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Dog articles
Benefits of a dog bed |
| Dog owners have a wide range of pet products to choose from and one of the most important is the dog bed. There are many benefits of a dog bed for pets and pet owners.
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Weaning Puppies: When and How? |
| Weaning describes the process in which puppies are gradually introduced to other foods than their motherâs milk. There are no strict rules to follow for weaning puppies, but there some tips worth considering.
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Socializing your puppy or dog |
| The most important part of the socialization process is the positive experience. Positive early experiences are the best way to prevent future anxiety and aggression problems.
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Sunglasses for dogs |
| One of the most useful aspects of doggie sunglasses is the protection they provide from flying dust and debris that can potentially end up in your dog's eyes and cause problems.
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Cat articles
How to prevent those nasty hairballs |
| A hairball is just what it sounds like: a ball of hair. The bad news is hair canât be digested. Normally thatâs not a problem either. The hair can still pass through the digestive tract and come out as part of the waste.
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Living with a disabled cat |
| Some cats are born disabled, other have suffered accidents or the degenerative effects of old age. A disabled cat can still lead a full and enjoyable life, given a chance and an understanding owner.
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The Manx cat myth |
| The breed is very unique, it has no tail, hind legs longer than it's front, sort of hops when it runs, is very affectionate and has a high intelligence level. The breed interests you so you set out to find out more about it, perhaps get one of your own.
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Origin of Manx cats |
| Manx cats originated on the Isle of Man from a population of cats whose common ancestry sprang from the same roots as the British Shorthair. A spontaneous mutated gene which carried a dominant trait occurred at some point several hundred years ago.
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Bird articles
Budgie healthy diet |
| It's best to provide parakeet with variety food: pellets, fresh vegetables, small amounts of fruit, table food (cooked beans, whole wheat bread, cooked rice, pasta, eggs) and seeds.
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Toys, toys, and more toys |
| The following topics are covered in this article. Why Do Parrots Need Toys?, What Are the Types of Toys?, Important Toy Safety Issues, What Makes a Toy a Good Toy?, Where Can I Get Toys?, How Can I Save Money on Toys, How to Get Your Parrot
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The Red-Vented Cockatoo |
| The Red-Vented Cockatoo, (Cacatua haematuropygia) One of the most threatened cockatoo species (C.I.T.E.S. Appendix One). This is an example of a beautiful exotic bird that mustn´t be bought as pet bird because is a threatened specie.
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Fish and aquarium articles
Setting up a saltwater fish tank |
| A well decorated salt water aquarium will be an asset for years to come, so it's worth it to spend time and energy looking for the right décor and ornaments for the tank.
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General Care of Angelfish |
| Angelfish have a tolerance to a wide range of aquarium temperatures, but immune system response is best at higher temperatures.
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The Peacock Gudgeon - Tateurndina ocellicauda |
| An extremely colorful species. The pictures don't begin to show the true coloration. Males and females are colorful, males have a distinguishing hump on their head and most females have a black line accross the bottom of their lower fin.
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River tank |
| A river tank is a tank having a primarily unidirectional water flow. Intakes for the filtration system are at one end of the tank, and outputs at the other, directing the water down the long side of the tank.
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Ferret articles
Adopting a Ferret! |
| If you adopt a mature ferret FROM a shelter, you can take home a trained pet (with a fully developed personality) whose owner probably wasn't prepared for the responsibility of caring for a ferret.
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Small pet articles
Hamster diseases - Cuterebra fly |
| Julie with a story about her mouse Archie and a parasitic insect known as the Cuterebra fly. At the time I'd never heard of this parasite. Recently I've received information about another mouse that was infected ...
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Housing a hamster, cage furnishings |
| You may opt for a basic cage which is sold in pet shops whose design consists of a plastic base and rigid wire top. These cages come in a lot of shapes and sizes and are easy to clean. Cedar Shavings can cause the hamster allergic reactions.
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Caring for Your Guinea Pig |
| Today's domesticated guinea pig is viewed by many as an "easy" pet for children. Many parents select a guinea pig as a first pet for their child, believing a small pet needs only a small amount of care.
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Hamster Babies |
| One canât just take his eyes off hamster pups, as these tiny cute little creatures will sure have your attention. The small fragile babies are born without any fur and are closely attached to their mother.
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