When we first started keeping tropical fish – we did have one major disaster which wiped out the whole tank. It was a particularly gruesome situation which we could have avoided but I didn’t count as “our fault”…

We had gone away for a long weekend and yes, you’ve guessed it, the thermostat on the tank heater broke, the temperature of the water soared – fish tank extinction ensued…and my family and I were in tears on our return…

I was so shaken by the experience that for a while we kept only plants in our aquarium as we didn’t have the heart to start again. Read the rest of this entry »

Mouth health is important for your dog’s overall health and longevity. Apart from tooth problems, periodontal disease can also affect general health. Bacteria that are released into the bloodstream through the inflamed gums can lodge in places like the kidneys and heart valves. Start dental care early to prevent disease and get your dog used to the toothbrush!

Brushing your dog’s teeth should not be a chore for you or your dog anyway. Instead, it should be an enjoyable time for both of you. If you take things slowly at the beginning and give lots of praise, you and your dog will start looking forward to your brushing sessions. Read the rest of this entry »

It is really neat to have your own pet. Cats, dogs fish, and other kinds of pets always needed care and attention from their owners at frequent times. They need food protection and recreation so they can live very happy lives.

Dogs are a lot of fun to have as pets but they can be a handful nowadays. They can be messy, damage certain things, even raid the refrigerator costing you more for groceries. But the bright side is dogs can be trained to behave and become obedient and bring the chaos down to a minimum. There are many kinds of breeds of dog in the world and some of them are among the working group. For example, the Saint Bernard’s unmatched strength makes it perfect to be a rescue dog because it can save the lives of even overweight people and fight off large predators. Read the rest of this entry »

Cat fights can happen for many reasons. As an owner it can be very distressing to see your cats fight each other. Fortunately there are some simple measures you can take to prevent it from happening again.

There are lots of reasons for two cats to fight. One of the most common reasons is a new cat that was introduced into the house fighting with the older cats. This a normal response, because cats were once wild animals and needed to defend their territories from other cats.

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• Where possible access should be available to the outside environment. A cats natural instinct is to roam, explore and hunt. Obviously there are a wealth of things to keep a cat entertained in such an environment.
• Spend time with your cat. Talk to it, pet it and play with it. Quality time for you both!
• Get your cat to socialize with other people, new faces and smells are interesting !
• Get another cat. Although it is better to do this when a kitten, older cats can be introduced, but make sure they are compatible.
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