pet (and you can do this in your mind only if you wish). Ask them 'is there anything I can do for you?' Ask 'please show me what you want me to do'.
With the 12-year-old dog I mentioned, we gave the animal a healing treatment and she feel into a deep peaceful sleep within five minutes. The next morning she passed away peacefully in the car on the way to the vets. In this case, the healing treatment merely brought a deep feeling of relaxation and freedom from pain and gave the animal an opportunity to free itself from the earthly body if it so chose to.
Of course, your animal may respond to your question with a great leap in energy the very next day. You probably made an appointment at the vet for a check-up, all the while thinking this was probably the last visit. You walk the dog in and the vet says 'gee, Buster is looking fabulous today'. Right away you got the sign you were asking for. These are the subtle answers you will get if you keep your questions to your animal clear and without an attachment to the result. In other words, be open to whatever they may wish to show you.
What else can we do?
* Place a Himalayan or other crystal near their bed to ionise the air and bring a great sleep
* Acupuncture, massage, Flower Essences or Reiki will bring great relief
* Essential oil sprays for stress relief.
* Keep them in quiet rooms away from too much noise
* Keep them to a routine
* Move away the clutter
* Tell them how much you love them
Also, when your animal is having a good day and you feel okay, give your vet a call and start asking the questions that you know will be hard to ask later on. Ask will they come to the house and if so, on what days and at what time. Ask if they know someone who offers a cremation service or a funeral service.
Keep children informed of what you are doing. Let them know that there is a heaven for animals and that one day your pet may need to go there. We do not know which day that will be, so every day we tell them how much we love them and say thank you for giving us so much joy.
Deborah Stewart is an animal healer, grief counselor and teacher. Deborah has helped many animals and their owners heal throughout the world. For more information visit http://www.naturalpetsonline.com.au/
When we look deep into our animals' eyes, we think we can almost hear what they are saying. We can almost feel their pain. Sure, we can hear their groans as they get up, and yet we can also hear those unspoken words of love and commitment. They speak of their love for us, their owner, unconditionally, and a commitment of loyalty to our family forever.
Many dog and cat owners have faced the difficult decision of whether to euthanase their pet or not. In one particular example, a client had a dog who had been with her for over 12 years and the dog's health had been slowly declining over a period of months. Slower to get up in the morning. Incontinent at night-time. Still eating, but with less enthusiasm. Bumping into objects in the back-yard. Growling at the other dogs. No interest in playing games. She would still come up for a cuddle and a special treat, but the times when she seemed relaxed and happy were fewer.
Have you asked yourself these questions? Is it time? What do I do now? How will I know? Where should we bury her? Or should we cremate her? What happens next? What if I burst out crying on the phone to the vet? It is times like this when your vet and a healer will be a tremendous source of strength for you. These are people who care about an animal life as much as you do and will do their best to give you answers to questions that maybe you can not bring yourself to ask, but were wondering about.
Another example of knowing when the time is right is through communicating with your animal and looking for the response. Ask your pet (and you can do this in your mind only if you wish). Ask them 'is there anything I can do for you?' Ask 'please show me what you want me to do'.
With the 12-year-old dog I mentioned, we gave the animal a healing treatment and she feel into a deep peaceful sleep within five minutes. The next morning she passed away peacefully in the car on the way to the vets. In this case, the healing treatment merely brought a deep feeling of relaxation and freedom from pain and gave the animal an opportunity to free itself from the earthly body if it so chose to.
Of course, your animal may respond to your question with a great leap in energy the very next day. You probably made an appointment at the vet for a check-up, all the while thinking this was probably the last visit. You walk the dog in and the vet says 'gee, Buster is looking fabulous today'. Right away you got the sign you were asking for. These are the subtle answers you will get if you keep your questions to your animal clear and without an attachment to the result. In other words, be open to whatever they may wish to show you.
What else can we do?
* Place a Himalayan or other crystal near their bed to ionise the air and bring a great sleep
* Acupuncture, massage, Flower Essences or Reiki will bring great relief
* Essential oil sprays for stress relief.
* Keep them in quiet rooms away from too much noise
* Keep them to a routine
* Move away the clutter
* Tell them how much you love them
Also, when your animal is having a good day and you feel okay, give your vet a call and start asking the questions that you know will be hard to ask later on. Ask will they come to the house and if so, on what days and at what time. Ask if they know someone who offers a cremation service or a funeral service.
Keep children informed of what you are doing. Let them know that there is a heaven for animals and that one day your pet may need to go there. We do not know which day that will be, so every day we tell them how much we love them and say thank you for giving us so much joy.
Deborah Stewart is an animal healer, grief counselor and teacher. Deborah has helped many animals and their owners heal throughout the world. For more information visit http://www.naturalpetsonline.com.au/
Monday, September 17, 2007
How To Move With Your Pets
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jay_Banks]Jay Banks
Moving to a new home with your pets is not an easy task, but it's nothing to be afraid of. Below are some tips and ideas you might want to take a look at.
Think in advance -
It will make the process of moving less stressful, which is important both for you and your pet. Make sure you arrange every aspect of your trip, including looking for hotels that are animal-friendly or talking to the airlines if you're flying to your new destination.
Get a pet carrier -
It's worth investing in a well built pet carrier. If you want to keep your pet safely confined during the moving period, make sure you gradually introduce this temporary home to your animal and make sure it gets used to it.
Security -
make sure you get a ID tag with your new address and full contact details. Consider using up-to-date tools such as collars with imprinted ID information or collars with a digital data carrier on them, such as a USB stick or a microchip implant. The latter allows you to put very specific information on how to contact you along with the medical history of your pet. Some countries even require this when importing animal, as a proof that the animal and the vaccination record belong together. You also want to prevent your pet for getting lost on the day of your move. Place your pet in a safe place (in one particular room) so it's not possible for him or her to escape. Make this room off-limits for everyone who enters the house on that day.
Airfare -
Remember that the airline must check your animal in all cases for medical and other reasons. Some airlines allow passengers to carry their pets in the cabin of a plane if the cases fit under the passenger's seat. Keep in mind that certain countries require a quarantine period for specified or all animals at the owner's expense, make sure you ask your travel agent about this. Don't forget about possible medical certificates required.
By car -
Consider your experiences with the pet so far. How does it behave during long car journeys? Make sure your car is well ventilated and never leave your pet in the car in a parked vehicle during a warm period, as the temperature rise could kill them. Never put an animal in the trunk of a car, the open bed of a pickup truck, or the storage area of a moving van.
Veterinarian -
Consult with your veterinarian in detail in every single case. Make sure he or she knows all the necessary information about where are you moving and alerts you about possible difficulties. Your veterinarian might also be able to recommend a specialist in your new area.
