tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46816068444823360552024-03-13T09:30:01.685-07:00Prior Timesanimal and petsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-80373821497125997832016-07-02T22:53:00.002-07:002016-07-02T22:53:56.805-07:00Choosing The Right Pet For You<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Most individuals have an idea just what type of pet they want; however, the maintenance of a pet can cause some concern. Knowing how to choose the correct pet for you may be easy. You may have had several pets as a child and know you need a companion for your own home or you may have always wanted a pet but been told you could not have one. Whatever the case you may need to take into consideration some key points to pet care when deciding what pet is right for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First some pets take more care than others. Dogs are very needy animals. They are very sensitive towards their owners. I am sure most of you have heard of dogs tearing up a house when left along all day. Dogs can get bored even when they have other dog companions and toys. They need the human interaction. Most dog owners take their dogs out for a walk before work and after work for the exercise and play time. Other owners who work outside will often let their dogs come to work with them to keep them out of trouble. Cats on the other hand can amuse themselves and as long as you put your valuables on a shelf, they cannot reach and keep a clean house they will sleep, look out windows, and play with toys while you are away. Fish are another type of pet that is typically low maintenance except for cleaning the fish tank.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pet care is very important when you own a pet. They need attention from their owners, positive reinforcement, training, and love. Fish are usually excluded from this statement, as they just need food, proper tank maintenance, and a few plants to sustain life, however the point is proper pet care is required when you own any pet. The decision will be yours to make in choosing what the right pet is for you. Above I mentioned three types of pets and little about their care, now I am going to look at it a little more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">While dogs are high maintenance and require the most training they are also one of the best pets to own. They can alert you to danger, alert you to someone at the door, and give unconditional love back. A dog only asks in return for proper care and a great deal of attention. If you cannot be home all the time, you will want to make sure the dog has a roof over their heads in case of inclement weather, and a huge yard to play in. Some dogs can jump fences so it may be best to have a dog run in the yard so they can move about, but not escape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cats on the other hand can be high or low maintenance depending on breed as well as personality. Some cats require hours of people attention while others shirk attention. Some cats belong to a one pet household. They do not like to share their owner’s affections and will become upset if not mean towards the infiltrator. Others need the playmate’s attention to live happily. It will be hard to determine just which type of cat you own when you first buy them as kittens as their personalities are just developing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pet care is the most important factor when you are deciding which pet is right for you and your home. You will want to consider all the pet care needs of the animals you are looking at as well as the breed you are looking at to determine if they will have a happy place in your home.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-45427828166577779272016-07-02T22:48:00.000-07:002016-07-02T22:48:05.963-07:00Cavy Care: Is A Guinea Pig Right For You<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you are thinking about getting a pet for your home, you might want to consider a guinea pig. Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are lovable furry little critters that will bring you a lot of joy. In addition, guinea pigs can be a perfect first pet for children because they are easy to care for and more cuddly than a hamster and or fish. Here is some more information to help you determine whether a guinea pig is the right pet for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you are thinking about getting a pet for your home, you may a first consider a dog or cat. These animals are perfect for homes if you have a lot of time to dedicate to owning a pet. Dogs and cats need a lot of attention and a lot of space. Guinea pigs on the other hand are just as cute as dog, cats, and they do not require near as much space or care. Many people love the idea of guinea pigs as first pets for children because they live a lot longer than hamsters or gerbils. In fact, a well cared for guinea pig can live up to eight or nine years. Once you own a guinea pig, you will be hooked by these cute, sweet natured critters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When you go to the store to get a guinea pig, it is always a good idea to look at them carefully and choose them by their personality. Each guinea pig has his or her own personality. Some are more reserved in nature, while others are more outgoing. If you are choosing a guinea pig for your child, you want to make sure that your guinea pig can tolerate being held and petted. Guinea pigs are not known to be aggressive or to bite, but your child will have no fun with a shy guinea pig. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Guinea pigs are also should social animals, and they enjoy the company of other guinea pigs. If you are planning to get a guinea pig, you might want to consider getting two guinea pigs at the same time. Male guinea pigs get along quite well with each other when you get them when they are babies. Male guinea pigs will fight with each other. If you introduce them after they are grown. Female guinea pigs can also get along well with each other. It is not recommended that you get a male and a female, unless you want to breed guinea pigs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When looking at guinea pig cages, you need to find one that will allow enough room for movement and play. Guinea pigs like to stay hidden when they sleep, so make sure that your cage has a place where they can hide. A plastic or wooden structure inside the cage is always a good idea. You will also want to add some sort of betting to the bottom of your guinea pig cage for easy cleanup. Cedar chips are not recommended. You also want to include a large water bottle for your guinea pig. If you have, two guinea pigs consider getting two water bottles. Guinea pigs love to drink water, so make