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Lawson’s Dragons As Pets

Lawson’s Dragons are also known as Rankin’s Dragons. They are small reptiles that live up to around 8 years and can be handled by humans regularly. They are sometimes considered a smaller version of a Bearded Dragon, and are fairly closely related. They came from Australia, but are fairly often kept as pets nowadays. They come in a variety of colors, but are most often gray or tan because it allowed them to blend into their surroundings better. Their backs are hard and scaly, and their tummies are soft. The average size is between ten and thirteen inches long for[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats

Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats recalled by The Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: The Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC of Poughkeepsie, NY Brands: Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats. Recalled products: 2 lb, 5 lb & 15 lb boxes of “Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats” Why recalled? Possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. Note: The recalled “Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats” were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. The product comes in a 2 lb, 5 lb & 15 lb,[…]Read More…

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Black Spiny Tailed Iguanas As Pets

The black spiny-tailed iguana is a lizard first native to Mexico and Central America. Although, that part of the world is its original homeland, this lizard has been extensively bred. It is available in almost every country in the world as a pet. This lizard is characterized by the distinctive keeled scales on its long tail from where it gets its name, spiny tailed. The male members of the species grow up to 1.5 meters while females grow up to 1 meter. These pets have a crest of long spines that extend down the center of their back. Although, different[…]Read More…

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5 Awesome Insects You Can Keep As Pets

Insects are diverse: They have unique shapes, colors, behaviors, and interesting life cycles. If you love these bugs and would like to keep them as pets, here are 5 insects that would make great pets; 1. Monarch Butterflies Monarch butterflies are very beautiful. They are also very easy to keep. To get these butterflies, you first need to plant milkweed outside your house. To increase the chances of getting as many butterflies as possible, you should plant the plants in clusters of three or more. Once the plants have started growing, check on the undersides of the plant leaves for tiny[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Limited Number Of Pro-Pet Dry Dog And Cat Foods (Hubbard Life, Joy, QC Plus)

Limited Number Of Pro-Pet Dry Dog And Cat Foods (Hubbard Life, Joy, QC Plus) are being recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio [Click on the image to see a larger version] Brands:  Hubbard Life Happy Hound Dog Food Hubbard Life Maintenance Dog Food Hubbard Life Cat Stars Cat Food Joy Combo Cat Food QC Plus Adult Dog Food Recalled products: Why recalled? Possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. Note: This is a voluntary recall of a limited number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single[…]Read More…

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Dangers Of Too Much Protein In Dog Food

Proteins are one of the main building blocks of all animal body. They are also one of the main sources of energy for your dog. As a result of this, proteins must be included in every meal that your dog takes. The amount of proteins that the dog has to take depends on the age of the dog – older dogs require fewer proteins than puppies. It also depends on the size of the dog. The smaller the dog, the more the amount of protein is required. You can also say that the energy required by the dog is also[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Red Flannel Cat Food Formula

Red Flannel Cat Food Formula recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: PMI Nutrition, LLC Brands: Red Flannel Cat Formula Cat Food Recalled products: 20 lb. bags with “Best by” date of 05/06/14 and Lot #096 13 SM L2 1A. Why recalled? Possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. Note: There have been no reports of illness related to this product to date. This recall is being issued out of an abundance of caution after routine testing by the FDA Detroit District Office identified possible Salmonella contamination. Red Flannel® Cat Food was manufactured by a third-party manufacturer for PMI. The product was[…]Read More…

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The Factual Story Of Domestication Of Cats

The oldest evidence of domesticated cats comes from an ancient Egyptian sculptures and hieroglyphics. That evidence, which is about 4,000 years old, depicts a sculpture of a domesticated cat. The proof on how wild cats became tame remained little hazy for a long time. Fewer studies are focused on how cats became tame in contrast to dogs, sheep and other domesticated animals. The primary theory is that ‘cats first started loving us for our mice’. It was the appetite for mice that started the taming of wild felines. The grain stored by ancient farmers was a magnet for rodents like[…]Read More…

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Your Dog’s Tail Has Its Own Tale To Tell

