posted by Tess on Apr 27
Some tropical fish, either because of their size, feeding habits, or just their natural behavior, are not suitable for beginners to try and raise in a community tank. These are some of the big and bad, that you may want to avoid until you’re more experienced.
Oscar- This native of the Amazon River and its tributaries, is a large fish, reaching 13-14″ in length, although it can be sexually mature and laying eggs at 4″. They do best in a tank with no “fussy” things like slender plants or ornaments. They prefer a medium texture substrate because they’re great diggers, but do like wood or rock platforms that create a cave. The recommended food for Oscars is feeder goldfish, because they basically will eat anything small, that moves. This is why they can’t be kept with smaller fish, or livebearers that will have young. Most hobbyists use a special large stick food that absorbs some water and moves with the motion in the aquarium, so it mimics prey.
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posted by Tess on Apr 25
How do I know if my pet has worms?
Cats: A number of intestinal parasites will produce no visible symptoms in your cat at all – or at least not at First. Other parasites such as the tapeworm will usually be visible in your cat’s feces and in the hair or on the skin around his anus.
Other symptoms of worms in cats may include:
* Vomiting
* Persistent dry cough
* Swollen abdomen
* Anemia
* Diarrhea
* Persistent scratching around the anus
* Weight loss
* Eating a great deal without putting on weight
* Breathing problems
* Bad breath
Dogs: In many cases you may not even know that your dog has worms without having a sample of his feces analyzed. Certain intestinal parasites such as tapeworm however are usually clearly visible either clinging to the skin or hair around the dog’s anus or in a fresh feces.
Other symptoms of worms in dogs may include:
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posted by Tess on Apr 20
Have you ever felt that you and your horse should be able to form a better partnership? Do you want the horse to look at you as someone he can trust his life with, as well as a buddy, partner, and a creative individual who does “fun stuff?” There are so many ways to do this, but you should first have a basic understanding of the nature of the horse: how they react to situations they see as dangerous, what they look for in a leader, and some qualities horses appreciate. We would create a better relationship with our horses if we try to understand their intentions.
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posted by Tess on Apr 16
2-1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 Tablesppon Brewer’s Yeast
6 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 egg, beaten
Combine the ingredients and blend into dough. Roll out dough to 1/2″ thick and cut into smaller pieces and bake on an oiled pan at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
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posted by Tess on Apr 12
Fleas.
Dog fleas are different to those which infest humans and cats. When a flea bites, it injects saliva to stop the blood clotting whilst it sucks it up. The saliva contains chemicals which often cause an allergic reaction in the dog.
The signs are:
Bites which look like small red pimples.
Black, gritty material in the coat, and areas of inflammation on the animals back.
Scratching.
What is the treatment?
Spring-clean the house and Treat the dog’s favorite places with a suitable insecticidal spray. Flea tablets or collars are a good extra precaution, and spray badly affected animals frequently with insecticide during the summer months. (the flea season)
Ticks
The common tick seen on dogs is the sheep tick. this has a large abdomen that stretches as it fills with blood. It hangs on to the dog’s hair and sticks it’s mouth parts through the skin to suck blood.Ticks are usually found on the underside of the dog, under the forelegs and on the head.
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posted by Tess on Apr 8
What causes travel or motion sickness?
Travel or motion sickness is caused by movement in different directions, particularly when the animal is sitting or standing still in a moving vehicle, boat or plane. It can also happen when there is a loss of visual contact with the outside horizon or due to pressure changes in the inner ear during Air Travel.
These events may cause confusion in the balance center of the inner ear, leading to fatigue, nausea, dizziness and even vomiting. It is not known why some animals are more prone to motion sickness than others. Many will gradually become accustomed to traveling and motion sickness will disappear after a few regular journeys.
While the majority of animals overcome motion sickness and learn to enjoy the journey, others continue to suffer the symptoms throughout their lives. This makes any journey traumatic for both the pet and the owner.
What is PetAlive EasyTravel Solution?
PetAlive EasyTravel Solution contains a combination of selected herbal and homeopathic ingredients known to successfully Treat all the major symptoms of Travel or Motion Sickness.
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posted by Tess on Apr 4
Unlike some aspects of dog ownership, naming your dog is just plain fun! The pets themselves don′t require much; they just need a pleasing dog name they can identify with when you give them commands. But if you plan to show a purebred dog in competitions, there’s a lot to consider when it’s time to choose a dog name for your dog’s American Kennel Club certificate. Let’s start at the beginning.
The name of the kennel your dog came from is part of his show name. Usually, it’s the first part of his name as it appears on the certificate. If you purchased your dog from a show kennel, then the kennel’s name should be first, such as: Dexy’s Fido. If you bred the dog yourself, then use your own original kennel name. You can also use a combination such as ‘Dexy’s Fido of (your kennel name here)’ so that your dog’s name reflects both where he comes from and where he now resides.
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posted by Tess on Apr 1
Tropical fish are like other species in many respects, and that includes the fact that they have diseases or disorders that may resemble those of other animals, but are specific to the fish themselves. One good example is tumors.
Just as humans, cats or dogs may get cancer or other types of tumors, so can tropical fish. The main difference is that treatment in fish is nearly impossible, depending on the type and location of the mass. Not only are they difficult to handle where a human can have clear visual access to them, but such things as surgery are basically out of the question.
Tumors generally show themselves as a lump under or on the skin of fish. These are a distinct bump or lump, as opposed to the white fluff of skin diseases. For the most part, tumors are benign, although it’s possible for one to grow so large that the fish’s quality of life declines and you may have to euthanize them.
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