sure that you give them plenty of fresh water every day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some experts recommend adding vitamin C drops to their water. This works well for some guinea pigs. However, some guinea pigs do not like the taste and will not drink the water. If you do decide to add vitamin C drops to their water, make sure they are staying hydrated throughout the day. If you choose not to include vitamin C drops with their water. You can supplement their diet with fresh fruits and vegetables. Guinea pigs love fresh vegetables and fruits of all kinds. Just make sure that you are not overfeeding your guinea pigs and use fruits and vegetables as treats. As far as food is concerned, you will want to feed your guinea pigs specially formulated guinea pig pellets available at pet stores. Guinea pigs also needed daily supply of Timothy hay to help aid in digestion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Guinea pigs are great pets for all types of homes. When you get your guinea pig young, you can work with it to social it. You and your children will enjoy these adorable pets for many years to come.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-89276988084348566562016-07-02T22:43:00.002-07:002016-07-02T22:48:30.986-07:00Caring For Your Diabetic Cat<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If your cat has just been diagnosed with diabetes, you might be afraid of what the future holds for your beloved pet. The good news is that cats can live long, healthy lives after being diagnosed with diabetes. The trick is that you, as a pet owner, must be dedicated to care for your cat during his or her illness. Diabetes is not a death sentence for pets. Here is some information to help you understand what you need to do to help your diabetic cat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Regular Medical Care: After your cat has been diagnosed with diabetes, it is imperative that you visit your veterinarian on a regular basis. Your cat will need regular checkups to check the blood sugar levels and to make sure that he or she is receiving the right amount of insulin. When your cat goes in for a check up, the vet will ask that you do not feed your cat twelve hours part to the checkup. While your cat is at the check up, your veterinarian will draw blood and check blood sugar levels. People that have diabetes are able to check their blood sugar at home. However, this is not possible with cats unless you buy a glucose monitoring system. Your will probably ask that you bring your cat in every three months for this type of checkup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Getting your Cat Insulin: When your cat has diabetes, it is your responsibility to make sure that your cat receives the proper dose of insulin twice a day. The amount of insulin that your cat will need will vary according to your cat's individual condition. Most cats will receive between three and five units of insulin to times per day. It is important that you establish a routine for your cat. Your cat needs to receive insulin 12 hours apart. Most people that have diabetic cats will give their cat and insulin shot at the same time every morning and at the same time every evening. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It is not difficult to learn to give your cat insulin injections. Your veterinarian will walk you through the process, and then you can repeat this at home. Usually your veterinarian will recommend that you give your cat injections between the shoulder blades in the scruff of the neck. With patience and practice, your cat will barely feel the injections. In fact, most diabetic cats know when it is time to get their injection and they may actually remind you by meowing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stocking the Right Supplies: It is important that you have the right supplies on hand to help treat your diabetic cat. You will need a vial of insulin as prescribed by your veterinarian, syringes and alcohol swabs. It is always a good idea to order your insulin when you are about halfway empty. It may take a couple days for your veterinarian to order your insulin. Your veterinarian might also recommend getting your diabetic cat vitamin supplements and seating him or a special prescription diet such as Science Diet W/D. You must be able to see your cat immediately after he or she receives their injection. It is also a good idea to have some numbers to your veterinarian into at least two 24-hour emergency vet clinics available with you at all times just in case your cat needs help. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many people who owned diabetic cats worried about the costs that this condition incurs. It certainly does cost money to take care of a diabetic cat. A vial of insulin will cost you approximately $85 and will last you about two months. A box of 100 Syringes will cost about $30 and will last you 50 days, as you should use a new syringe for each injection. Prescription food will cost you about $40 for a 20-pound bag. However, it is important to remember that your cat is a part of your family. Most pet owners do not hesitate spending this kind of money on their pets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Patience and Love: Above of all when you have a diabetic cat, you need a lot of patience and a lot of love. It is not always easy to care for sick and ailing cat. However, with the right care, you can expect your diabetic cat to have many more years of happy life.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-26796859663949414692016-07-02T21:51:00.001-07:002016-07-02T21:51:42.389-07:00Can Feral Cats Be Tamed<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Feral cats are different from stray cats. Stray cats are usually the product of a person’s irresponsibility. Irresponsibility could be defined in two ways when it comes to strays: dumping a cat to fend for itself and/or neglecting to spay and neuter their cats. Stray cats can be timid, but are often easily tamed. Feral cats are cats that were probably born to wild parents and are wild themselves. Feral cats have had no human interaction and are very difficult to tame. