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Is Building Your Own Rabbit Hutch The Best Option For You?
Posted by in Pets Galore on January 29th, 2010
The most basic and expensive investment that you need to make when purchasing a brand new rabbit or another rabbit is the cage. Rabbit cages that are high quality and offer everything that a rabbit needs such as room to move around and some jumping space can run you up to $300+. For the price of a simple low quality cage you can make yourself one even better than what a store would charge $300 for, with just a little time and effort.
However, if you build your very own rabbit hutch out of a few simple material you can cut the cost down to $50 or less that will have more room and a lot more comfortable for your rabbit than anything you could purchase at the stores.
And another benefit to building your own rabbit hutch is the added jumping room that you can add for your brand new rabbit, this is vital to a happy but caged rabbit. If your rabbit does not have enough jumping room to get some exercise throughout the day you run the risk of having a depressed rabbit, which can lead to bad behavior.
Also if you want to give your rabbit all of the luxuries that you possibly can you could also add a type of AstroTurf to the cage. This lets the rabbit feel as though it is back out hopping on the grass all within the confines of its rabbit hutch.
If you are sly enough you can make up a whole bunch of ways to customize your rabbit hutch as well. Such as one woman who told me about her rabbit hutch that she came up with. She included flowers and various other plants into the hutch making it feel a little more outdoorsy.
Its no wonder so many people are searching for ways to build their own rabbit hutch as the initial investment is so much lower than purchasing a cage right off the bat and when you get the time and money you can add things to upgrade to it as well. You will like the hutch more and so will your brand new rabbit.
Dan Foote has been in the same situation, looking for a great alternative to purchasing a rabbit cage and while searching online found the perfect way to build your own rabbit cage.
A Portable Dog Kennel Can Be a Welcome Retreat for Your Pet
Posted by GuestPoster in Pets Galore on January 5th, 2010
A portable dog kennel is a very important to the health, safety and the complete happiness of your pet. Having a plastic dog kennel in your home for your pet, most importantly sets the boundaries early. Through proper crate training your pet will feel loved and cared by having a personal private space within your busy household. This safe haven also gives the animal a sense of security and relieves stress that the pet may otherwise display in other potentially destructive fashions throughout the home.
When either selecting or deciding upon an enclosure or crate, it is important to consider what the purpose will be. Will it be used within solely within your home or do you plan on using it when you are traveling, too? Considering these factors before you start looking will help in determining what materials it should be constructed from and what type would be best. For instance, you may want to consider portable dog kennels if you are going to move it around a lot or take it on the road.
Keeping the animal isolated during certain family actives or events is often helpful. Confining your pet during events such as dinner or large social gatherings will assure that the animal does not get confused as to who is allowed within the boundaries of the home. It’s important to equip the enclosure with entertaining dog supplies such as toys and chews to occupy your pet.
The pet’s isolation in the enclosure will also prevent them from getting overwhelmed by the large number of people and the overwhelming sensual stimulation. The proper use of an animal pen will create and maintain a respectable and meaningful relationship between you and your pet. The quality and features of a dog kennel will vary by type and brand. They can be light weight from small pets. Large portable dog kennels can be made of sturdy metal or plastic construction that can contain even the largest of animal.
If your animal is allowed to run and roam free within or around the home environment, the danger exists that the animal may destroy or interfere with everyday events with their playful attitude or cravings for attention. Remember you are investing in the health and safety of your pet and your home. Once you know the size of your animal and determine the features that you require, you’ll be in a good position to choose a reliable dog kennel for your pet.
Pet Bad Breath and Flatulence
Posted by whaleadmin in Pets Galore on October 6th, 2009
Cats have their own social networking scheme… mainly revolving around food. They wander from house to house and sit on people’s doorsteps, with the sort of lean and hungry look few humans can resist. Cats seldom go hungry.
One wandering cat had been doing so well from the neighbours that his owner had to tie a label round neck saying: ‘Please don’t feed me I’m getting fussy at home.’
And yes they are fussy eaters. They don’t tuck into cow dung or rotten garbage as dogs tend to do. They don’t roll in fox urine and don’t expect humans to pick up their droppings.
Okay, so dogs problems are rather different to those of cats. When they jump up and slobber all over you they’re only trying to be affectionate. They can’t help it if they have bad breath and suffer from the most malodorous flatulence. So, cats versus dogs… which are the cleanest?
Cats get our vote because they are always washing themselves.
Dealing With Dog Fleas
Posted by whaleadmin in Pets Galore on September 28th, 2009
Taking the proper steps to prevent fleas on your dogs is going to go a long way towards keeping your house empty of these vicious little biters, as well as keeping your dog a little more sane. When there are fleas on dogs, the pooch typically gets very irritated, and doesn’t act quite right. While in most dogs this isn’t a problem, as they will simply bark, or what I consider as complaining, because they have itchy areas around their neck that they can’t reach. In other dogs though, or dogs that may have a temperament issue, having a dog flea problem could easily cause them to become aggressive and irritable, which may in turn cause them to eventually bite you or someone else.