Feeding -
If you travel by plane, make sure you attach feeding instruction and watering for your pet over a 24-hour period to the kennel. This is just in case your pet gets diverted from the original destination. In other cases, make sure you have everything you need for feeding with you, if you travel by car.
Take a walk before you go -
If you have a dog or a cat, make sure you take her out for a long walk before you start your journey.
Jay Banks has been an accomplished realtor in Vancouver BC for several years. For more information and other great tips, visit his website http://www.jaybanks.ca
Moving to a new home with your pets is not an easy task, but it's nothing to be afraid of. Below are some tips and ideas you might want to take a look at.
Think in advance -
It will make the process of moving less stressful, which is important both for you and your pet. Make sure you arrange every aspect of your trip, including looking for hotels that are animal-friendly or talking to the airlines if you're flying to your new destination.
Get a pet carrier -
It's worth investing in a well built pet carrier. If you want to keep your pet safely confined during the moving period, make sure you gradually introduce this temporary home to your animal and make sure it gets used to it.
Security -
make sure you get a ID tag with your new address and full contact details. Consider using up-to-date tools such as collars with imprinted ID information or collars with a digital data carrier on them, such as a USB stick or a microchip implant. The latter allows you to put very specific information on how to contact you along with the medical history of your pet. Some countries even require this when importing animal, as a proof that the animal and the vaccination record belong together. You also want to prevent your pet for getting lost on the day of your move. Place your pet in a safe place (in one particular room) so it's not possible for him or her to escape. Make this room off-limits for everyone who enters the house on that day.
Airfare -
Remember that the airline must check your animal in all cases for medical and other reasons. Some airlines allow passengers to carry their pets in the cabin of a plane if the cases fit under the passenger's seat. Keep in mind that certain countries require a quarantine period for specified or all animals at the owner's expense, make sure you ask your travel agent about this. Don't forget about possible medical certificates required.
By car -
Consider your experiences with the pet so far. How does it behave during long car journeys? Make sure your car is well ventilated and never leave your pet in the car in a parked vehicle during a warm period, as the temperature rise could kill them. Never put an animal in the trunk of a car, the open bed of a pickup truck, or the storage area of a moving van.
Veterinarian -
Consult with your veterinarian in detail in every single case. Make sure he or she knows all the necessary information about where are you moving and alerts you about possible difficulties. Your veterinarian might also be able to recommend a specialist in your new area.
Feeding -
If you travel by plane, make sure you attach feeding instruction and watering for your pet over a 24-hour period to the kennel. This is just in case your pet gets diverted from the original destination. In other cases, make sure you have everything you need for feeding with you, if you travel by car.
Take a walk before you go -
If you have a dog or a cat, make sure you take her out for a long walk before you start your journey.
Jay Banks has been an accomplished realtor in Vancouver BC for several years. For more information and other great tips, visit his website http://www.jaybanks.ca
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Natural Health for Your Pet - Healthy Bacteria Probiotics
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Deanna_Raeke]Deanna Raeke
Does your pet suffer from loss of energy, bad gas, bad breath, itchy skin, constipation, bouts of diarrhea or vomiting, urinary tract problems, or loss of appetite? All of these problems may actually be symptoms of a compromised gastrointestinal tract - too much "bad" bacteria and not enough "good" bacteria.
"Good" bacteria? Never heard of good bacteria you say? Ever heard of "probiotics?" The word "Probiotic" simply means "for life."
A probiotic is an organism which contributes to the health and balance of the intestinal tract. A probiotic is also referred to as the "friendly," "beneficial," or "good" bacteria which when ingested acts to maintain a healthy intestinal tract and help fight illness and disease.
Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms, including Lactobacillus species, Bifidobacterium species and yeasts, which may beneficially affect the host upon ingestion by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora. Put more simply, probiotics refers to dietary supplements or foods that contain beneficial, or "good," bacteria normally found in your body. These microorganisms may assist with digestion or help protect against some harmful bacteria.
Probiotics may have antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, anticarcinogenic, antidiarrheal, antiallergenic and antioxidant activities.
Probiotics help to keep the gastrointestinal tract in balance by keeping the "bad" bacteria in check. It also assists in the uptake of nutrients and vitamins into the body.
A healthy lower intestine should contain at least 85% "healthy" bacteria to prevent the over colonization of disease causing micro-organisms like E. coli and salmonella. A colon can maintain its health with 15% unfriendly bacteria, if the body contains at least 85% probiotic friendly bacteria.
Here are some of the benefits probiotics provide:
increased natural resistance to infectious disease in the gastrointestinal tract and a first line of defense against diseaseprevention of dangerous fungal overgrowthreduction or elimination of some allergic reactionsantibiotic action against certain pathogenic bacteriaenhanced resistance against virusesoptimized digestive processes, allowing maximum nutritional benefit from foodimproved resistance to toxic bowel problemsresistance to diarrheastimulation of the immune systemimproved resistance to food poisoningproduction of needed nutrients, such as vitamin K, one form of which the body itself cannot makeimproved lactose intolerance conditionsreduction of cholesterol levelsantioxidants (inhibit the destructive effects of oxidation)improved resistance to stress of all kindsoverall improved quality of life and longevity Many, if not most, people have never heard of the term "probiotics" but that doesn't mean that we don't ingest them ourselves, especially if we eat things like yogurt, certain cheeses or some soy based foods. And as healthy as these are for us, they can be just as healthy for our pets and side effects, if they occur, are generally very mild.
You can easily add probiotics as a dietary supplement to your pet�s diet and it is a healthy and natural alternative to a regime of antibiotics that may be prescribed by your vet. Antibiotics kill off both "good" and "bad" bacteria, leaving your pet's system open to other problems by actually lowering the immune system. And the best part is that because probiotics are natural, they be used as a part of your pet's daily diet.
So for your pet's sake, think about going natural!
The author of this article, Deanna Raeke, is a pet owner, pet lover and natural health advocate. She dedicates her time to animal advocacy and welfare and the study and research of natural health for people and pets. For more information for your pet's health, visit [http://naturalhealth4pets.petloverstips.com/]Natural Health for Pets
Does your pet suffer from loss of energy, bad gas, bad breath, itchy skin, constipation, bouts of diarrhea or vomiting, urinary tract problems, or loss of appetite? All of these problems may actually be symptoms of a compromised gastrointestinal tract - too much "bad" bacteria and not enough "good" bacteria.
"Good" bacteria? Never heard of good bacteria you say? Ever heard of "probiotics?" The word "Probiotic" simply means "for life."