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Because feral cats are difficult to tame, thus making them undesirable indoor pets, there are many rescue organizations that are dedicated to the trapping and spaying and neutering of feral cat colonies. Many times, these organizations trap the cats, have them spayed and neutered and then release them near where they were originally found. Then, they dedicate themselves to providing food to these colonies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Feral cats are everywhere. You can find feral cats in rural or farm areas, abandoned buildings and even parks and alleyways. You might catch a glimpse of them, but chances are that you would not be able to catch them easily. After all, they have not been around humans so any contact would make them shy away from you. If you have feral cats in your neighborhood, you may wonder whether these animals can be kept as pets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Taming a feral cat can be a difficult proposition simply because they are not accustomed to humans. Depending on the level of their interactions with humans, some cats might be classified as semi-feral, total feral or even a converted feral cat. Depending on what your cat is classified dictates your potential success in socializing it. In addition, it takes a lot of time, love and patience to tame these cats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you find a cat that is has been feral for a years, chances are that there is little to no chance of socializing it. With no human contact at all, these cats are overly independent and would never depend on a human for food or companionship. You might have better success with a cat that is semi-feral. In these instances, they have had some limited human contact. A converted feral cat would probably have the best chance at a normal life as someone’s pet. These cats were once domesticated, meaning that they probably started life as a pet and then was abandoned. The converted feral cat will more than likely eventually respond to human interactions such as love and affection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you want to attempt to tame a feral cat, remember that it can be hard work reaching out to the feral cat and getting them to trust you after being on their own. Sometimes, your efforts will not pay off for months, especially with older cats. If your attempts are a success, the rewards are well worth it because a strong bond can develop and loyalty and love is the reward. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you believe you have the time and the love to attempt to tame a feral, there are some things to remember. First, these cats see you as an intruder and are very likely to spit, hiss, bite and claw. This is a normal response as they are defending themselves against a perceived predator – you. If they manage to get in a few bites or scratches, you should apply first aid immediately. After you have successfully trapped a feral cat, your very first step is to get it to the vet for spay or neuter and to check for any diseases it may carry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a necessary step and an absolute must if you have other pets in the house. After you have arrived home with your cat, you need to let it adjust to you and the surroundings by giving it a small, safe place to stay. Allow the cat to stay in a small bathroom or laundry room, where it does not feel overwhelmed. You will need to take time every day to spend time with the cat and allow the cat to adjust to you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Remember, not all feral cats can be socialized; however with love and patience, your time and efforts may be worthwhile.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-50913294928654680552015-07-08T22:33:00.002-07:002015-07-08T22:33:46.587-07:003 Important Things To Remember When Training Your Puppy<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There are as many ways to raise a puppy as there are to raising a child. In fact, one way per family in general! But most of us agree that when it comes to children, certain things are universal and undisputed. Here are three things that a lot of people just do not think of when it comes to raising their dogs, however. How many times have we heard, "My dog just won't listen to me", or "He just won't behave!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The thing we all love about puppies the most is the way they live for us, the way they focus all they have on us, the way our lives become theirs. in the beginning, they study us to learn our body language, our facial expressions and our language. Until we teach them the English language, it's all they have. If we say, "Wanna go out?" one day, "Have to go potty?" the next day, and, "Hafta pee?" the third day, if they DO figure out what we want, it is because we have picked up the leash and moved toward the door with a happy face! If you want to speed up his training by three-fold, teach him YOUR language. Pick a command for EACH behavior and stick with it. Tell all in your family to use the same words and commands, and your puppy will amaze you at how much faster he learns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The younger your puppy is, the faster he is growing, the more food and water he needs to fuel his metabolism, and the more often he has to go potty. Do not punish your puppy when he makes a house-breaking mistake. These are YOUR fault. Your puppy's age in weeks and his breed size determine how often he must go out. Once an hour is not too often for a large 6-week old puppy, especially if it is summertime. Dogs love the exciting smells outdoors, so there is no excuse to not have him housebroken by 7-8 weeks of age. Right after a nap, after he eats and after grooming are the key times, and he will signal you. If he is happily chewing a toy and gets up suddenly with his nose to the floor, move quickly! And every time he goes potty outside, praise him to high heaven! "What a good BOYY!", "GOOD go potty!" and the like. Dogs love our happy faces, and they will do anything to get it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Because of this, the worst punishment you ever need to give your dog is a scowl and to turn away from him. You can see his tail fall down and his face get so sad. He will learn the lesson, I guarantee it. But his attention span is only 3-5 minutes, so do not scorn him any longer. Love him up and give him your happy face again. Physical punishment is never necessary. Use consistent commands and loving praise and he will know what you want of him before you know. He will become a master of your body language and facial expressions in no time at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Naturally there are many aspects of training your puppy well. Loving kindness works just as well for puppies as it does with children, creating a happy, well-adjusted and obedient dog for life. These three important tips, used consistently with confidence, will start him well on his way.