Neon Tetras in Your Tropical Fish Aquarium

Neon Tetra fish are small freshwater fishes and very popular with tropical aquarium enthusiasts because of their bright colors and ease of care. Probably the most popular tropical aquarium Tetra is the Neon Tetra. Originally from freshwater streams in Brazil, Columbia and Peru, it's a peaceful, community fish and quite suitable for the beginner aquarist. Black...

Help! My Dog Has Heartburn!

Yes, it's true! Dogs can get heartburn just like humans can, but the condition isn't nearly as frequent with our canine friends. Unfortunately, when they do suffer from a bout, they can't tell you what's wrong, and they can't just pop an antacid to take care of the problem. As your pet's owner and companion, you need to know what the signs of heartburn in dogs...

Essential Dwarf Hamster Keeping Tips

Although they may be smaller to the cousin species, Syrian Hamsters, the dwarf hamster requires the same amount of care. There are several different species of dwarf hamster and they all can make wonderful pets. Hamster's First Birthday by Dan Derrett Dwarf hamsters can often be more delicate, skittish, and faster to make an escape. Their small size allows...

Nano Reef Aquarium

There is a new growing popularity in the reef keeping hobby called Nano Reefs. As the name implies, a nano reef is a reef aquarium on a small scale; 2.5 to 29 gallons. The price of a nano reef is also on a small scale, from the tank itself, the lighting, and it takes less live rock and corals to make a very dramatic reef display. It was often thought that...

Treating Symptoms of Hookworms in Dogs

Hookworms are very common in dogs, most especially in puppies. Most of the time, puppies catch the disease more readily than full-grown dogs. Hookworms are tiny internal parasites that can infect a dog or puppy, and are sometimes fatal, most notably in puppies. While the instance of hookworm is uncommon in older dogs, they may still be infected, but if they...

Lighting, Heating and UVB for Chameleons

Chameleons, being reptiles, have a different attitude towards night and day, thus they are more sensitive to changing temperatures and lighting ad compared to humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are also more inclined to be active at night, and start their day once dusk takes place. However, when they are taken as pets, their lifestyle changes, and this...

The Most Common Hedgehog Diseases

While hedgehogs are usually hardy little individuals, it may be inevitable that your hedgehog will become ill during the course of its life. Hygiene and a clean environment will go a long way to keeping your hedgehog healthy as will keeping its cage in a draft free part of the house. You should always keep hedgehogs within a temperature range of 70-85 degrees...

The Most Common Pet Infections and Pet Medications

Our pets are our best friends. We love them and their company and they have an unconditional love for us. And when one of them gets sick, it can be just as tough as having to care for a sick child. It's also just as stressful. Infections are the most common health issue in dogs and cats, as well as many other animals you may have as a pet. There are a few common...

Pet Bird Care - 5 Ways to Help Your Pet Bird Live Longer

How long your bird lives is directly related to the care that you give it. And since there are never any guarantees in life, the following five suggestions can greatly increase their life span as well as quality of life. Whatcha Doin'? by Tim Zim Seek Regular Professional Care Instinct causes birds to hide their symptoms of illness. This is because in the...

The Norweigan Forest Cat is a Beast

The Norwegian Forest cat is quite a beastly feline, in appearance, and occasionally demeanor. They are known for being gentle with humans, and reasonably patient with children. However, just like the pit bull (sorry to mention dogs) can be a deadly creature, so too can the Forest Cat. Not necessarily to humans, but to small rodent-like creatures that roam the...

The Antediluvian Andalusian - An Ancient and Aspiring Horse

The Andalusian horse is one of the oldest pure horse breeds in the world. It has been highly regarded since the Middle Ages and reigned for several centuries as the embodiment of perfection, but Spanish horses have always been esteemed for their quality and appearance since Roman times. Andalusian Workout by David De Biasí The Andalusian has officially...

Raising a Pet Coatimundi: Learn The Details

Raising a pet coatimundi can be quite a challenge at the start especially if you're going to do this for the first time. You need to know a lot of important things. You also need to consider different sets of factors while you're doing this so that you can ascertain that your exotic pet won't grow up having bad habits that may cause you some harm later on. Pet...

A Healthy Dog Eats His Greens

Like humans, vegetables are also important for the optimum health of dogs. What your dog eats has a direct relationship with your dog's holistic well-being and total lifespan. Vegetables are excellent sources of important vitamins and minerals which are required for the various biological processes of the body. More importantly, vegetables are also great sources...

Tips on Purple Firefish Care

Purple firefish (Nemateleotris decora) are members of the family Microdesmidae. These little fish are native to the Indo-West Pacific. Their habitat ranges from the Philippines to Australia. They were first made known to the aquarium trade in 1973 by marine aquatic experts Randall and Allen. Purple firefish are often mistaken for gobies. While they are very...

Thinking of Buying a Horse?

There is so much excitement and anticipation in the very art of buying a horse. It is certainly a task not to be taken lightly. A horse is certainly not as easy to drop off at your local shelter as a cat is. When you buy a horse it should be genuine, not a spur of the moment whim. Nah ... Don't Think So! by Cindy Seigle The biggest consideration when buying...

Gregarious Gerbils Make Great Pets

Gerbils make excellent first pets for your children (and you!). They don't smell, they're active at various hours of the day, not nocturnal like most rodents, and are very inquisitive and playful by nature. They love to explore and are easy to tame, traits that make them a sure hit with all the members of your family. Another great thing about gerbils is that...

Common Boa Keeping - the Perfect Pet Snake

Common boas (boa constrictor imperator) are underrated as a pet snake. The majority of snakes kept as pets are corn snakes or royal pythons. These species are popular for good reasons. They are small enough to be manageable, easy to care for, and are often good feeders and breeders if kept in optimal conditions. Neither, however, have the majesty of a boa constrictor. Boa...

Corals and Their Habitat

Corals are a beautiful addition to any saltwater aquarium and they can also have beneficial effects on the miniature semi-ecosystem that exists in a well functioning aquarium. Corals in Home Aquarium by Antonio Guerra Corals are living animals that are commonly called sessile invertebrates. What this means is that they are animals that don't have a backbone...

Ten Things to Consider When Purchasing a Savannah Cat

1.) Savannahs are like any other domestic pet. They need food, shelter, basic veterinary care, and a safe, loving home. If you can't provide for these basic needs, you shouldn't consider buying a savannah or any other pet, really. 2.) Savannahs are a larger breed of cat. They can reach weights of 15 -20 pounds or more. While you may not mind a large loving...

The Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier is undeniably an adorable breed. A mixture of England's finest terriers, the Yorkshire Terrier, or "Yorkie," is a combination of the Clydesdale Terrier, English Black and Tan Terrier, Waterside Terrier and the Paisley Terrier. By the late 1800s, Yorkies had made their way to the United States, but their name did not come about until the...