A probiotic is an organism which contributes to the health and balance of the intestinal tract. A probiotic is also referred to as the "friendly," "beneficial," or "good" bacteria which when ingested acts to maintain a healthy intestinal tract and help fight illness and disease.
Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms, including Lactobacillus species, Bifidobacterium species and yeasts, which may beneficially affect the host upon ingestion by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora. Put more simply, probiotics refers to dietary supplements or foods that contain beneficial, or "good," bacteria normally found in your body. These microorganisms may assist with digestion or help protect against some harmful bacteria.
Probiotics may have antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, anticarcinogenic, antidiarrheal, antiallergenic and antioxidant activities.
Probiotics help to keep the gastrointestinal tract in balance by keeping the "bad" bacteria in check. It also assists in the uptake of nutrients and vitamins into the body.
A healthy lower intestine should contain at least 85% "healthy" bacteria to prevent the over colonization of disease causing micro-organisms like E. coli and salmonella. A colon can maintain its health with 15% unfriendly bacteria, if the body contains at least 85% probiotic friendly bacteria.
Here are some of the benefits probiotics provide:
increased natural resistance to infectious disease in the gastrointestinal tract and a first line of defense against diseaseprevention of dangerous fungal overgrowthreduction or elimination of some allergic reactionsantibiotic action against certain pathogenic bacteriaenhanced resistance against virusesoptimized digestive processes, allowing maximum nutritional benefit from foodimproved resistance to toxic bowel problemsresistance to diarrheastimulation of the immune systemimproved resistance to food poisoningproduction of needed nutrients, such as vitamin K, one form of which the body itself cannot makeimproved lactose intolerance conditionsreduction of cholesterol levelsantioxidants (inhibit the destructive effects of oxidation)improved resistance to stress of all kindsoverall improved quality of life and longevity Many, if not most, people have never heard of the term "probiotics" but that doesn't mean that we don't ingest them ourselves, especially if we eat things like yogurt, certain cheeses or some soy based foods. And as healthy as these are for us, they can be just as healthy for our pets and side effects, if they occur, are generally very mild.
You can easily add probiotics as a dietary supplement to your pet�s diet and it is a healthy and natural alternative to a regime of antibiotics that may be prescribed by your vet. Antibiotics kill off both "good" and "bad" bacteria, leaving your pet's system open to other problems by actually lowering the immune system. And the best part is that because probiotics are natural, they be used as a part of your pet's daily diet.
So for your pet's sake, think about going natural!
The author of this article, Deanna Raeke, is a pet owner, pet lover and natural health advocate. She dedicates her time to animal advocacy and welfare and the study and research of natural health for people and pets. For more information for your pet's health, visit [http://naturalhealth4pets.petloverstips.com/]Natural Health for Pets
Thursday, September 13, 2007
How to Find the Perfect Pet Urn
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Mary_Amos]Mary Amos
Pet Urns
When you lose a beloved pet, it can almost be like losing one of the family. Many of us develop a close relationship with our pet, enjoying the unconditional love they always show us, even when we've had a bad day and snapped at them. So if you've been lucky enough to have a special pet in your life, it's a great idea to use a pet urn as a treasured memento of their life. You can arrange to have your dog, cat or any other pet cremated, and then place their ashes in a pet urn as a treasured keepsake.
What Pet Urns are Available?
Pet urns are available in a huge variety of styles, with different shapes, colors and sizes. Probably the best place to begin is to decide how much you can afford to pay for a pet urn. Then you'll be able to stick to looking at urns you can afford, without getting carried away. The cheapest urns are usually the simpler, more basic urns, and the more decoration and personalized touches you add, the more expensive they get. If your budget is limited, you can always get a simple pet urn and then use other mementoes, such as a collar, to make it special.
It's also a good idea to think about what you want to do with the urn. Many people bury them in the yard and plant a memorial tree. In that case, a simple urn is sufficient. However if you plan to put the pet urn on display, then it might be best to choose a more elaborate design to help make it attractive to look at.
If you've decided you want to get a more decorative pet urn, there are plenty of varieties to choose from. You can choose a vase-shaped urn decorated with carving, right through to a life-sized replica of your pet. Perhaps you could choose a pet urn with space to put some photos of your pet, or a burial urn that you can bury in the garden that comes with a marker for placing in the ground above the urn. You can even get pet urns shaped like rocks or garden ornaments if you want to place the urn in your garden, but don't want to bury it in case you move house.
Pet Urn Personalization
Most people also like to personalize their pet urn in some way. It's quite common for pet urns to have a brass plate attached, that you can remove easily for engraving. Some urns can also be laser engraved, and others incorporate slots that can be used for inserting photos. Even if the pet urn is fairly basic, you can still place special items around the urn to form a display of your loved pet's life.
Pet urns are available from a variety of places, including veterinary clinics and pet crematoriums. You may find that a crematorium has a more extensive range, and they can handle the whole process for you. It's never easy to say goodbye to a good friend, but choosing a pet urn can be a special way to keep your pet's memory alive forever.
Mary Amos loves all of her animals and holds their memories dear. As a funeral advisor she understands the unique requirements of planning and memoralizing a lost one. Find out more by clicking on [http://www.urnsweb.com]Funeral Urns and Pet Urns.
Pet Urns
When you lose a beloved pet, it can almost be like losing one of the family. Many of us develop a close relationship with our pet, enjoying the unconditional love they always show us, even when we've had a bad day and snapped at them. So if you've been lucky enough to have a special pet in your life, it's a great idea to use a pet urn as a treasured memento of their life. You can arrange to have your dog, cat or any other pet cremated, and then place their ashes in a pet urn as a treasured keepsake.
What Pet Urns are Available?
Pet urns are available in a huge variety of styles, with different shapes, colors and sizes. Probably the best place to begin is to decide how much you can afford to pay for a pet urn. Then you'll be able to stick to looking at urns you can afford, without getting carried away. The cheapest urns are usually the simpler, more basic urns, and the more decoration and personalized touches you add, the more expensive they get. If your budget is limited, you can always get a simple pet urn and then use other mementoes, such as a collar, to make it special.
It's also a good idea to think about what you want to do with the urn. Many people bury them in the yard and plant a memorial tree. In that case, a simple urn is sufficient. However if you plan to put the pet urn on display, then it might be best to choose a more elaborate design to help make it attractive to look at.
If you've decided you want to get a more decorative pet urn, there are plenty of varieties to choose from. You can choose a vase-shaped urn decorated with carving, right through to a life-sized replica of your pet. Perhaps you could choose a pet urn with space to put some photos of your pet, or a burial urn that you can bury in the garden that comes with a marker for placing in the ground above the urn. You can even get pet urns shaped like rocks or garden ornaments if you want to place the urn in your garden, but don't want to bury it in case you move house.