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-49795962738432715902015-07-08T22:17:00.001-07:002015-07-08T22:24:29.413-07:003 Easy to Teach Dog Tricks<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To teach your dog tricks even easy ones you need to have some small reward treats, be in a quiet suitable place and keep the training sessions to 10 - 15 minutes or your dog will start to get board, remember when he gets something right lots of praise and a reward treat, just be careful not to get him over excited or he will loose concentration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Getting your dog to give you his paw, first get your dog to sit, then as you say the word 'paw' take your dogs paw in your hand, give the dog a treat, repeat this, after a few times do not take his paw so quickly, say the word, count to one then take it, you should notice he is bringing his paw up as you say the word if he does not go back to saying it at the same time, do it a few more times then slow your response again. After 2 or 3 sessions most dogs pick this one up quite happily.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The high five, like a lot of tricks the high five is a progression of an earlier trick, in this cast the paw trick. Hold a treat in your fingers and raise your hand slightly higher than you would for the paw trick. You dog will think you want to do the paw trick and will reach for the treat with his paw as we taught him earlier, as he reaches up you say “high five” and give him the treat. Once your dog has mastered the paw trick this one should be very easy to learn and with just a few sessions he will be doing it on hand signal rather than voice control.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Getting your dog to jump through a hoop, before you start this one I would just like to ask you to be a little sensible and not hold the hoop too high as you do not want your dog to heart himself while doing the trick. Sit your dog on one side of a hoola hoop, get the dogs attention on your hand on the other side of the hoop take a treat in your hand and give the dog the command to release him from the sit, at first he may attempt to go around or under the hoop, if this happens start again, your dog wants the treat and will soon learn that going around or under does not get it so he will soon start going through it, when he does say hoopla and give him the treat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He will soon be jumping through the hoop on the command of hoopla. When I started doing this trick I had a medium sized dog (a Labrador) so I started with the hoop 6 inches from the ground and slowly raised it to waist height, if you have a smaller dog you might want to start with the hoop touching the ground so the dog just goes through the hoop and then slowly raise it as he gets used to the trick.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-11416763791457956892015-07-08T22:13:00.003-07:002015-07-08T22:24:42.276-07:001,000 Safe, Natural, And Effective Veterinary Secrets To Healing Your Pet<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most people do not know how to treat their pets when their pets needs them most. Surprisingly, alot of people do not even have the education or knowledge on how to care for their pets. The pet's life might be endangered if the owner do not has the knowledge. For example: If pets suffers from the aches and pains of old age and arthritis or it swallows household poison like chocolate, do the owners know how to deal with it? Most of the time the answer is "NO" as they are cluless on what to do next. So the next best action that a owner can do is to educate themselves better on how to care for their pets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you have the knowledge, you will be able to</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-- Instantly decide on a course of action for your ailing pet - so you can ease pain and start treatment immediately. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-- Easily afford natural and effective remedies regardless of your financial situation so your pet doesn't have to go without treatment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-- Quickly diagnose your sick or injured pet - so you can instantly know if you can administer care yourself or if you should seed medical help immediately. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-- Immediately begin regimens that have been proven to halt and or prevent diseases such as cancer and diabetes - so your pet can live a long and healthy life with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If the owner has very little knowledge and they are too dependent on vet as vet is the owner's only option , the pet will suffer because sometimes per owners</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-- Delay bringing their pet in for treatment because the pet becomes ill after hours</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-- Rely exclusively on harsh drug treatments because they (and their vets) are unaware of effective, gentle, natural ways to treat their pet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-- Discontinue treatment for chronic illnesses because it's complicated or expensive</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-- Aren't able to afford an office visit and or follow up treatment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most pet owners have no idea how to perform CPR, or even begin to give basic medical care to their pet. But you should know these things, because in some emergencies, you can't always get to the Vet in time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And that is why it is so important for everybody who loves and cares for a pets to have the appropriate information. It might even saves your pet's life one day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So the questions now is where to get the education and correct information?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You would have to pay hundreds of dollars to assemble enough books to cover all aspects of treatment in this one eBook. Books focusing on dogs, on cats, on behavior problems, chronic illness, and even trauma.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then, you'd have to find books on herbal remedies - presuming you already know which are safe for dogs and which for cats and which could cause complications (including death).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add to your cart books on dental health, acupressure, and homeopathy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So it is very expensive and time consuming. So how? And what can I do? I really love my pet and I want to learn stuffs that can help my pet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dr. Andrew Jones who himself is a vet has compile all the informations that owner needs into one e-book at a very affordable price. He has practiced Veterinary Medicine for over a decade. Over the past 12 years he has treated thousands of pets for a variety of problems, and currently own the Nelson Animal Hospital in Nelson BC, Canada. