Archive for the ‘Pets’


February 19th, 2008

Sun Conure Basic Care - The Essential Rules Of Sun Conure Care

When considering the parrot family, my personal favorite bird happens to be the sun conure.
Sun conures are known for their unique and remarkable colored plumage, their admirable intelligence, and their nature of being playful and loving. A sun conure parrot can make a great pet for your entire family if you take the time to discover and learn the basic sun conure care methods outlined in this article.

February 18th, 2008

Dogs And Gardens - Enjoy Them Both!

Our Newfoundland lived to be eighteen and was never a problem for our plants even though we gardened intensively; therefore, it was shocking to see a friend’s garden wrecked by her tiny basset hound. We practiced organic gardening and our dog was innately sensitive to what was approved of him, but not all gardening practices are the same and neither are the behavior patterns of the pets.

Despite the beauty of the gardens and the docility of our dogs, we may sometimes find them to clash and make our lives bitter. Dogs have certain needs, their own personalities, and their instinctive curiosity for exploring and experiencing the things their owners do.

February 11th, 2008

Blue And Gold Macaw Of The Rainforest

The blue and gold macaw of the rainforest is found mainly in tropical South America. Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, northern Paraguay, and eastern Peru all offer the kind of home the macaw parrot needs. The blue and gold macaw’s natural habitat includes open marshlands and woodlands, but the rainforest, with its large trees is a favored habitat.

Blue and Gold Macaw Population Density

The blue and gold macaw of the rainforest is an endangered species. Because of hunting, trapping for the pet trade, and destruction of their habitat, blue and gold macaws are gradually disappearing from the rainforest, as well as other areas.

February 9th, 2008

Check Your Labrador For Worms

It could be alarming knowing that your Labrador is infested with worms. What we are talking here are worms, meaning to say, different types of worms. Maybe some thinks that worms are all just the same but, no they’re not. Worms vary and are different from one another.

Roundworms

January 15th, 2008

Dogs And Gardens - Enjoy Them Both!

Our Newfoundland lived to be eighteen and was never a problem for our plants even though we gardened intensively; therefore, it was shocking to see a friend’s garden wrecked by her tiny basset hound. We practiced organic gardening and our dog was innately sensitive to what was approved of him, but not all gardening practices are the same and neither are the behavior patterns of the pets.

Despite the beauty of the gardens and the docility of our dogs, we may sometimes find them to clash and make our lives bitter. Dogs have certain needs, their own personalities, and their instinctive curiosity for exploring and experiencing the things their owners do.

January 11th, 2008

The History Of Japanese Koi Fish And The Magoi

It’s kind of hard to imagine that the beautiful Japanese Koi fish came from a rather plain and ugly fish, but that is exactly where they came from! The current day Koi are actually descendents of a black fish called a Magoi, or the common carp. There was little to be said for the common carp, but they were prominent all over Eastern Asia. Dating back almost 25,000 years ago, they were found in the Black, Azov, Caspian, and Aral seas all around China. There is some speculation about how the carp actually ended up in Japan, but many believe that they were brought to Japan by way of traders.

January 11th, 2008

Finding Help With Animal Assisted Therapy

Some types of therapy claim to work, but in reality they do not do anything for a person. This is going to be true for many people and it can be hard on their emotional and mental capabilities. Sometimes finding the right help is necessary so that a person can be motivated and feeling ready to take on any new challenges. Finding help with animal assisted therapy is a great way to open up new ideas and get ready for a fresh new start ahead of them.

January 5th, 2008

Guide Dog Training For The Disabled

Who said that “the dog is man’s best friend” didn’t talk nonsense, and the saying is old enough to confirm its value of truth: not only is the dog a reliable friend and a playful giddy presence, but if passed through the “fire” of a guide dog training, he can become the only support a person with disabilities has, when going out, helping them and teaching them in return how to live. The experts that transform the animals into indispensable professionals are very patient and have different special methods to do so. Certain dogs have become famous in the industry of film-making, in police- the capture of wrongdoers and the finding of narcotics –have guided blind people out of their homes for the first time and so on. These are the heroes of the species, and they need a far more complicated method of training than the usual.

January 2nd, 2008

Why Does My Cat Do That?

Cats are truly fascinating creatures. They have a variety of interesting habits, which some people find baffling, but there is a reason for just about everything a cat does.

Purring

December 27th, 2007

Boxer Dogs Make Great Pets

Boxer dogs are the perfect companion for any family or individual who leads an active lifestyle. With their sad eyes and perpetual puppy nature, boxers are some of the cutest and most fun dogs around. For a family that is active, loves to be outdoors and wants a dog that is loyal, intelligent and athletic, Boxer dogs are a wonderful choice. You must know also that boxers are very sensitive to extreme temperature. Naturally, boxer are the intelligent ones and they also need to be active. Boxer puppies and adult boxers are filled with energy and lively qualities.


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