Archive for September 2010
Choosing Between a Rat and a Mouse
When looking for the right pet for you and your family, there are many different factors that need to be considered in the process. Owning a small rodent such as a mouse or rat can be a difficult task if you are not prepared for all the responsibilities that go along with each of these pets.
Helping Unhealthy and Skinny Leopard Geckos
Having problems with unhealthy and skinny leopard geckos? This is a real concern for keepers and breeders. If the lizard starts to lose his or her appetite, he or she can run into real trouble. To help you with such problems, here are some tips and tricks to keep your lizards in good health.
Food
Pearl Cockatiels – A Very Beautiful And Unusual Feather Pattern
Unlike other mutations of cockatiels that have been achieved over the years, the pearl cockatiels are not really a color mutation, but rather a change of feather pattern. This very lovely feather pattern when combined with various color mutations results in some outstandingly, beautiful cockatiels.
Various cockatiel mutations have been achieved through the years by very careful selective breeding. Most bird owners now think that the normal grey cockatiel is pretty boring. There are trade offs, however. The more the mutation from the normal grey, the less intelligent and ditzy the bird seems to get. Our three cockatiels who are mutations are much more flighty, more easily scared and have more night frights than our two normal greys.
Cats and Urinary Tract Infections – Solutions for This Potentially Life Threatening Disease
Do not let your cat suffer from a urinary tract infection. With the small size of cats, this is a potentially life threatening disease. As the old adage goes, “one ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure”, so the solution and prevention are both important for your cat’s health and wellness.
For a urinary tract infection, veterinarians usually prescribe antibiotics, but there are possible negative effects. loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting. Appetite loss may only be temporary, but if your cat refuses to eat, you should suggest to the veterinarian to change the medication or consider other treatment options.
Breeding the Honey Dwarf Gourami
Sexing
The females grow bigger than the males, and usually have a horizontal brown coloured stripe. The males have a more pointed anal fin.
In breeding condition, it is very easy to distinguish males from females: males are yellow-orange with bright yellow dorsal fin and the underside of the abdomen velvety black, orange and blue on the neck, while females are almost uniformly brown.
Breeding
An increase in temperature will help to stimulate breeding. Although the adults can be kept in moderately hard water, for breeding the water needs to be fairly soft, with a maximum hardness of 8 degrees of general hardness. The water should be slightly acidic. These changed water conditions, including the temperature, will need to be maintained for several weeks to raise the fry.
Best Dog Food For Allergies – Types Of Blends To Consider For Your Dog’s Food Allergies
Dogs with food allergies no longer have to suffer, thanks to the many specialized types of dog brands available today. Once you’ve had your dog’s type of food allergy diagnosed by a veterinarian or figured it out on your own, you’ll then be able to purchase a more suitable type of food for your dog. To determine the best dog food for allergies in your dog, you’ll have to take note of the ingredients listed on the side of the bag.