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So if you really want to learn the correct information because you love and care your pet so much, or you want to know more detail, Please click on the link below in the Resource Box to see it.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-87377703228366003562015-07-01T20:04:00.001-07:002015-07-01T20:04:23.950-07:00'On Trust' & 'Paid For': One of the Oldest Dog Tricks that Never Fail to Entertain<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“On Trust” & “Paid For” for are one of the oldest dog tricks that afford as much entertainment as anything a dog can do since the early 1900s. It is not the easiest trick to be taught but can be elaborated on and presented in several different forms to impress most people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To teach this trick call your dog to you, allowing him to stand up or sit down, as he desires, and hold his head steady with on hand, while you balance a piece of treat on his nose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Say to him, “On trust, on trust,” steadying and restraining his head from moving with one hand and holding up a threatening finger with the other and repeating the words, “On trust, on trust”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After which, release his head, saying “paid for,” and give him a little chuck under the chin, that will cause him to toss the treat up and catch it. Of course, in his earlier attempts he will not be able to catch the treat, but he should be allowed to eat the treat after it land on the floor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Continuous repetition of this training will produce efficiency. Over time you should stop restraining his head with your hand and allow him to balance the treat on his nose until you give him the words “Paid for.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He can also be taught also to hold the treat between his teeth and not to swallow it until told to do so. This trick can be made more impressive by holding a conversation with your dog. For instance, you might say: “Buddy, old man, here is a very yummy piece of treat, but it is ‘on trust.’”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Slightly emphasize the word “trust” and then go on and say: “I am glad you dislike to eat things on trust, but this I have just learned has been ‘paid for,’” emphasizing the words “paid for.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your dog can also be taught to toss the treat on hearing a certain number. To teach this, balance it on his nose and hold his head while you count plainly and deliberately, one, two, three, and then chuck him under the chin. Until he has had a great deal of practice he will toss it up as promptly at one, two, four, as he will at one, two, three, but he must be drilled until he will not toss it until he hears “three,” and it will make it easier for him if you slightly emphasize the “THREE” word.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In time you can use many combinations of figures and he will wait until he hears the emphasized “three.” In working him do not make him wait too long before you say “three,” and allow him to eat the treat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Trust” and “Paid For” dog tricks are considerably difficult to master and requires plenty of patience from you. Remember, do not punish your dog if he can’t master the trick, and rather blame yourself for being a lousy teacher. :-) In any case, enjoy training and have lots of fun along the way.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-61880926224752472442015-07-01T20:00:00.001-07:002015-07-01T20:00:37.542-07:00“Hybrid” dog – Isn’t that just another word for Mutt?<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Every day we hear more about the new “hybrid” dogs, or “designer” dogs. Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that are examples of this new “breed.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course they’re cute! All puppies are! Should you pay hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of dollars for one? Certainly not! The offspring of a mating between two purebred dogs of different breeds is a mongrel, a mutt. And if you have one, you should love it, train it and care for it as if it had the bluest blood of the canine kingdom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Every dog breed, and there are hundreds in the world, was “created” by humans. Each breed was developed for a specific purpose – whether that original job was guarding the flock or being the ideal lap-dog. There’s no reason that development shouldn’t continue. If there is a need for a dog with particular characteristics, enterprising individuals will come forward to fill that need.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">However, it takes many generations to “breed true.” Compare yourself to your siblings. Do you all have the same looks, same personality, same interests and strengths? Chances are, you don’t. Each of you has some of the “best” traits of your parents. But those may not be the same traits. And each of you has some of the worst.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Two of the best-known mixed-breeds out there now are the “Golden Doodle” and the “Puggle.” The thinking behind these crosses is fairly obvious: wouldn’t it be nice to have a Golden Retriever’s personality and willingness to please combined with the Poodle’s non-shedding coat and intelligence? Wouldn’t it be equally delightful to have a small dog without the breathing issues of a Pug, but quieter than a Beagle?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you are considering spending the kind of money that these “hybrids” are commanding, be sure to research all of the traits of the contributing breeds. You will get a mixture of the two. And an equally adorable mixture may be waiting for you at your local shelter – the size you want, with the coat you want and the adorable face that melts your heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you require certain characteristics in your puppy – whether a family member has allergies, or you have a very small, or no yard, or your household requires a quiet, “easy keeper,” or if you wish to fully participate in the world of canine competition, consider a pure-bred animal. There are over 150 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Research them at www.akc.org. Surely one of them is right for you.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-36209993933136657542015-07-01T19:57:00.001-07:002015-07-01T19:57:56.512-07:00Daddy, Can I Have A Puppy?