Pet Urn Personalization
Most people also like to personalize their pet urn in some way. It's quite common for pet urns to have a brass plate attached, that you can remove easily for engraving. Some urns can also be laser engraved, and others incorporate slots that can be used for inserting photos. Even if the pet urn is fairly basic, you can still place special items around the urn to form a display of your loved pet's life.
Pet urns are available from a variety of places, including veterinary clinics and pet crematoriums. You may find that a crematorium has a more extensive range, and they can handle the whole process for you. It's never easy to say goodbye to a good friend, but choosing a pet urn can be a special way to keep your pet's memory alive forever.
Mary Amos loves all of her animals and holds their memories dear. As a funeral advisor she understands the unique requirements of planning and memoralizing a lost one. Find out more by clicking on [http://www.urnsweb.com]Funeral Urns and Pet Urns.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Choosing A Vet For Your Dog Or Cat When Abroad
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gill_Hart]Gill Hart
This is something to think carefully about if taking your dog or cat with you when you move abroad, particularly in developing countries. In addition to the facilities available for your family, also consider what is available for your pets. Whilst living in some tropical paradise in the middle of nowhere may seem idyllic, it's best to be prepared.
As more and more of us are choosing to live in foreign climes and traveling further and further afield, if you are taking your four-legged friend then it pays to think also about about their wellbeing. There is likely to be a wide variety of exotic and different diseases and dangers that you may face, depending on your chosen country.
How you choose your vet depends very much on your country of residence, the availability of veterinary help and the know how they have regarding your particular breed of dog or cat. Although there are a few basic criteria that are similar worldwide it becomes more complicated when relocating abroad, especially to developing countries.
A number of years ago finding a vet for my Siberian Huskies was a nightmare as in the small town where I lived there was not a single fully qualified veterinarian. Not only that but there was no x-ray machine or proper operating facilities, as local veterinary care concentrated mainly on the health of cows and other farm animals. The ease and availability of veterinary care was something I took for granted when living in the UK. Also the cost of care can be very prohibitive; I live in an area of Asia where pet insurance is something you only read about in imported pet magazines.
I also discovered that there was a considerable difference between veterinary surgeons and veterinary technicians, who may in turn have their own practice. The main difference is the number of years of study and therefore, what they are qualified to do.
Fortunately for most expats, visits to the vet involve just the regular routine vaccinations and basic health checks, and minor infections. A common problem most pet owners experience, especially in tropical countries is ticks and fleas, but there are plenty of good products available. I have found that often the local off the shelf ones work well as they are produced for that particular market.
As your pet is for life, it is likely that you will develop a long-term relationship with your vet, so it is important to work with a veterinarian you can trust, and who inspires confidence in you and your animal. Language may also be a barrier.
Here are a few things, based on personal experience from living in many countries, that you may wish to consider, when choosing a local vet.
Determine what services the practice offers. Do they provide emergency services after normal hours? You may find you need more than one vet.How clean is the veterinary practice?What size needle is used in a vaccination? The smaller the animal, the smaller the needle should be, therefore less pain.Do the staff seem knowledgeable and helpful? If they are unable to make a diagnosis, are they willing to refer the problem to someone else e.g. a veterinary professor, a more experienced vet?How carefully and humanely does the vet handle your animal?Does the vet make house calls?Is the vet familiar with your particular breed and its problems or are they at least willing to learn?Are the practice hours convenient? Do you need a vet that is open on weekends or has late office hours? If you are unable to speak the language of your host country, don't put too much importance on how well your vet speaks English. You may be passing over an excellent vet, just because communication is a little difficult. Most vets have a little knowledge of English and are usually familiar with standard medical terms.
Obviously, for more complex situations it helps to take a native speaker with you, or alternatively do a search on the Internet for your pet's problem and recommended treatment, then you will have an idea what to expect when you arrive at the surgery. A good source of advice is the appropriate "club" for your particular breed of pet, where discussion boards on the Internet allow you to pose questions to fellow breed owners etc, who are eager to help.
There are usually well resourced veterinary hospitals available in most capital cities, should the worst come to the worst and you require treatment that your local vet cannot provide.
Gill Hart is a freelance article writer and journalist in her spare time. She is also an English teacher and has worked in many countries. She is owned by 6 Siberian Huskies.
This is something to think carefully about if taking your dog or cat with you when you move abroad, particularly in developing countries. In addition to the facilities available for your family, also consider what is available for your pets. Whilst living in some tropical paradise in the middle of nowhere may seem idyllic, it's best to be prepared.
As more and more of us are choosing to live in foreign climes and traveling further and further afield, if you are taking your four-legged friend then it pays to think also about about their wellbeing. There is likely to be a wide variety of exotic and different diseases and dangers that you may face, depending on your chosen country.
How you choose your vet depends very much on your country of residence, the availability of veterinary help and the know how they have regarding your particular breed of dog or cat. Although there are a few basic criteria that are similar worldwide it becomes more complicated when relocating abroad, especially to developing countries.
A number of years ago finding a vet for my Siberian Huskies was a nightmare as in the small town where I lived there was not a single fully qualified veterinarian. Not only that but there was no x-ray machine or proper operating facilities, as local veterinary care concentrated mainly on the health of cows and other farm animals. The ease and availability of veterinary care was something I took for granted when living in the UK. Also the cost of care can be very prohibitive; I live in an area of Asia where pet insurance is something you only read about in imported pet magazines.
I also discovered that there was a considerable difference between veterinary surgeons and veterinary technicians, who may in turn have their own practice. The main difference is the number of years of study and therefore, what they are qualified to do.
Fortunately for most expats, visits to the vet involve just the regular routine vaccinations and basic health checks, and minor infections. A common problem most pet owners experience, especially in tropical countries is ticks and fleas, but there are plenty of good products available. I have found that often the local off the shelf ones work well as they are produced for that particular market.
As your pet is for life, it is likely that you will develop a long-term relationship with your vet, so it is important to work with a veterinarian you can trust, and who inspires confidence in you and your animal. Language may also be a barrier.
Here are a few things, based on personal experience from living in many countries, that you may wish to consider, when choosing a local vet.
Determine what services the practice offers. Do they provide emergency services after normal hours? You may find you need more than one vet.How clean is the veterinary practice?What size needle is used in a vaccination? The smaller the animal, the smaller the needle should be, therefore less pain.Do the staff seem knowledgeable and helpful? If they are unable to make a diagnosis, are they willing to refer the problem to someone else e.g. a veterinary professor, a more experienced vet?How carefully and humanely does the vet handle your animal?Does the vet make house calls?Is the vet familiar with your particular breed and its problems or are they at least willing to learn?Are the practice hours convenient? Do you need a vet that is open on weekends or has late office hours? If you are unable to speak the language of your host country, don't put too much importance on how well your vet speaks English. You may be passing over an excellent vet, just because communication is a little difficult. Most vets have a little knowledge of English and are usually familiar with standard medical terms.
