- It still isn't going to be simple. Keeping any animal other than fish tends to take
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Keeping a Pet Frog
by Jacob P. February 2nd, 2012 | Amphibians
When pet care websites, such as petco.com, place frogs under the reptiles category, it grinds my gears. I know it is trivial, but they are amphibians. This would probably not happen if amphibians were more popular pets, but they are not currently part of the "in crowd.'' I do not know anyone who owns or has owned a pet amphibian. People think they are gross or hard to care for, but it is actually quite the contrary. Keeping a frog can be quite fun.
Easy Ways to Support Pet Adoptions
by Lori S. January 26th, 2012 | Pet Adoption
The Humane Society of the United States vividly brings to light the sheer number of animals waiting to be adopted. Consider the following statistic: “6–8 million pets end up in shelters each year; half of those will probably not be adopted.” What can an animal lover do to help these precious animals if you already have a house full of cats and dogs, or if you live in an apartment complex that won’t allow furry friends?
There are several ways to assist with this important cause. By doing one or more of the following things, you can help give a
There are several ways to assist with this important cause. By doing one or more of the following things, you can help give a
How to Deal with a Bird that Bites
by Anna P. January 24th, 2012 | Birds
Birds are docile animals and that's something that adds to their appeal. But there will be times that your little feathered friend isn't feeling so chummy. Are you feeling the effects of a bird bite? Find out how to stop it from happening.
The first step to solving this issue is to figure out why your pet is biting you. Is her bite more like a nip that doesn't really hurt? Does he show signs of frustration when you're trying to put him in his cage? If the bite is more like the former, chances are your pet is sending
The first step to solving this issue is to figure out why your pet is biting you. Is her bite more like a nip that doesn't really hurt? Does he show signs of frustration when you're trying to put him in his cage? If the bite is more like the former, chances are your pet is sending
Sugar Gliders for Pets
by T Akery January 12th, 2012 | Mammals, Various Pets
Sugar Gliders are an exotic animal about the size of a gerbil. What makes them different is that they are really marsupials. They keep their babies in a pouch and have a membrane that gives them the ability to glide. Because they can be illegal in some states, you will need to check with your local laws before you consider getting one as a pet.
There are also a couple of other things you need to consider before purchasing one. They will not do well with young kids in the household who are rough in their handling. They are also
There are also a couple of other things you need to consider before purchasing one. They will not do well with young kids in the household who are rough in their handling. They are also
Reptiles and Snow
by Dena B. Baker DVM January 11th, 2012 | Ask the Vet, Reptiles
Is it safe to put a little snow into a reptile tank for the animal to play with?
Reptile enclosures need to be set up so that the animal can regulate their body temperature effectively. Based on the species, you will need to determine what temperature to keep the tank, the ambient air, and the basking areas. Due to the need to keep this temperature fairly consistent, I would not consider adding a frozen substance, like snow, to the environment. Also, there is a possibility that there could be substances in the snow that could be toxic to your reptile.
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Reptile enclosures need to be set up so that the animal can regulate their body temperature effectively. Based on the species, you will need to determine what temperature to keep the tank, the ambient air, and the basking areas. Due to the need to keep this temperature fairly consistent, I would not consider adding a frozen substance, like snow, to the environment. Also, there is a possibility that there could be substances in the snow that could be toxic to your reptile.
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