<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bergen suggests that parents weigh the pros and cons of adding a pet to the household before agreeing to a child's request. "A pet can teach children responsibility and become a wonderful addition to a family-or it can be a burden," she says. Bergen recommends families consider the following before deciding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Who will care for the pet? Families should agree beforehand who will be responsible for feeding, walking, bathing and cleaning up after the pet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you have space for a pet? Families living in apartments or townhouses may prefer a cat, a bird or fish, rather than a Labrador retriever. Check the library or Internet to learn more about different types and breeds of pets to determine the one most suitable for your family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Owning a pet is time consuming and may be expensive. Family members should realize that they may have to give up other activities to properly care for a pet. If the prospect seems too daunting, parents may suggest waiting until the child is old enough to help care for an animal. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-14631367536152271122015-06-23T01:02:00.000-07:002015-06-23T01:02:43.656-07:00Care and Health Insurance for your Pet Pot Bellied Pig<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There have been lots of books written about dogs like Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows, Black Beauty is every girls dream horse after his memoirs were so cleverly translated, and a recent string of mystery novels featuring sleuthing cats have earned felines a place in the literary annals. Considering that isn’t it interesting that some of the animal characters most people seem to remember the best are pigs. When book lovers think of pigs they smile as they remember the sweet innocence of Wilbur as he strutted around the barnyard, or they shudder with delicious distaste as they think about how George Orwell's Napoleon ruled the farm after overthrowing the humans in Animal Farm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Recently pigs have been finding their way into more and more homes as family pets. Many pet owners are delighted by the pig’s keen intelligence and dynamic personality. Or they walk into a neat tidy barn and spot and entire litter of new piglets sleeping in a little pig heap on a bed of straw. The next thing they know they have purchased a young pot bellied pig and are taking it home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The first mistake people often make is assuming that a pot bellied pig would make a good pet for their family is that they don't really understand that the cuteness fades...fast. One minute they are holding a cute little piglet, the next they are looking at a short legged growing piglet with a strangely shaped skull, drooping jowls, and stiff hair.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The next mistake pet owners make when they purchase a potbellied pig is that they assume it will stay miniature sized. While it is true that the pot bellied pig is considerably smaller then its barnyard cousins pet owners need to understand that the pigs that are used for bacon and Easter hams are normally butchered at weight surpassing three hundred and fifty pounds. The full grown sows can weigh in at well over five hundred pounds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Once you have purchased a newborn potbellied pig you need to start thinking about its health care. Pot bellied pigs need to be spayed or neutered, they need to have their feet trimmed on a regular basis, they need to have their long tusks trimmed, and they need yearly vaccinations. Purchasing a pet health plan for your new pet might help make veterinary care more affordable. If you decide to purchase a health insurance plan for your pot bellied pig make sure it is one that it will still be valid at the end of your pets life, which could bet twenty years away. If you are unable to find a pet health insurance company who is selling coverage for potbellied pigs try to get a deal through an insurance company that insure farmers’ valuable livestock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In addition to health insurance pot bellied pig owners should probably consider getting some type of liability insurance in case their pot bellied pig accidentally hurts someone. For the most part pot bellied pigs are low key and amiable but once in a while you can stumble across one that gets irritated with people. Just like their larger, barnyard cousins, pot bellied pigs a re very strong they literally toss a full grown man to the side with just a little nudge of their snout.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-46357842337973840052015-06-19T00:47:00.001-07:002015-06-19T00:47:08.068-07:00Animal Health Insurance for your pet Ferret<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ferrets are long, silky, fun filled, and cuddly. They can provide endless hours of fun. They can also give you a migraine as you try to pay for the vet bills you didn't think about when you spontaneously purchased that impossibly cute ferret with the incredibly pointed face at the local pet store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The average lifespan is 7-10 years old with each year equaling ten human years. The tempaeture of a healthy ferret is between 100 and 104 degrees, with most of them hovering at a comfortable 101.9 degrees. The heart rate of the average ferret is about 225 beats per minute but it can range from 180-250 beats per minute. Ferrets have an average respiration rate of 33-36 breaths per minute. It is important to get to know your pet’s personality, the better you know your ferrets personality the quicker you will be able to recognize any health issues your ferret might have.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first thing you might learn about your pet ferret is that not only will it love to have your undivided attention it can also catch that twenty-four hour flue you had a few days ago. The ability to catch diseases from their human owners is one of those unique traits that separates ferrets from cats and dogs (cats and dogs can not catch the flu from humans). Hopefully now that you are armed with that knowledge you will be savvy enough to bring your pet ferret to the veterinarian (preferably one with knowledge and experience about ferrets) before it starts showing flu like symptoms. Ferrets are very sturdy animals when they are healthy but once they get sick they can go down hill fast. It is important your veterinarian sees your pet and prescribe a treatment as soon as possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Young ferrets are often fed hard food before they are really ready for it. The hard food can cause your new pet to develop a prolapsed rectum (the rectum is on the outside of the body instead of inside). Oddly enough this is not normally something