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Pet Tips by oahupet on February 23rd, 2008 10:18 pm
Found this article on the Aqua Hobby website.
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The following is an excerpt from the website:
Since the qualifiers Mini-, Micro-, Nano- and Pico- are already being used for “enormous” aquariums with several liters in volume, I had to come up with a new name to categorize these ingenious beauties that two friends from Londrina (Brazil) have been creating. Rony Suzuki and Fabio Yoshida are veteran aquatic gardeners, with heaps of cuttings and talent to keep inventing new setups that are always surprising and inspiring us, but this time they’ve really outdone themselves…or indone themselves, whatever! (Read more)
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Pet Tips by oahupet on February 22nd, 2008 10:08 pm
Found this article on the Healthy Pet website.
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The following is an excerpt from the website:
Living With Your Cat, Part 1
Tabby is a trip. She snuggles, she purrs, and then she . . . leaves dead animals on your doorstep. She also coughs up hairballs, chews through wool sweaters, incessantly pulls out her own hair, and will only drink water in very particular ways. Although you might wish you could train Tabby to live in your house, you just might need to adjust to life in Tabby’s house. (Read More)
Living With Your Cat, Part 2
Can you imagine a nice fluffy Persian or orange tabby cat rolling over, shaking hands, jumping through hoops, or balancing a treat on the end of his nose? If you’re living with shredded drapes and fur-covered kitchen counters, the thought may make you laugh. It’s conventional wisdom that cats can’t be taught new behaviors, that they’re pretty much going to do whatever they want. The secret is, you can teach a cat new tricks, but you can’t do it just by thinking of your cat as a dog with longer whiskers. (Read More)
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Pet Tips by oahupet on February 22nd, 2008 10:04 pm
By:Ashley Peach ( Originally Posted at the Animal Pets and Friends Website. ) Photograph ©iStockphoto.com/photojay
Dogs often complete our families and offer plenty of companionship when we need it. There are so many dog breeds out there that it can be difficult to determine which dog is right for your family. You may feel you need a dog for protection, fun, or just someone to talk with when you are alone. There are many reasons for you to adopt a dog, but there are also many things you should learn about that dog breed before you consider adopting them. Below we will look at a few reasons you should be careful in adopting a dog or certain dog breeds for the type of family you have.
There are working dogs, herders, toy breeds, small and large dogs. In order to decide the type of dog you will want to have you have to understand what the dog needs in the way of care. To do this you have to understand their temperament and the type of training they will need. You will also want to learn about their lifespan and certain disorders they may be prone to.
The most important aspect of adopting a dog is going to be finding the information on the dog breeds you are interested in. There are many sites that will help give you a general idea online, but you should really speak with a vet or a dog breeder to determine what type of dog would fit best in your home. You should ask yourself a few questions about the setting you will be bringing the adoptive dog into. Do you and your family work all day, often more than eight hours? Are you living in an apartment, condo, small home, and do you have a backyard? Can you afford the proper care needed for your dog? If you have answered yes that you have the budget you are part way to deciding what type of dog you will want to have.
As mentioned there are several different dog breeds and sizes. If you are living in a small place without a yard you will not want a larger dog breed like a German Shepherd, Alaskan Malamute, Neapolitan Mastiff, or even a Greyhound. These dogs require space to run and exercise. Therefore a smaller breed or toy dog breed like the Papillon will do a lot better for.
If you work long hours you will want a dog that is more sedentary and that doesn’t require a lot of attention from its owner. Dogs that really want attention are going to turn destructive when they get bored or fear you have left them. With dogs you really have to be committed to spending at least an hour a day with them if not more in a general setting.
You will also want to ask yourself how much training you wish the dog to go through. Some dogs are fine with a little obedience training, but others will require socialization, and dominance training as well. This means you will need to find the time for these classes and to keep up with the skills.
Before determining what dog breed you should bring into the home you should do an extensive research session on the dog breed you are interested in. You will also want to spend time with the different dog breeds to see if both you and the dog can get along well. In the final stages of deciding whether you can provide proper training and care for the dog breed you should spend time with one specific dog that has caught your eye. Making an educated decision is very important.
Author’s Resource:
Ashley Peach
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