September 26th, 2010Kidney Disease In Cats

Kidney disease is more common to occur in older cats, but sometimes the disease can strike cats of all ages. If you suspect that your feline companion may have kidney disease then you should pay attention to any changes taking place in regards to urination and the amount of water your cat is drinking. If either of these two activities increases more and more as weeks progress then there’s probably the symptoms of failing kidney. In additional, your cat will also start to show signs of weight loss and vomiting.

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Green IguanaThis is to help protect the species!

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September 20th, 2010Basic Canary Care

CanaryBirds make delightful pets, but they are sensitive creatures with special needs, and some of them have very long lifespan!

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Very few, if any, contagious illnesses are passed directly between people and domestic dogs or cats. Dogs and cats do not catch colds or the flu from humans, while people suffer problems only when they fail to get scratches or bites from cats medically treated, or when their pets have ringworm!

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January 19th, 2010Rabbit: Lionhead

Rabbit LionheadOrigins: The origins of Lionhead rabbits are still under debate. They are believed to have been bred in Belgium in the 1990s by crossing Swiss Fox and Belgian Dwarf rabbits, and possibly Jersey Woollies or Dwarf Angoras also. However, some experts believe the Lionhead dates back much further than that, and its exact ancestry is not certain.

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In the previous article on obesity in cats, I mentioned that overweight cats can suffer numerous health problems, including a serious liver disease that is often fatal. On the other end of cat obesity, cats that are not eating enough is just as dangerous.

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Rabbit Out of the HatWe always see magicians pulling rabbits out of hats by their ears, and the long ears seem like such obvious handles for grabbing a bunny. However, rabbits ears are actually very sensitive, delicate appendages that should never be used to life the animal. They are not to be used to lifting your rabbit up no matter what the circumstance is.

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January 12th, 2010Rabbit: Lionhead Lop

Lionhead LopOrigins: Lionhead Lops were bred by crossing Lionhead rabbits with Holland Lops to get a bunny with the pronounced mane of the Lionhead, but with the floppy ears of the Holland Lop. They were introduced at around the same time as the Lionhead, in the late 1990s. It is still not recognized in most countries as having a consistent breed type.

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Obese CatFeeding your cat and keeping him healthy is usually a very easy process. It doesn’t take much to keep up with feeding your cat two or three times a day with decent cat food. However, there are times when your cat may go through periods of eating problems. Some cats become way too fat from overeating and others lose weight rapidly because they are not eating enough.

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Guinea pigs make a remarkable range of noises, as many guinea pig lovers may have know it by no. Your guinea pig communicates through its unique sounds and behavioral patterns. By knowing what these are, you can understand your pet much better.

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