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The Abyssinian is one of the oldest known breeds of cat. It’s origin is somewhat unknown and there are several stories as to how the breed came about. They have a similar appearance to ancient Egyptian cats. The first Abyssinian cat was brought to England in 1868. In the book Cats, Their Points & Characteristics [...]
Prepare your Betta’s home. Here are some points to consider: Choose a home. they are fitted to living in relatively shallow but spacious environments. However, consider giving your betta a decent sized tank to help prolong its life. Decorate your Betta’s home. One of the Betta’s distinct features is its ability to breathe oxygen in [...]
Feeding pet birds the right foods is important for their health. A balanced diet based on sound bird nutrition recommendations is the key. Balancing a parrot’s diet from the beginning may prevent many health and behavior problems. But it’s never too late to get your pet bird on a firm nutritional footing. It is something [...]
Is a Bulldog Puppy Right for you? If you’re interested in getting a bulldog puppy, or any breed of puppy, there are many things you should consider before going ahead with this major purchase. A bulldog puppy is a living, breathing, needing thing. A puppy does not make a good impulse buy, because long after [...]
It can happen in the best of neighborhoods. One day you’re happily pet-less. The next, you find yourself with a loveable Maltese. What you didn’t realize is that your new neighbor is a small dog carrier. No Cure for Puppy Love Except to Adopt A Dog of Your Own You’ve been inoculated against smallpox and [...]
Having grown up with Chihuahuas, I know all about small dog sweater styles and needs. Chihuahuas and other small dogs shake a lot. Some people think these dogs are always cold and that’s why they shake so much, but the fact is, they shake even in the summertime. But for the winter, a small dog [...]
Adopting a pet from a local animal shelter or rescue organization is a most fulfilling experience. It is one of those stand-still moments that remains etched in your memory forever. That pleading get-me-out-of-here face you can’t resist. And the feel-good emotions you wear out the door – after all, you just saved a life. Let’s [...]
Real bunnies make great pets for the right family. They’re inquisitive and entertaining. However, when it comes to Easter, stick with a chocolate bunny. If you’re thinking of giving your child an Easter bunny this year, make sure it’s one made of pure chocolate… or stuffed. Real bunnies are cute, to be sure. And, [...]
Before deciding if a rat is the right pet for you, the negative points of pet rats need to be considered. Rats make excellent pets, but before embarking upon the exciting adventure into rat ownership, a number of things should be considered, especially the bad things about keeping rats as pets. Affectionate, fun, intelligent [...]
Cleanliness when keeping pets is essential for their health and well-being. Establishing a toilet area in your rats’ cage by litter training can help. Naturally, rats are clean animals, and when kept as pets they will normally use only one section of their cage as a toilet area. This natural trait is a real [...]