Recent Blog Posts

• Winter Care Tips for Wild Birds

  February 1, 2012
  Winter time can present a battle for survival for wild birds. Their endless quest for food begins at dawn and continues until dusk. They spend their days searching for enough sustenance to store enough energy to endure cold winter nights.
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• The best ways to change the water in your aquarium

  February 1, 2012
  A good aquarist knows that part of owning an aquarium involves periodic water changes. This helps reduce the pH and nitrate level, which keeps your fish healthier. How should you change the water in your aquarium?
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• Helping Your Pet Reptile Through Climate Changes

  January 1, 2012
  The increasing popularity of pet reptiles means one can find them all over the world—finding homes in environments they would never survive in naturally. As the owner of a reptile, it is your responsibility to construct a substitute environment that still meets all of your reptiles' needs.
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• Indoor Activities to Keep Your Pet Busy in Winter

  January 1, 2012
  While the coming of winter does mean cozy nights by the fire and hot cocoa, there is no doubt that the switch to life indoors can, at times, be a bit stifling. If you are feeling bouts of excess energy during these months, odds are, so are your pets!
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• How to tell when your dog is dehydrated

  December 1, 2011
  There are several different reasons dogs lose water from their body. A few ways this can happen is through panting, urinating, and evaporation through the feet and other body surfaces. Obviously, dogs replenish their fluids by drinking water or other liquids, and also by eating moist foods.
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• Getting your pet acquainted to a new home

  December 1, 2011
  Moving to a new place can be a very stressful situation for everyone in your family. Your kids may not perfectly understand it, but at least you can attempt to explain it to them. With your pets, you don’t have that luxury. To them, they are being put in a new place with no rhyme or reason.
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• Understanding Your Bird's Behavior

  November 1, 2011
  Though almost all bird species react differently to different things, it has been proven that there is a general similarity in the actions and meanings of basic bird behaviors. Try your best to distinguish what your bird is telling you and respond accordingly.
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• How to introduce a new dog into the family

  November 1, 2011
  Though coming home with a new dog is always exciting, there are a few things an owner, old or new, shouldn’t overlook. The dog should be approached slowly, at least until he becomes familiar with his new family.
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• Cleaning up pet urine on carpet

  October 1, 2011
  Cleaning up pet urine in your carpet is not only important for the looks of it, but also so your pet doesn’t go in the same place again. Pets have a tendency to mark their territory and if they can still smell the odor from where they went the first time, it is likely to happen again.
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• Why to consider adopting an older dog

  October 1, 2011
  While there is definitely a draw to getting a cute little puppy, there are also many benefits of adopting an older dog from a shelter.
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