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Facts about pets

Australian families who share their homes with pets number among the highest in the world, with 64% of households including pets. In those 7.5 million households, fish top the pet population at over 12 million, followed by birds, at 9 million. At almost 4 million, there are...

• Date Added: 9/12/2006
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Are you considering a pet for yourself or your family? If you are considering adoption, there are some questions you need to consider before bringing one of those wonderful animals home.

The first question is why do you actually want one? Don't adopt a pet because it's just the thing to...

• Date Added: 8/18/2008
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"How do I bathe my dog?" That's a question that plagues all dog owners. This article will help shed some light on that question. The answer to that question varies with the breed of dog you have and its age, length of skin, and condition as well. Hopefully, we can give you some tips that will...

• Date Added: 6/18/2008
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Horses are amazingly beautiful and sensitive creatures. Horses require not only understanding and patience to have a horse as a pet, it also requires a whole lot of care.

Herd Mentality:
Observe horses in the herd system, each horse's welfare in the wild depends upon an instinctive...

• Date Added: 5/10/2006
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Items Needed:
Breeder Box or Breeder Net
Breeding Grass
5 or 10 gallon tank for the baby fish or a tank divider that you can use for your main tank.
A pair - 1 female and 1 male

Two of the more popular tropical fish for beginners has to be Guppies and Swordtails. Guppies and...

• Date Added: 7/10/2006
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Today it is often more difficult than going to the local stable to buy or sell a horse, in some cases it is even difficult to find a stable in the area. There is another way to buy or sell a horse today and that is on the Internet, there are reputable websites where advertisements can be placed to...

• Date Added: 7/11/2008
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The ragdoll cat is a large breed of cat, best known for its easygoing and mellow nature. They have long, thick fur coats and markings that resemble a siamese. Caring for your ragdoll cat should involve a regular feeding and grooming schedule, along with regular visits to the veterinarian for...

• Date Added: 6/20/2006
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Having a cat, you will find that it may be an independent creature and has been trained to use the litter box, but it will still depend on you for other needs in its life such as food, water, shelter, friendship, and even more. There are some things you need to do in order to properly care for...

• Date Added: 7/2/2008
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The first thing to consider when choosing a hamster would be whether having a hamster would be a good thing for your family. Once you make a decision to adopt the hamster then you need to choose which type. You can buy one from a pet store, department store, a neighbor, and even a breeder....

• Date Added: 7/14/2008
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Being puppy is the cutest stage of a dog, it's so lovely to see how this little innocent angel moving around, learn to play, eat so well, run around and perform his agilities, and become little cute monster that messes things around. Then we will think about health, petsafe and future. There are...

• Date Added: 6/10/2008
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Fun Dog Activities
All dog breeds were developed for a purpose. Some breeds were developed to herd sheep, some to hunt game, and some to pull sleds. Dogs, like humans, enjoy having a purpose in life. Dogs like to lead a structured life...

• Date Added: 1/5/2006
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Dogs are arguably one of the best companions that a human can find, so it goes without saying that getting one has probably crossed your mind at least once before. If you have gone beyond just thinking about it and have begun to seriously consider the option of getting a dog, then it is important...

• Date Added: 4/6/2006
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Did you just bring home a new puppy? Since you probably do not want to clean up accidents, you will want to start training your dog immediately. Use the following housebreaking tips to get started.

First, you must keep the puppy confined to a crate when you are not able to watch him or...

• Date Added: 6/24/2008
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A pair of fine-tipped tweezers or special tick removal instruments will remove an attached tick. These special devices allow you to remove the tick

without squeezing the tick body. This is important as you do not want to crush the tick and force harmful bacteria to leave the tick and enter...

• Date Added: 6/29/2008
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Do I Need A Quarantine Tank?

Ah, yes, the often dismissed but very necessary part of the tropical fish hobby, the infamous quarantine tank. Do you really need one to be successful in this hobby?

For freshwater fish you may be able to get by without having one. Freshwater fish are...

• Date Added: 7/10/2006
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This is an 11 step guide to setting up a freshwater aquarium in your home.

Equipment you will need:

Aquarium
Aquarium gravel
Aquarium filter
Replacement filter media
Heater
Other decorations (such as plants)
Chemical test kits
Fish food
Aquarium vacuum
Fish...

• Date Added: 7/10/2006
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It's usually not a smart idea to buy the first dog you see from the first breeder you visit. The expertise of dog breeders is about as varied as the breeds of dogs themselves. By following a basic plan you will be able to find a healthy, happy dog.

Before you can determine whether or not a...

• Date Added: 5/3/2006
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Animal lovers have been saying it for years, but animals, especially pets, are people too! While this is usually meant as a joke, there are elements of truth in it. Many people consider their pet to be a member of the family, and especially for children, the companionship of a loved pet can be...

• Date Added: 1/26/2006
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Hotdiggidydog supplies dog collars, dog beds, cat beds, dog clothes with affordable price.

A dog collar is a dog collar isn't it? Well – even dog collars are getting more advanced these days. One example is the canny collars - a collar designed to stop your dog pulling on the lead. Its'...

• Date Added: 10/20/2006
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Keeping a pet is a rewarding experience which many of us enjoy, but it can also be expensive. As well as all the routine costs such as food and grooming, you can also come up against unplanned expenses such as vetinary bills through sickness or accident. These bills can unfortunately be very high,...

• Date Added: 10/12/2006
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