While pet goats will readily and enjoyably feed on wild plants and hedgerow cuttings, not all of these are safe for them to consume. Otherwise you may find yourself running to the vet in the middle of the day or worse, holding a dead goat in your hands.
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While dry seeds are very enjoyable for your bird, it’s much healthier for them to consume sprouts as these are packed with nutrition. Sprouts also are more similar to what they eat in the wild. Here are some tips to sprout bird seeds in your home:
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While not all budgies enjoy bathing, you will find that many of them thoroughly enjoy the process. That said, here’s how to set up a bird bath for your budgie:
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First, keep in mind that it is extremely important to clean your pet rat’s cage on a regular basis as allowing urine and faeces to accumulate can lead to the development of a slew of health issues in your rat.
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What you feed your dog is very important in order to raise a healthy and happy pet. Although most dogs are known for their voracious appetites, it is your role as a dog owner to be responsible for what your dog eats. Are you aware that many serious illnesses in dogs have been attributed to poor nutrition? These diseases can be prevented if you know what your dog requires and how you can satisfy their nutritional needs. Some of the most common conditions include complications associated with obesity such as Diabetes mellitus, cancer, allergies, heart disease, dental problems and bone and joint problems. A responsible pet owner seeks to find out the best feed ingredients for his dog. If you choose to get a commercial dog food brand, don’t choose the least expensive one. Although monetary considerations are important, what’s inside the dog food product is equally significant. Many dog food formulas are packed with fillers, identified food allergens, and even ... Read more » |
An ill-fitting dog harness will certainly do more harm than good. When you are in the process of selecting the best dog harness that will fit your dog to a T, you should know your dog’s specific measurements, or better yet, why don’t you bring your dog with you when you go shopping for its harness?
A dog’s measurement is taken from the chest, waist and around the shoulders near the base of the neck. Get also the measurement of their back, start from the top of the shoulders down to the rib cage.
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The origin of domestic cats is traced back to the African Wildcat, whose biology and behavior is still very much retained by cats today. Here are some distinct characteristics of your feline friend.
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If you are a lover of fish, and you enjoy watching them swim around a tank like it’s no one’s business, then it would be good to know that certain breeds of fish do not interact well with other breeds. Some breeds just maintain a distance from each other, whereas other breeds will eat other fish in your tank.
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If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if something is wrong with your dog, then there are some simple ways that you can tell. If your dog misses a meal or two here and there during the day, especially during a hot summer’s day, it’s not an automatic emergency. However, if your dog ceases eating altogether, then it is time to call the veterinarian.
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Too many people in the world make the mistake of walking over to their pet when in truth it should be the pet coming to them. It is no use to just stand there calling the pet’s name over and over unless you’ve got a treat in your hand or whatnot. If your pet associates treats with walking over to you, then you have trained your pet to come to you. However, if you give up and go over to your pet and say something like “Fido, I was calling you!”, then the pet knows that it just has to sit there and wait for you to come to it. The pet rules the house now.
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