Obviously, for more complex situations it helps to take a native speaker with you, or alternatively do a search on the Internet for your pet's problem and recommended treatment, then you will have an idea what to expect when you arrive at the surgery. A good source of advice is the appropriate "club" for your particular breed of pet, where discussion boards on the Internet allow you to pose questions to fellow breed owners etc, who are eager to help.
There are usually well resourced veterinary hospitals available in most capital cities, should the worst come to the worst and you require treatment that your local vet cannot provide.
Gill Hart is a freelance article writer and journalist in her spare time. She is also an English teacher and has worked in many countries. She is owned by 6 Siberian Huskies.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Hermit Crab Care - Handling
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Caleb_Schalk]Caleb Schalk
Handling is bound to come up when talking Hermit Crab care. To hold or not to hold, that is the question. Some feel it is a definite �no, no.� The reasons for this are pretty obvious. They�re smaller than you and have a natural aversion to dangling in mid-air, they also have pinchers, with which to make their point. Besides the stress imposed on a pet living with the threat of being literally swept off their feet at any moment, there is the real possibility of you inadvertently sending your pet flying in response to a well placed pinch. On the other hand, my crabs are my pets and I love them. I get to know their personalities, likes and dislikes. We follow some simple rules about handling the crabs, and haven�t had any problems.
First - we give new crabs something to settle in before we handle them.
Second - we don�t pick them up when they are buried. They could be getting ready for a molt.
Third - we do not pick them up by their shells. We place our hands flat in the cage and allow our crabs to climb on us.
Fourth - if we are holding them they are never more than 12 in. over a soft surface. A towel works well.
Fifth - We don�t allow climbing on any raised surface, for example a desk or table.
Sixth - Our crabs are always supervised when on the floor or ground outside. You�d be amazed at the speed that they can run (see our hermit crab races article).
When deciding whether to hold or not, please consider your feelings and your pets. Have Fun!
Mr. Schalk is an expert in hermit crab care. He has many years of experience in caring for these wonderful creatures. Please see his blog at: http://HermitCrabCare.wordpress.com
Handling is bound to come up when talking Hermit Crab care. To hold or not to hold, that is the question. Some feel it is a definite �no, no.� The reasons for this are pretty obvious. They�re smaller than you and have a natural aversion to dangling in mid-air, they also have pinchers, with which to make their point. Besides the stress imposed on a pet living with the threat of being literally swept off their feet at any moment, there is the real possibility of you inadvertently sending your pet flying in response to a well placed pinch. On the other hand, my crabs are my pets and I love them. I get to know their personalities, likes and dislikes. We follow some simple rules about handling the crabs, and haven�t had any problems.
First - we give new crabs something to settle in before we handle them.
Second - we don�t pick them up when they are buried. They could be getting ready for a molt.
Third - we do not pick them up by their shells. We place our hands flat in the cage and allow our crabs to climb on us.
Fourth - if we are holding them they are never more than 12 in. over a soft surface. A towel works well.
Fifth - We don�t allow climbing on any raised surface, for example a desk or table.
Sixth - Our crabs are always supervised when on the floor or ground outside. You�d be amazed at the speed that they can run (see our hermit crab races article).
When deciding whether to hold or not, please consider your feelings and your pets. Have Fun!
Mr. Schalk is an expert in hermit crab care. He has many years of experience in caring for these wonderful creatures. Please see his blog at: http://HermitCrabCare.wordpress.com
Friday, September 7, 2007
Should You Get Health Insurance for Your Pet?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Linda_Bonney]Linda Bonney
Pet health insurance could help you avoid an expensive operation or even worse have to make the decision as to whether or not you can afford something required to keep your pet healthy and happy, especially as many new treatments have become available in the past few years.
Our pets are living longer and healthier lives these days because of the many new advances and treatments that have been developed over the years for our pets -- however, they are prone to develop a problem due to the fact that they are older (just as is true with people).
Just keep in mind that many of these insurance plans do not cover pre-existing illnesses/conditions, so if you do decide to purchase health insurance it might be a good idea to purchase it when your pet is young and healthy!
Some of the health problems you may notice as you pet ages could possible include some of the following: overweight; eye problems such as dry eye (which means decreased tear production), cataracts, and glaucoma; if your dog no longer comes when called (assuming he used to!) or if he is easily startled could mean hearing loss problems (maybe hand signals would help); if your pet suddenly stops wanting to eat it could mean some kind of problem with his teeth or gums; you might also want to cut back on the amount of water given to the animal at night if he seems reluctant or unwilling to go on as many walks as he used to.
Written by Linda Bonney, owner of many dogs for the past 30+ years. My kids and I have been pet lovers (especially dogs) forever. Come and visit us at http://www.bestanimallovers.com
Pet health insurance could help you avoid an expensive operation or even worse have to make the decision as to whether or not you can afford something required to keep your pet healthy and happy, especially as many new treatments have become available in the past few years.
Our pets are living longer and healthier lives these days because of the many new advances and treatments that have been developed over the years for our pets -- however, they are prone to develop a problem due to the fact that they are older (just as is true with people).
Just keep in mind that many of these insurance plans do not cover pre-existing illnesses/conditions, so if you do decide to purchase health insurance it might be a good idea to purchase it when your pet is young and healthy!
Some of the health problems you may notice as you pet ages could possible include some of the following: overweight; eye problems such as dry eye (which means decreased tear production), cataracts, and glaucoma; if your dog no longer comes when called (assuming he used to!) or if he is easily startled could mean hearing loss problems (maybe hand signals would help); if your pet suddenly stops wanting to eat it could mean some kind of problem with his teeth or gums; you might also want to cut back on the amount of water given to the animal at night if he seems reluctant or unwilling to go on as many walks as he used to.
Written by Linda Bonney, owner of many dogs for the past 30+ years. My kids and I have been pet lovers (especially dogs) forever. Come and visit us at http://www.bestanimallovers.com
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Cat and Dog Collars - Collar Basics
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Stephen_Greenberg]Stephen Greenberg
Before purchasing a collar for your pet dog or cat, you should carefully consider the purpose of this purchase. Many kinds of collars are designed for a specific use and should not be confused with an everyday collar used for a walk in the park or a decorative collar designed for eye appeal. Collars used for behavioral control such as excessive barking, or obedience collars such as choke collars are only used for limited time periods and are never to be used as a general purpose collar. Among the so-called every day collars popular with pet owners are: Break-Away Collars:
These collars have a built-in safety first feature that is particularly useful for cat owners who wish to collar their pets, but want a safe method of release in the event the collar gets caught on some object. The break-away collar is fitted with a fastener that easily pulls apart when pressured by the cat�s weight, thus preventing the collar from becoming a choking hazard.