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How to Kill Fleas on Puppies
Posted by whaleadmin in Pets Galore on September 12th, 2009
If your puppy has fleas you may be tempted to use some of the cheap flea control products found over the counter at most grocery stores and pet shops. However, you would be much better off saving your money because these products are cheap for a reason. They don’t work! If anything, they will only kill a portion of the fleas your puppy has, plus they contain ingredients that are dangerous to mammals (including humans and pets) as well as fleas. A trip to the veterinarian will end up costing you hundreds of dollars, just because you wanted to save a few dollars on flea medication! Capstar for dogs is very safe for puppies. It can be used on puppies as long as they are older than 4 weeks of age. Unlike flea collars, Capstar is very effective at killing adult fleas. After administration, you can expect 100% of adult fleas on your puppy to be killed within 4 hours. Keep in mind though, that Capstar only kills adult fleas and there are probably lots of eggs, larvae, and pupae living in your puppy’s environment. This will eventually hatch into adult fleas. You should be prepared to continue treatment with more doses of Capstar. Once your puppy reaches 6-8 weeks of age, you can use other long-acting flea medications as recommended by your veterinarian.
What Do You Do If You Have A Sick Pet Animal?
Posted by whaleadmin in Pets Galore, insurance on August 21st, 2009
Being the loving owner of a pet animal has its positives and its negatives like everything else in life. One of the negatives is when your pet becomes either sick or is in some way involved in an accident that will result in it being injured. Sickness and injuries are troublesome not just for the extra work and effort you will have to put into it but also because it can cost you a substantial amount of money.
Pet medicine are just as expensive as medicine for humans and if your pet needs to go to the hospital to receive treatment and/or surgery you can see the price soar significantly and very fast. To avoid having to cover all of these costs yourself you should consider getting a LOW PRICE INSURANCE FOR PETS. There are a lot of companies that will offer different packages depending on your needs and wants and at different prices. Have a look through them all and pick the one that suits you.
How To Catch A Squirrel?
Posted by whaleadmin in Pets Galore on August 17th, 2009
Squirrel Pest Control – - from the word itself, is one way of getting rid of those pests that we never wanted to see in our entire life. Preventing squirrel attacks would mean better life for our trees, fruits and vegetables, as well as better life for us. A recent study from one association, states that squirrels are the number one nuisance in the United States. This statement, therefore, could mean that squirrels have and will cost a huge selection of problems, not only to humans but to other living and non-living things as well. Wide varieties of pest control equipment have been invented for the squirrels to finally get out of their way in homes. One is a squirrel cage. Squirrel cages are one way screen cages made of wire, which once put in dim areas, it discreetly becomes like a passageway for the squirrels, only with no exit. Squirrels tend to use holes as their passageway to go wherever they want in any part of the house. That is why it is extremely advised to close all the holes or all the construction gaps that one may see inside the house to prevent the squirrels from having a discreet passageway. Even the smallest holes that squirrels can hardly fit should be close for precautionary measures. Another squirrel pest control that was invented is the strobe light. Strobe light annoys the squirrels since their eyes are sensitive to this light. When installed inside the house, it simply drives the squirrel out of the house because their eyes are hurt by these strobe lights, making them go away. Through this method, squirrels are drove away without hurting or killing them. Squirrel traps are also available in the market. They are put on a place where the squirrel can’t see, and they are trapped by capturing their feet, or any part of their body, hence they cannot go anywhere anymore.
The Catlike Shiba Inu
Posted by whaleadmin in Pets Galore on August 14th, 2009
The Amazing Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu is not your ordinary dog, sometimes they are just outright weird. Shiba Inu doggies don’t bark much, they prefer a soft, gentle howl, although when frightened or just plain aren’t getting their way, they possess the dreaded “Shiba Shriek”. If you own one you will constantly hear “Is he/she part fox? They are extremely clean dogs that groom themselves, much the same way as at cat. Even the Shiba personality is very much like a cat. Like cats, Shibas are very independent dogs that have a mind of their own. Shiba Inu dogs require a lot of love and patience to train. They need to be convinced as much as trained. These dogs won’t blindly follow you like, let’s say a retriever. They expect to be treated with respect, affection and to get some treats. They are loyal and affectionate dogs, that will follow a loving owner anywhere and stand fearless by their side, but I tend to think they consider the relationship more of a equal partnership, than an typical owner-master arrangement.
If you are an active person, that appreciates a smart independent minded dog, you will never want another breed.
Grooming your Dog
Posted by whaleadmin in Pets Galore on July 15th, 2009
There is almost nothing that pet owners won’t do for their beloved little ones. We treat our dogs like they are part of the family. That’s why it is so important to remember to get your dog to a groomer, or at least do some of the basic care yourself. There are a few grooming tasks that dogs need on a regular basis to stay at their best. The first is teeth brushing. This is something you can do without taking your dog to the groomer, but you should get someone to show you how to do it properly (it’s not like brushing people teeth). The next important grooming care task is to clip/file your dog’s nails. This isn’t always as easy as it sounds… especially for dogs with black toenails. You can pick up a pair of nail clippers at any pet store. One more thing that some pet owners forget about is bathing and trimming their dog. You can probably get the bathing part done by yourself, but you’ll probably need to get the haircut/trim done by a professional. Hopefully this reminds a few people about a couple things your dog needs to remain at his best.
Tips in this article from a professional loveland groomer.
Pitbull Fights
Posted by whaleadmin in Pets Galore on June 28th, 2009
Pit bull terriers were brought into the United States in 19th century. They were bred as fighting dogs in England, where at one stage every county had its own breed of dog, and this kind of breeding did not stop when the dogs arrived in America.
Pit bull terriers are given special training so that they will fight to the death by owners who are involved in pitbulls fighting. There is over 100,000 people taking part in illegal pitbull
photo credit: footloosietyfights involving pitbull terriers in the United States today. This is an illegal “sport”, and is motivated only by making money through gambling.
If you suspect anybody of being involved in illegal dog fights, it is your moral duty to report them to your local police department.