- 6 Fruits and Vegetables Not Suitable for Pet Birds By:-William Chaffin
This articles offers specific foods that you, being a bird owner, should never feed to your pet bird. If you have questions concerning a particular type of bird seed or fruit, consult your veterinarian. Buy your bird seed from a reputable producer like ABBA or Kaytee and read about the native diets of your bird species and supply a diet that includes bird seed, fruit, and vegetables that closely resembles the natural food source of the particular bird species.
- Neon Tetra: What You Need to Know
By:-Stephen Broy
Neons are an all time favorite among freshwater aquarium owners. In any given mouth approximately 1.8 million neon tetras are exported to the US alone. The exportation of species for hobby fish trade began to boom shortly after World War II. Neon tetras were among the first species to be sold under the label, tropical fish. Their introduction to Europe and the US helped to fuel what is now the multi-million dollar aquarium trade industry.
- The Straight Scoop on Plecostomus
By:-Stephen Broy
These fish will actively seek out and eat algae at the microscopic level before it has a chance to develop into a cleaning and maintenance problem. It is little wonder that they have become one of the all time favorite among freshwater aquarists. The fact that they look like a throwback from the era of dinosaurs undoubtedly contributes to their global appeal. Their presence on Earth does indeed predate the emergence of mammals and even that of dinosaurs.
- Glofish, the World’s Most Illegal Pet
By:-Stephen Broy
Man said, “Let there be Glofish.” And so it came to pass that fish began to glow. To date over 660 patents have been issued for genetically manipulated animals in United States alone and the number is increasing every year. Should you be worried?
- Pet Playpens Are Catching On By:-Mitch Endick
Traveling with my two small dogs is always an adventure. On longer trips, an overnight stay at a hotel is usually part of the itinerary. Now finding pet friendly hotels is not usually a problem. What is a problem is that these members of the family think they are at home.
- Pet Memorial Products Help Owners Deal With Loss By:-Mitch Endick
The loss of a family pet is a source of grief and sadness. For many of us, pets are very much a part of the family. Over the years, our pets become our loyal friends, companions, guardians and even confidants. Even though the lifespan of a pet does vary on the species, they are with us long enough to establish bonds that are hard to break.
- Aggressive Pet Cat Relief By:-Mitch Endick
Cats can be a territorial lot and often do not take kindly to strangers, animal or human, intruding on their turf. Territoriality aside, aggressive or destructive behavior in cats can be more than just a nuisance.
- Parrots and Other Birds Need Sleep By:-Mitch Endick
At the same you are getting less and less sleep, your pet parrot is getting ornery and difficult to handle. Where he was once a happy camper, now your parrot is getting downright surly. You and your pet parrot are both suffering from the same problem. Not enough sleep.
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