Leather Collars:
Simply a flat, belt-like strap with an adjustable buckle and leash ring attachment. These collars do not tighten on the animal�s neck when the leash is pulled taut. The leather should be of good quality with a sturdy buckle. Rolled leather collars are less apt to chafe in comparison to flat leather collars.
Decorative Collars:
Decorative collars for dogs and cats are hugely popular with pet owners who enjoy seeing their canine or feline companions �dressed up� so to speak, and looking their finest. These collars come in myriad designs and styles and can range in composition from fancy sequins to Swarovski Crystal, rhinestones, faux fur, etc. For example, beaded pet collar necklaces of hand-cut and polished crystal beads, nickel or brass studded or faux fur collars, and collars decorated with pearls and rhinestones have proven quite popular. It should be noted however, that certain of these decorative collars are strictly for adornment only, and are never to be used as a restraint or attachment to a leash.
Personalized Pet Collars:
These are collars that can be useful in identifying a lost animal or just as a novelty to display you pet�s name. Made of leather, nylon or flat rubber cord, among other composites, the animals name can be displayed in cut-out rhinestone adorned letters, or the collar can be imprinted with name, phone number, etc. These collars can be used for everyday wear.
Pet Collar Warning
Knowing what you are looking for before making a collar purchase is very important, but just as important as the selection of the collar, is the proper fit of the Collar. Improperly fit collars may injure or maim your beloved pet, so always follow the two finger rule, which means two fingers should be able to fit under the collar without too much difficulty.
Stephen Greenberg's [http://www.pettags.com/]Pettags.com has both Dog Collars and Cat Break--Away Collars as well as other pet related products to include the exclusive Looney Tunes designer pet tag collection. Visitors to the site may join the Pettags [http://pettags.com/forum/ title=Pet Forum]Pet Forum and participate in the pet forum community to gain and share pet knowledge.
Before purchasing a collar for your pet dog or cat, you should carefully consider the purpose of this purchase. Many kinds of collars are designed for a specific use and should not be confused with an everyday collar used for a walk in the park or a decorative collar designed for eye appeal. Collars used for behavioral control such as excessive barking, or obedience collars such as choke collars are only used for limited time periods and are never to be used as a general purpose collar. Among the so-called every day collars popular with pet owners are: Break-Away Collars:
These collars have a built-in safety first feature that is particularly useful for cat owners who wish to collar their pets, but want a safe method of release in the event the collar gets caught on some object. The break-away collar is fitted with a fastener that easily pulls apart when pressured by the cat�s weight, thus preventing the collar from becoming a choking hazard.
Leather Collars:
Simply a flat, belt-like strap with an adjustable buckle and leash ring attachment. These collars do not tighten on the animal�s neck when the leash is pulled taut. The leather should be of good quality with a sturdy buckle. Rolled leather collars are less apt to chafe in comparison to flat leather collars.
Decorative Collars:
Decorative collars for dogs and cats are hugely popular with pet owners who enjoy seeing their canine or feline companions �dressed up� so to speak, and looking their finest. These collars come in myriad designs and styles and can range in composition from fancy sequins to Swarovski Crystal, rhinestones, faux fur, etc. For example, beaded pet collar necklaces of hand-cut and polished crystal beads, nickel or brass studded or faux fur collars, and collars decorated with pearls and rhinestones have proven quite popular. It should be noted however, that certain of these decorative collars are strictly for adornment only, and are never to be used as a restraint or attachment to a leash.
Personalized Pet Collars:
These are collars that can be useful in identifying a lost animal or just as a novelty to display you pet�s name. Made of leather, nylon or flat rubber cord, among other composites, the animals name can be displayed in cut-out rhinestone adorned letters, or the collar can be imprinted with name, phone number, etc. These collars can be used for everyday wear.
Pet Collar Warning
Knowing what you are looking for before making a collar purchase is very important, but just as important as the selection of the collar, is the proper fit of the Collar. Improperly fit collars may injure or maim your beloved pet, so always follow the two finger rule, which means two fingers should be able to fit under the collar without too much difficulty.
Stephen Greenberg's [http://www.pettags.com/]Pettags.com has both Dog Collars and Cat Break--Away Collars as well as other pet related products to include the exclusive Looney Tunes designer pet tag collection. Visitors to the site may join the Pettags [http://pettags.com/forum/ title=Pet Forum]Pet Forum and participate in the pet forum community to gain and share pet knowledge.
Monday, September 3, 2007
eBook Review - Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun Sogeke
In the tradition of recent hits like The Dog Whisperer, and The Horse Whisperer, Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed sets out to unveil the secrets of guinea pig behavior, deciphering them in a way that's easy to understand for the average person. Calling itself �The World's Best Guinea Pig Book�, Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed goes step by step through all the most important topics that a new owner or even just someone with an interest in guinea pigs needs to know, and does so in a concise, easy-to-read manner filled with full-color photographs and informative charts.
Beginning with a look at the history of guinea pigs and how they came to be introduced to the Western world, the book then moves into several broad overviews on the topic of guinea pigs, such as �How Many Types of Guinea Pigs Are There?� and �Before You Buy Your Own Guinea Pig�, a chapter that tells you what to expect from a guinea pig, and more importantly, what your guinea pig will expect from you. Understanding the responsibilities that accompany guinea pig ownership is essential before you make the commitment to bring one into your home, and this book certainly reflects that with its extensive coverage of such an important issue.
It's after this point, though, that Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed truly comes into its own as a unique offering in the world of guinea pig writings. The chapter �Guinea Pig Habits and Behaviors� goes fairly in depth into how to interpret the signs a guinea pig gives you and how you should respond to them. For instance, it tells you how different pairings of guinea pig sexes will get along with one another if introduced into the same environment. It tells you what to do (and what NOT to do) if your guinea pig happens to get outside and runs away from you. Also included is a chart indicating the dozens of different sounds and postures that a guinea pig is capable of displaying, as well as an exhaustive look inside the animal's head that lets us know how to interpret these signs for what they are. The highlight of the chapter, however, might be the extensive advice given on behavioral conditioning. Though guinea pigs are typically sweet mild-mannered creatures, there are some instances in which they can bite or otherwise act in an undesirable manner. Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed shows how to handle each of these cases in a way that effectively addresses the unmet concerns of the guinea pig and helps return him or her to their natural, good-natured state of mind.
