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Koi fish (also know as Japanese Carp) are a breed of fish commonly kept as pets. The word Koi actually derives from the word nisikigoi, which means brocaded carp. It is a very suitable name considering that many of these fish of the Koi species are colorful (some types of Koi come in a grey color). Prime examples of these include Ochiba (which are light blue with yellow patches); Ogon (solid color with metallic scales); Kohaku (white with red markings on top). Koi fish are a lot like goldfish, except they are often larger in size, and they can live... Archive for March, 2009
The Wonderful World of Koi Fish
Koi fish (also know as Japanese Carp) are a breed of fish commonly kept as pets. The word Koi actually derives from the word nisikigoi, which means brocaded carp. It is a very suitable name considering that many of these fish of the Koi species are colorful (some types of Koi come in a grey color). Prime examples of these include Ochiba (which are light blue with yellow patches); Ogon (solid color with metallic scales); Kohaku (white with red markings on top). Koi fish are a lot like goldfish, except they are often larger in size, and they can live...
Koi fish (also know as Japanese Carp) are a breed of fish commonly kept as pets. The word Koi actually derives from the word nisikigoi, which means brocaded carp. It is a very suitable name considering that many of these fish of the Koi species are colorful (some types of Koi come in a grey color). Prime examples of these include Ochiba (which are light blue with yellow patches); Ogon (solid color with metallic scales); Kohaku (white with red markings on top). Koi fish are a lot like goldfish, except they are often larger in size, and they can live... The Other Side of the Fence Is Always. . .Scarier
Working from a home office has certain benefits. On snowy days, I don't have to drive anywhere. An occasional work day can be declared "Pajama Day". I know who has made the coffee and how fresh it is. I get to peek at our pen of chickens when taking a break.
On Monday, which was not declared a Pajama Day (thankfully), I headed to the kitchen to refill my coffee cup. While taking my first sip, I took a quick look at the girls' pen. Although it was a chilly morning, the girls were pecking at the ground and squawking happily.
As...
Re-Homed, or Just Boarding?
When re-homing a pet, sometimes the best you can do is to find a temporary boarding home – long- or short-term, formal (commercial kennel-free boarding) or informal (a friend or acquaintance “fosters” the pet).
Sometimes these temporary arrangements become permanent. A family who’d never been able to have a cat or dog because of allergies to animal hair tried fostering a “hairless” Cornish Rex cat from the humane society. (We were his previous foster family.) After a week, they adopted him, and a society worker told me, “They’d have kept him even if he needed open heart surgery.”
But we can’t count...
When re-homing a pet, sometimes the best you can do is to find a temporary boarding home – long- or short-term, formal (commercial kennel-free boarding) or informal (a friend or acquaintance “fosters” the pet).
Sometimes these temporary arrangements become permanent. A family who’d never been able to have a cat or dog because of allergies to animal hair tried fostering a “hairless” Cornish Rex cat from the humane society. (We were his previous foster family.) After a week, they adopted him, and a society worker told me, “They’d have kept him even if he needed open heart surgery.”
But we can’t count... Finding a Home for a Pet — Help Is Out There
Uprooting an animal from its home will always be difficult, but in the past few years there have been a few developments that make it easier.
I found this out when, because of a death in the family, we had to find a good home for a small, “mature” dog. Keeping her ourselves wasn’t an option, but neither was dropping her off at a shelter. We looked around for someone we knew who liked dogs – but all we had to go by was whether they had one already, and all the dog people of our acquaintance said they already had...
Uprooting an animal from its home will always be difficult, but in the past few years there have been a few developments that make it easier.
I found this out when, because of a death in the family, we had to find a good home for a small, “mature” dog. Keeping her ourselves wasn’t an option, but neither was dropping her off at a shelter. We looked around for someone we knew who liked dogs – but all we had to go by was whether they had one already, and all the dog people of our acquaintance said they already had... Preventing Feline Obesity
Like all pets, you want to keep your cat healthy. That means making sure he or she has the proper nutrition, getting her shots, and of course, spaying/neutering. Many pet owners like to spoil their pets by giving them lots of tidbits and table scraps, but more often than not, this is damaging to their health and leads to feline obesity, which contributes to more health problems down the road. Here are a few ideas and tips to help prevent obesity. Ask the vet for more information.
- Just like people, all cats should get a sufficient amount of exercise. Let them...
Like all pets, you want to keep your cat healthy. That means making sure he or she has the proper nutrition, getting her shots, and of course, spaying/neutering. Many pet owners like to spoil their pets by giving them lots of tidbits and table scraps, but more often than not, this is damaging to their health and leads to feline obesity, which contributes to more health problems down the road. Here are a few ideas and tips to help prevent obesity. Ask the vet for more information.
- Just like people, all cats should get a sufficient amount of exercise. Let them...