your local veterinarian needs to see. Normally the rectum returns to its normal position after a few days. Smear a small amount of Preparation-H on the exposed rectum to help keep it moist and keep a close eye on it. Remember that pink is good. As long as the flesh of the prolapsed rectum is a nice healthy looking rosy pink it’s healthy. If the healthy pink color starts to fade take your pet ferret to the vet for a consultation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ferrets suffer from a variety of diseases and tumors such as insulinorma, tumors, heart disease, intestinal conditions, and complications involving the liver and intestines and spleen. Many pet ferrets are plagued with multiple issues at the same time. Most diseases commonly found in ferrets will need some type of veterinary care which will often include surgery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you are concerned about being flooded with an endless amount of expensive veterinarian bills that you don't know if you will be able to pay you may want to consider purchasing animal health insurance for your pet ferret.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-66324100297389415662015-06-19T00:43:00.002-07:002015-06-19T00:43:48.759-07:00AKC Pet Health Insurance<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You either love them or you hate them, the members, breeders, and owners who are affiliated with the American Kennel Club. Puppies who are registered with the American Kennel Club are the aristocracy of the dog world, granted entry into the finest clubs and most exclusive clubs. The breeds not recognized by the American Kennel Club or dogs that are of a mixed ancestry often feel like outsiders or commoners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For all the hoopla surrounding the American Kennel Club only members actually seem to know what it really is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The American Kennel Club is the largest registry of purebred dogs in the entire world. In 2006 there were over nine hundred thousand dogs registered with the American Kennel Club. In addition to registering dogs the American Kennel Club also host several large shows including the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (it is actually older then the kennel club) and the AKC/Eukanuba National Championships.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The American Kennel Club has been registering puppies for over one hundred and twenty-two years. In 2006 the AKC signed a contract with the pet stores Petland but later rescinded the offer after a flurry of controversy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In addition to hosting dog show and overseeing the registration of hundreds of thousands of dogs each year the American Kennel Club also takes an active interest in canine health research. Some dog owners are familiar with their current advertising campaign promoting their commitment to healthy dogs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Because the American Kennel Club realizes that the high cost of veterinary care can be difficult for many dog owners to afford they now offer AKC pet health insurance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The American Kennel Club Healthcare Plan is designed to help offset the high cost of Veterinary treatments, surgery, and prescriptions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On the American Kennel Club website they have a list of claims that have recently been paid to dog owners who have purchased an AKC pet health care plan. These claims included a $2,600.00 doller claim for poison toadstools, for a recent case of bee stings they paid a claim of $2,200, and the owners of a dog that was bitten by a snake received a check for 1,262, $2,000 for an intestinal resection, and $2,800 paid out for a ruptured ligament. The biggest claim currently listed on the website is for a ruptured vertebral disc that would have cost the owners an additional $3,329 out of their pockets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The American Kennel Club estimates that the average daily cost of a healthcare plan for your dog is approximately sixty-eight cents a day (this is based on the Essential plan's annual price). You can pick from four different types of healthcare insurance plans, you have a variety of wellness options you can choose from that will help cover dental cleaning, shots, and checkup. Applying for the insurance is supposed to be easy and you can choose to pay monthly or yearly. You get to continue to use you very own veterinarian. The American Kennel Club also offers coverage for cats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the really nice features about the AKC pet healthcare coverage is the sixty-day complimentary trail period.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It doesn’t matter if you have already decided to purchase health insurance for the family pet or if you are simply. When you are comparing the quote of one health insurance quote to another remember that the base doller amount is not the only number you have to consider. In addition to the monthly payment make sure you also check out exactly what type of veterinary care and treatments are covered (some basic insurance plans do not include cancer treatment), what kind of deductible you, the pet owner, will be expected to pay, is there a yearly cap on medical expenses, and what type of discounts are available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At the moment there are only a handful of companies that offer pet health insurance. Five of the most popular companies are Pets Best Pet Insurance, Veterinary Pet Insurance, ShelterCare, Pets Health and PetCare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">An insurance plan through Pets Best Pet Insurance will cost approximately $32.00 a month ($384.00 annually). Pets Best will cover pet sterilization provided the pet owner purchases an additional wellness plan. Pets Best does not cover pre-existing medical conditions a pet has so its best to insure them early in life before problems develop. Pets Best has a life time limit of $99,750 dollars per pet. Pets Best health insurance plans come with a $75.00 deductible. Multiple pet discounts are available. Pet’s Best pet health insurance does cover cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Veterinary Pet Insurance is a company that offers pet owner a $14,000 a year cap on an insurance plan that only costs approximately $20.00 dollars a month. Veterinary Pet Insurance offers plans with a $50.00 deductible (after the deductible they pay ninety percent of the bill) on plans that include pet sterilization and cancer coverage. Veterinary Pet Insurance does not accept pre-existing conditions and does not offer multi-pet discounts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">ShelterCare is a pet insurance that cost pet's owners approximately $29.95. For that $29.95 there is absolutely no deductible and cancer treatments are covered. ShelterCare will not pay for pet sterilization nor will they cover any pre-existing conditions. ShelterCare does not have a benefit cap. ShelterCare offers premium discounts for multi-pet plans, medical service, and micro-chips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pet health insurance policy through PetsHealth insurance company will cost the pet owner approximately $37.17 dollars per month. PetsHealth covers 80% of the pets vet bill after the $100.00 doller deductible is paid. PetsHealth has a $13,000 doller cap on each per year. PetHealth does insure pre-existing conditions after ninety days. Multi-pet discounts are available through PetHealth. PetsHealth does offer pet health insurance plans that cover cancer on a case by case basis. