Archive for the ‘Pets’


June 20th, 2008

Choosing The Perfect Pet Snake

Are you thinking about keeping a pet snake in your home? While pet snakes can be a great addition to your home, there are several things that you need to keep in mind in order to guarantee the best possible experience for both you and your slithery friend.

Think About Size

Before purchasing a pet snake, you need to consider the size of your reptilian friend. Don’t be fooled by the size of the snake that you see at the pet store. Often, pet stores sell snakes that are not fully grown. So, while the snake may seem like a manageable five feet of slithering scales, it may grow to be much larger and much thicker than it currently is.

May 15th, 2008

World Turtle Day - Protecting The Hard Shell

Turtles are arguably the most endangered of all the species that are facing threats of extinction. Though they have deep roots in the history of civilization, they sadly do not find a safe habitat for co-existing with the more active creatures. The serious threats of extinction have propelled a rescue organization to declare May 23 as the World Turtle Day in 2000. On this date people express their appreciation for turtles and tortoises. Along with the expression of appreciation, they must also pledge to themselves that they would contribute in any which way to help these poor creatures fight strongly from being doused in the sand of time.

April 9th, 2008

The Serial Dating Phenomena

Online dating is a lucrative business with millions of people visiting these sites every day. It gives a person a chance to meet many new people than you would have imagined. Online dating has given birth to the serial dating phenomena. Just like ordinary dating where the real sweetness of the game is in the chase (at least for a man), the old habit has crept its way into online dating. Serial dating is an addiction that is afflicting many online dating users. It might have accelerated due to the many online dating users who are readily available through technology. It is very easy to fall prey, actually it is like any other addiction. In the serial dating phenomena nothing beats the thrill of the chase. Seeking, hooking a person, communicating, flirting and meeting one person after the other. Its a cycle that is hard to break once it establishes momentum.

March 26th, 2008

Questions to Ask Before Getting Pets for adoption

There are some questions that you will need to ask yourself and the employees of the shelter before you getting pets for adoption process. You will want to make sure that you take the time to be a responsible pet adoption lover by taking the time to ask some of the following questions. First, you will want to ask yourself what type of dog adoption are you looking for. You will not only want to think about things like breeds, breed mixes, sizes, fur length, and age, but you will also want to think about the behaviors of the dogs as well. If you are looking for a dog that will protect your home and your family, you may want to have a more aggressive dog or at least a dog that has the attacking instinct. That means, you will not want to get a small toy breed to protect your family. The toy breeds are mostly for companionship. Keep in mind that there are some breeds like labs that are perfect for any household. They tend to be great with kids and are not aggressive unless they are provoked. A lab will attack an intruder or someone who they feel is there to harm their family, but will not harm any of the children. The second question that you will want to ask yourself is if you feel that everyone is on board with the dog adoption. If this is a family dog, then the family needs to come together in order to pick the dog. You will want to make sure that you make an effort in bringing the whole family together before going down to the shelter to pick out the family pets for adoption. You will also want to ask yourself if you have the lifestyle that will have room for a dog and if this is a good time. Just because you are lonely and have plenty of time does not mean that you are ready. You may end up finding that your dog needs revolve around your loneliness. If you are sad, then the dog will be sad. You can not use a dog to replace someone that you have lost. As for the lifestyle, you will want to make sure that you are able to make the commit. There are a lot of people who feel the need to have a dog, because it’s hard to be alone at nighttime, however , what will you do with the dog when you are away from home? What will you do with the dog while you are at work? These are major issues that need to be addressed. You will find that your currently lifestyle and living situations are just not compatible for pets for adoption such as a dog. http://swa-pets.com

March 16th, 2008

Parrots As Pets

When hearing the word “pet”, most people instantly think of a dog or a cat, since they’re the most popular choices for house animals. Parrots are more exotic and less demanding than a cat or a dog and they will probably be less involved in their owner’s life. Nevertheless, parrots make excellent pets for a number of reasons: they give your home an exotic touch, just like having an exotic fish tank for example; they are fun to watch and play with; they don’t require the same amount of attention and training as other pets; they’re not as expensive to maintain and their ability to reproduce sounds can be extremely entertaining, given the right training.

March 12th, 2008

How To Choose And Get The Best From A Vet

Choosing a Vet

When deciding on a veterinarian, your initial reaction is generally your best guide. First, check references, ask for referrals and visit the practice. Find out what services are available, i.e. Boarding, Grooming, Hospitalization, 24-Hour Emergency Care.

Veterinary medicine is constantly changing and new techniques are continually emerging to offer better health care for our pets.

February 28th, 2008

Free Dog Training Tips - Train Your Dog

If your goal for Dog Training is to train your dog to do tricks or get rid of aggressive dog behavior, potty train, keep his barking from irritating your neighbors, get him to not jump all over your visitors, general dog care, or to just be able to trust him with your other pets, then Free Dog Training Tips is a great place to start.

February 28th, 2008

Women And Horses In Mythology - Epona

In the ancient hills just 1.5 miles south of the town of Uffington, England is a three-thousand year old drawing of a horse that is both elegant and mysterious. Best seen from the air, the remarkable stylized horse drawn with white chalk is believed to represent Epona, the Celtic horse goddess. The 374 foot drawing was the focus of ancient religious celebrations. Every seven years, the horse drawing was ritually cleansed. Even today, the members of the English Heritage clean and maintain the beautiful drawing which calls to us with an air of mystery.

Why Are Ancient Horse Goddesses Important Today?

February 25th, 2008

Serious Health Signs In Pets

When do you know you have to take your pet to the veterinarian? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then the time is immediately. There might be other signs, but these are the basic ones experts insist you must pay attention to:

  1. Has your pet lost its appetite for more than two days?

  2. Has your pet vomited more than twice?

  3. Has your pet had diarrhea for more than two days?

  4. Does your pet vomit and have diarrhea?

  5. Is your pet behaving with unusual listlessness - brooding, hiding in the bushes, lacking enthusiasm for its favorite activities?

February 4th, 2008

Advantages Of A Hairless Dog

A hypoallergenic dog would be wonderful because he would not trigger your allergies. Although there is no such thing as a non-allergenic dog, some dogs are certainly better than others. The first advantage of a hairless dog is that he is going to produce fewer allergens than dogs with fur. If you have allergies or if you have asthma, this is a wonderful thing.

There is another advantage of a hairless dog that is so obvious. No hair! This is great because it means that you’ll have very little to clean up. You won’t have to vacuum all the time, in your home or in your car.


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