When we see a dog wag its tail, we tend to think that the dog is happy and excited. Well, the wag of the dog’s tail may mean a lot more than that. For common eyes the way dogs wag their tail may look the same every time. However, with careful observations, you might see subtle differences. These differences depend on the dog’s surroundings and alteration of their moods. These subtle differences in wagging of the tail were discovered by researchers not too long ago. When a dog sees something positive like treats or familiar dogs or people, it tends[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – True Raw Choice Dehydrated Natural Pet Treats

True Raw Choice Dehydrated Natural Pet Treats Recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: Your True Companion Pet Products Brands: True Raw Choice Bulk Dehydrated Natural Pet Treats Recalled products: Duck Feet (Lot 228870) Duck Wings (Lot 213825) Chicken Feet (Lot 214733) Lamb Trachea (Lot 225215) Chicken Breast (Lot 154339) Why recalled? Possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. Note: Total of 280 cases of possibly contaminated cases of these treats were sold in bulk at various stores across Canada. Even if the products may have been purchased in Canada, they may have also been carried home to pets[…]Read More…

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The Complete Resource To Keeping Porcupines As Pets

Porcupines are considered exotic pets because they are wild animals and not typically kept as pets. Their unique features have generated great interests from some humans but a majority of us wouldn’t be looking to keep porcupines as pets. The first thing that probably comes to your mind when you think of porcupine is; a creature with sharp needles likes spikes, waiting to throw them at you if you get closer. Well, that is really not the case. They don’t shoot the quills (spikes) in the air but you will get hit if they feel threatened. I wanted this article[…]Read More…

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4 Things to Consider Before Buying A Red-Eared Slider

Before getting yourself any kind of a pet whether it is a domesticated cat, an iguana, a guinea pig or a red-eared slider, you have to prepare yourself not only financially but also mentally and psychologically. Getting a pet means introducing a new member into the household; you have to make room for it, provide it with required basic needs and give it the special attention it deserves. So jumping the gun is not a good idea. While many animals can be kept as pets, specific animals have definite temperaments, nutritional requirements, environmental needs and many other details that you[…]Read More…

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Cats And Keyboard: meow!

fhighdkfje;kfhjleifhlfncsdfh;weihw[ew. Your feline buddy did it. AGAIN ! Have you ever wondered why your cat always likes to stay on top of your computer keyboard at every chance it gets? If your cat does this too; my friends, you are not alone in this. Many other cats do it. Google ‘cats and keyboard‘ and you will see what I am talking about. Although there are no words from the experts yet, many cat owners have drawn some conclusions after experiencing such a behavior by their feline friends! Cats are peculiarly silly, admit it or not. They do more ‘silly’ things[…]Read More…

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Pet Lizard Care Basics: Basic Care For Lizards As Pets

As with any other exotic pets, lizards can be amazing if basic care is given. However there are many varieties of them and different species might have different caring techniques. Being responsible and having basic knowledge about them are definitely the most essential things to consider while keeping lizards as pets. Here are some other basic factors you might also want to consider while keeping pet lizards: Housing: Setting up a lizard tank/terrarium/aquarium sounds pretty easy but this is essential for their survival. They need a lot of room so overcrowding the tank is not recommended. Putting various species of[…]Read More…

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Turtles As Pets: Facts And Resources On Keeping Pet Turtles

Keeping turtles as pets can be fascinating if proper attention and care is given. A lot of turtle species can be kept as pets. It is very important to learn about the specific species before keeping them as different species may require different caring techniques. In this article I am not going to write on how to care for a specific species. Rather, I am just going to talk about some of the most important things you need to consider while keeping pet turtles, tortoise or terrapins. Well let’s get started.. First of all, if you already don’t have a[…]Read More…

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Pet Care Tips For Summer: Safety Tips For Pets

Summer time can be great fun for pets as well as pet owners. This is the time to enjoy the outdoors with your furry friends. However during summertime, there may arise some situations which could be deadly for your pets. We all know prevention is always better than cure. So, keeping that in mind, the following are some pet safety tips you have to acknowledge during the hot days of summer: Heat stroke: Elderly, young and ill pets are more prone to heat strokes. Short muzzled dogs like Pugs, Pekingese and Bulldogs are especially vulnerable as they can’t pant efficiently like other[…]Read More…