�Feeding and Nutrition for Your Guinea Pig� covers a massive amount of material with extensive looks at the different types of food that are available for your guinea pig and which of those he or she is likely to find the most preferable. Topics also include the specific nutritional needs of the guinea pig such as the minimum levels of Vitamin C and calcium that should be maintained for proper health. These figures are handily cross-referenced in an easy-to-read chart that tells you at a glance what adjustments you might need to make in the diet of your guinea pig if he or she doesn't seem to be operating at full capacity.
The longest chapter in the book and probably the most important, �Care and Health of Your Guinea Pig� is a compendium of guinea pig health and hygiene information, including such in-depth topics as how to best design a guinea pig's habitat to suit their climate needs (which can be different depending on the length of the animal's coat)! Grooming is given a lot of coverage, and not just for regular activities like brushing and bathing, but also how to inspect your guinea pig's teeth for damage or infections, as well as the deceptively complex task of trimming their toenails. Special care is given to a broad section on symptoms that an ailing guinea pig might display, as well as what particular disease or problem those symptoms are indicative of. The controversy of guinea pig antibiotics is given a lot of consideration as well, giving you enough information to make the right decision where this is concerned, should the time come that you need to do so. Lastly, a look inside a properly stocked �guinea pig medicine cabinet� is invaluable information that every owner should know.
The amount of information covered in Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed is probably so extensive that it touches upon things you never would have thought to ask otherwise. Here's just a quick sampling of the kind of insights you can expect to gain from this book:
Ever wonder what the primary staple green of a healthy guinea pig's diet is? And which common green is likely to cause some pretty severe health problems? Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed can tell you.
Do you know what the minimum square footage is that a guinea pig needs in its cage? You will after reading Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed.
Is your guinea pig pregnant? Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed can walk you through the entire birthing process from preparing a space to helping the mother care for the litter after the birth. Also included is some critical advice that you need to know for the sake of your guinea pig mother's health and well-being.
Ever wonder what it means when they issue their trademark squeal? It's probably not what you think. Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed can give you this information and much more.
Written with the infectious enthusiasm and humor of a true lover of guinea pigs, Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed is one of the authoritative texts on the species and a wellspring of information concerning all aspects of the guinea pig's life. If you're a seasoned enthusiast, someone planning to bring a guinea pig into your home for the first time, or even just someone who's always wanted to know more about this quaint little animal, you could do no better than to purchase this ebook.
Copyright 2007, All Rigths Reserved
For more information or to learn more on Guinea Pig, please visit my [http://www.guineapigaspet.blogspot.com]blog
In the tradition of recent hits like The Dog Whisperer, and The Horse Whisperer, Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed sets out to unveil the secrets of guinea pig behavior, deciphering them in a way that's easy to understand for the average person. Calling itself �The World's Best Guinea Pig Book�, Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed goes step by step through all the most important topics that a new owner or even just someone with an interest in guinea pigs needs to know, and does so in a concise, easy-to-read manner filled with full-color photographs and informative charts.
Beginning with a look at the history of guinea pigs and how they came to be introduced to the Western world, the book then moves into several broad overviews on the topic of guinea pigs, such as �How Many Types of Guinea Pigs Are There?� and �Before You Buy Your Own Guinea Pig�, a chapter that tells you what to expect from a guinea pig, and more importantly, what your guinea pig will expect from you. Understanding the responsibilities that accompany guinea pig ownership is essential before you make the commitment to bring one into your home, and this book certainly reflects that with its extensive coverage of such an important issue.
It's after this point, though, that Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed truly comes into its own as a unique offering in the world of guinea pig writings. The chapter �Guinea Pig Habits and Behaviors� goes fairly in depth into how to interpret the signs a guinea pig gives you and how you should respond to them. For instance, it tells you how different pairings of guinea pig sexes will get along with one another if introduced into the same environment. It tells you what to do (and what NOT to do) if your guinea pig happens to get outside and runs away from you. Also included is a chart indicating the dozens of different sounds and postures that a guinea pig is capable of displaying, as well as an exhaustive look inside the animal's head that lets us know how to interpret these signs for what they are. The highlight of the chapter, however, might be the extensive advice given on behavioral conditioning. Though guinea pigs are typically sweet mild-mannered creatures, there are some instances in which they can bite or otherwise act in an undesirable manner. Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed shows how to handle each of these cases in a way that effectively addresses the unmet concerns of the guinea pig and helps return him or her to their natural, good-natured state of mind.
�Feeding and Nutrition for Your Guinea Pig� covers a massive amount of material with extensive looks at the different types of food that are available for your guinea pig and which of those he or she is likely to find the most preferable. Topics also include the specific nutritional needs of the guinea pig such as the minimum levels of Vitamin C and calcium that should be maintained for proper health. These figures are handily cross-referenced in an easy-to-read chart that tells you at a glance what adjustments you might need to make in the diet of your guinea pig if he or she doesn't seem to be operating at full capacity.
The longest chapter in the book and probably the most important, �Care and Health of Your Guinea Pig� is a compendium of guinea pig health and hygiene information, including such in-depth topics as how to best design a guinea pig's habitat to suit their climate needs (which can be different depending on the length of the animal's coat)! Grooming is given a lot of coverage, and not just for regular activities like brushing and bathing, but also how to inspect your guinea pig's teeth for damage or infections, as well as the deceptively complex task of trimming their toenails. Special care is given to a broad section on symptoms that an ailing guinea pig might display, as well as what particular disease or problem those symptoms are indicative of. The controversy of guinea pig antibiotics is given a lot of consideration as well, giving you enough information to make the right decision where this is concerned, should the time come that you need to do so. Lastly, a look inside a properly stocked �guinea pig medicine cabinet� is invaluable information that every owner should know.
The amount of information covered in Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed is probably so extensive that it touches upon things you never would have thought to ask otherwise. Here's just a quick sampling of the kind of insights you can expect to gain from this book:
Ever wonder what the primary staple green of a healthy guinea pig's diet is? And which common green is likely to cause some pretty severe health problems? Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed can tell you.
Do you know what the minimum square footage is that a guinea pig needs in its cage? You will after reading Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed.
Is your guinea pig pregnant? Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed can walk you through the entire birthing process from preparing a space to helping the mother care for the litter after the birth. Also included is some critical advice that you need to know for the sake of your guinea pig mother's health and well-being.
Ever wonder what it means when they issue their trademark squeal? It's probably not what you think. Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed can give you this information and much more.
Written with the infectious enthusiasm and humor of a true lover of guinea pigs, Guinea Pig Secrets Revealed is one of the authoritative texts on the species and a wellspring of information concerning all aspects of the guinea pig's life. If you're a seasoned enthusiast, someone planning to bring a guinea pig into your home for the first time, or even just someone who's always wanted to know more about this quaint little animal, you could do no better than to purchase this ebook.