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The Major Differences Between Gerbils And Hamsters – Infographic

The differences between a hamster and a gerbil are ample however, they both can be great pets if you are a responsible pet owner. Here, we are going to look at both physical and behavioral differences between hamsters and gerbils.  For more details on the difference be sure to check out What Are The Differences Between A Gerbil And A Hamster? The infographic on the Major differences between Gerbils and Hamsters:

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Irresponsible Pet Owners: Love Is Responsibility

Let us be real about how smart dogs or any other animals are. They can definitely be cute and cuddly but in comparison to humans, they are not smart. If you’re going to think about smart animals think of dolphins. No other mammals compare to humans in being smart. Saying a dog is smart is very relative. And now when pet owners don’t want to take responsibility of their own pets that is not really smart. IS IT? It is being IRRESPONSIBLE. A doggy horror story: A couple of days ago me and my friend visited with her three year[…]Read More…

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Pet Names: Names For Your Pet

A Abby Abe Abner Ace Achilles Adrien Affro AJ AL Aladdin Alamo Alessandra Alex Alley Alma Almond Amber Amigo Andre Andy Angel Angelica Angus Annabel Apollo AppleJack April Archie Argo Ariel Arlo Arnie Ash Ashley Asia Aspen Aster Astro Aubrey Auggie Aurora Autumn Avis BROWSE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z Want to include your pet’s name? Leave it in the comment below:

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Birds As Pets: A Simple Guide On Keeping Pet Birds

Birds are active, intelligent and wonderful as pets. According to a recent statistics more than 25 million birds live as pets just in U.S households alone. The life expectancy of some pet birds is up to 100 years which means they can be great pets for generations. Their inquisitive nature makes them very smart and fascinating pets. They are not only compatible pets and great companions but also fill our home with vibrant sounds and colors. Pet birds require constant responsibility – devotion and companionship, like any other pets. However, it is relatively easy to take care of birds compared[…]Read More…

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The Scoop On Keeping Pet Cats And Kittens

Cats <Felis catus> have socially adapted to humans over thousands of years to be one of the most popular and loyal pets. Cats are very well-liked companions – with well over 600 million present in homes all around the world. With the population of more than 70 million, they are second only to dogs in the United States. History of cats as pets goes back to about 12,000 years. It all started when the descendents of African wildcats were domesticated around the Fertile Crescent, in the Middle East, by humans who were starting to settle down and farm the land.[…]Read More…

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How Many Tetra Fish Can I Put In A 5, 10, 20 Gallons Or Liters Tank?

Just a couple of days ago a friend of mine bought a used 10-gallon aquarium on Craigslist. He had never maintained an aquarium before so he asked me for help. His main question was how many tetras he can keep in his tank while still maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the fish. After helping him out, I figured there might be other newbie tetra keepers that might need some help with this as well. That led to me writing this article to help people like you interested in keeping tetras and other fishes that can be kept in[…]Read More…

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Guinea Pigs As Pets: The Scoop On Keeping Pet Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs, also known as cavies, are stocky short legged mammals that belong to the family of rodents ‘caviidae’. They are small furry animals with tiny ears and no tail. First native to South America, history of guinea pigs as pets dates back as early as 1,400 when Inca Indians kept them as pets. After the Spaniards introduced them to Europe at around 1,555 they got popular as lap pets. Over time they were distributed throughout the world and thus different breeds evolved. Teddy, Silkies, Peruvian, Abbyssinian are some of the popular guinea pig breeds that are kept as pets[…]Read More…

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When Death Comes Knocking

We know it is going to happen as old age is inevitable. We try our very best to be prepared for that gloomy day when we have to say goodbye to our best friend. However, when that day does come, you still don’t feel prepared. Why does the pain of losing a pet feel so much like you have lost a family member? Surely it’s just an animal and you shouldn’t feel so hurt? But that is so far from the truth, they become more than just an animal occupying our space. We open our homes to these little creatures[…]Read More…