Copyright 2007, All Rigths Reserved
For more information or to learn more on Guinea Pig, please visit my [http://www.guineapigaspet.blogspot.com]blog
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Caring for Guinea Pigs
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun Sogeke
Guinea pigs as pets in modern society originally descend from the wild guinea pig of South America. Guinea pigs are classified by many as easy-going pets for children. Many parents around the world select the guinea pig if it is going to be the first pet for their children. Parents have the tendency of believing that having a small pet only requires a little care and attention. However, it is important that people realize that these creatures have not just one requirement, and caring for guinea pig is an ultimate job. This includes a cage that is roomy, their cages need a daily clean, they need to be put on special diets, they need to be handled gently, and last but not least � the adult of the house should be the one that tends to the needs and wants of these little pets.
The first step when caring for guinea pig is that they need lots of space to move. Make sure that the living space is around 18 inches, wall-to-wall, and a height of 14 inches and a depth of 25 inches. When housing these creatures in large cages the chances of these pets becoming more active are great. Forget the thought of aquariums. These provide very poor ventilation for the guinea pig. Also, stay away from wire flooring, because guinea pigs have tender feet and these kinds of flooring will hurt them. When going out and deciding on linings for the floors and also furniture for the cages, remember that guinea pigs chew on anything around them. Their teeth grow constantly and they do this to wear them down. Selecting the right flooring and furniture (as long as everything is nontoxic) is taking the right step to caring for guinea pig. Keep in mind that you should make use of plenty of material. Nesting materials are available a pet shops. Guinea pigs use these materials as a bathroom and also as bedding.
Hay should be provided and this should be of the best quality when caring for guinea pig. Rodents use this hay for snacking and nesting. Refrain from using cedar chips, sawdust and other materials that could lead to respiratory or/and other health problems. Last but not least, you should provide your new pet with a log; as long as the gnawing log is untreated it should be fine. Add in tunnels for them to crawl through, and also platforms for them to climb. Make sure the food bowl that you are supplying is gnawing and tipping resistant. Supply a bottle with water they can sip from. This is a great and the right way for caring for guinea pig.
You have to be extra careful the way you handle a guinea pig, because they are very easily stressed. To pick them up, you have to place one of your hands under its chest area, just behind its front legs. With the other hand, use it to cup his hindquarters. Now that you have a firm but very gentle grip on your friend, lift it. Immediately, pull it to your lap or to your chest. This will make it feel safe and it will also prevent it from thrashing around. This is the proper way of caring for guinea pig.
Your new friend must be fed a commercial food for guinea pigs. This is a food that has been formulated for this species. Guinea pigs are herbivores, so they need lots of vitamin C, and vegetables like cabbage and kale should do the trick. Certain vitamin supplements for the guinea pig should be taken up with the veterinarian. They will provide exactly what is needed for caring for guinea pig.
Guinea pigs do their part when trying to keep clean. They are always grooming themselves with their tongue, front teeth and their back claws. However, caring for guinea pig and its cage is your job. Scrub and then disinfect the cage, then let the cage dry before lying down a floor of fresh bedding. Make sure the water bottle is changed and cleaned daily.
As you can see, caring for guinea pig is a job, but a pleasure indeed. Those that have the time should consider getting one, but those that will not have the time caring for guinea pig should rather not.
For more information or to learn more on Guinea Pig, please visit my [http://www.guineapigaspet.blogspot.com]blog
Guinea pigs as pets in modern society originally descend from the wild guinea pig of South America. Guinea pigs are classified by many as easy-going pets for children. Many parents around the world select the guinea pig if it is going to be the first pet for their children. Parents have the tendency of believing that having a small pet only requires a little care and attention. However, it is important that people realize that these creatures have not just one requirement, and caring for guinea pig is an ultimate job. This includes a cage that is roomy, their cages need a daily clean, they need to be put on special diets, they need to be handled gently, and last but not least � the adult of the house should be the one that tends to the needs and wants of these little pets.
The first step when caring for guinea pig is that they need lots of space to move. Make sure that the living space is around 18 inches, wall-to-wall, and a height of 14 inches and a depth of 25 inches. When housing these creatures in large cages the chances of these pets becoming more active are great. Forget the thought of aquariums. These provide very poor ventilation for the guinea pig. Also, stay away from wire flooring, because guinea pigs have tender feet and these kinds of flooring will hurt them. When going out and deciding on linings for the floors and also furniture for the cages, remember that guinea pigs chew on anything around them. Their teeth grow constantly and they do this to wear them down. Selecting the right flooring and furniture (as long as everything is nontoxic) is taking the right step to caring for guinea pig. Keep in mind that you should make use of plenty of material. Nesting materials are available a pet shops. Guinea pigs use these materials as a bathroom and also as bedding.
Hay should be provided and this should be of the best quality when caring for guinea pig. Rodents use this hay for snacking and nesting. Refrain from using cedar chips, sawdust and other materials that could lead to respiratory or/and other health problems. Last but not least, you should provide your new pet with a log; as long as the gnawing log is untreated it should be fine. Add in tunnels for them to crawl through, and also platforms for them to climb. Make sure the food bowl that you are supplying is gnawing and tipping resistant. Supply a bottle with water they can sip from. This is a great and the right way for caring for guinea pig.
You have to be extra careful the way you handle a guinea pig, because they are very easily stressed. To pick them up, you have to place one of your hands under its chest area, just behind its front legs. With the other hand, use it to cup his hindquarters. Now that you have a firm but very gentle grip on your friend, lift it. Immediately, pull it to your lap or to your chest. This will make it feel safe and it will also prevent it from thrashing around. This is the proper way of caring for guinea pig.
Your new friend must be fed a commercial food for guinea pigs. This is a food that has been formulated for this species. Guinea pigs are herbivores, so they need lots of vitamin C, and vegetables like cabbage and kale should do the trick. Certain vitamin supplements for the guinea pig should be taken up with the veterinarian. They will provide exactly what is needed for caring for guinea pig.
Guinea pigs do their part when trying to keep clean. They are always grooming themselves with their tongue, front teeth and their back claws. However, caring for guinea pig and its cage is your job. Scrub and then disinfect the cage, then let the cage dry before lying down a floor of fresh bedding. Make sure the water bottle is changed and cleaned daily.
As you can see, caring for guinea pig is a job, but a pleasure indeed. Those that have the time should consider getting one, but those that will not have the time caring for guinea pig should rather not.
For more information or to learn more on Guinea Pig, please visit my [http://www.guineapigaspet.blogspot.com]blog
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