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">PetCare is a pet health insurance company that estimates the average cost for a policy for a pet is $29.95 a month. This plan includes a fifty doller deductible. While PetCare is happy to cover the cost your pet’s cancer treatments they will not pay for any pre-existing conditions nor will they pay for pet sterilization. PetCare offers discounts for multi-pet plans and medical service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kong Jump’n Jack is a dog toy and a teeth cleaner and gum exerciser at the same time. It has a very unpredictable bounce that makes it a lot more fun for the dog to play with. It has a lot more surfaces that clean dog’s teeth. Kong Jump’n Jack also has slits that are useful for the gums to be exercised. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a unique and innovative rubber toy. It has four rubber prongs that cover the hole a bit which challenges the dog to give more effort to taste the food treats inside. The Squirrel Dude is durable and very chewable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This dog toy enables both young and old to have a great time playing with their dogs. The Ball Stomp’r is the first ball launcher of its kind. The ball needs to be loaded, then stomped on and it will eject to a height reaching 100 feet with the regular ball. The mini Ball Stom’r can reach up to a height of 60 feet. This toy has its own ball but tennis balls are a good substitute. This toy is tough, water proof and very dog friendly. This is not chew-proof though so it should be kept after using. The dimension of a regular-sized Ball Stomp’r is 12 inches in length that uses a tennis ball sized ball. The smaller type is 9 inches long and uses a ball with the size of 2 inches. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Dinosaur Egg Baby has three eggs inside that give out a squeaking sound. It has a secret opening underneath to test dog’s instinct in getting hidden rewards. It is 6 inches in height, 5 inches wide and 12 inches long. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Toys that exercise dogs, cleanse their teeth, rejuvenate their jumping ability and test their intelligence. A complete set of these toys would definitely make owners be much more loved by their pets.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-36865794475121219342015-06-16T21:43:00.002-07:002015-06-16T21:43:20.200-07:00'Black Collar' Affair Honors Canine Heroes<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a "black collar" ceremony in New York City, professionally trained service dogs were honored for their contributions to the community through the Pedigree Paws to Recognize program, an annual tribute to canine heroes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Jacko, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois, took home top honors as the 2005 Canine of the Year for his work to protect America's borders. In his career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, he has detected more than 32,000 pounds of marijuana, 800 pounds of cocaine and 9 pounds of heroin. Using his detection skills, Jacko alerted authorities of a scheme to smuggle 49 people inside wooden boxes on two flatbed trailers into the United States. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">More than 50,000 people cast their votes online for the dog they felt most deserved the title of Canine of the Year. All nominees received medals of honor and each dog's paw print was placed in cement. The prints were then added to the Hollywood-style "Pedigree Paws of Fame" in Los Angeles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The winners were Pepper, a 3-year-old pointer/healer mix from San Antonio who, despite a fear of water, saved his family's two children who were caught in a riptide; and Dave Breen of Sierra Vista, Ariz., who has rescued more than 250 greyhounds through his self-started, not-for-profit organization.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-10056769252571048922015-06-15T20:56:00.001-07:002015-06-15T20:56:17.080-07:00“Basic Principles In A Dog Lovers Club”<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are lots of dog lovers clubs in the US that offer a lot more for both the dog lovers and their dogs. Here are some of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The American Kennel Club has a dog lovers sections called “For the Love of the Purebred Dog”. This article is more than a canine purebred section. It is dedicated to living at home with dogs. This dog club gives informative and educational materials pertaining to pet care, training, nutrition and a lot more. It also includes funny stories, art, pet history and the more popular Companion Animal Recovery method. There are also more popular sites like the dog breeds and events page. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Unlimited full membership is open to handlers and owners of mixed-breed dogs as long as the pet is spayed and nails are cut. There should be front and side photo shots of the dog that will be included in the application. This is the ticket to all the obedience and agility programs, automatic tabulation in the agility and obedience nationwide ranking system. This also includes a given eligibility for the annual awards.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-84562833593587249792015-06-15T20:50:00.003-07:002015-06-15T20:50:50.790-07:00“Alternative” necklaces for our cats and dogs<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Many of the same techniques used in alternative medicines that help humans can also be applied to pets. Some of the biggest draws of alternative veterinary medicine include it being less expensive, less harmful, gentle, and minimally invasive. Just as reducing stress in your own life can improve your health, so it can help your pets well being and happiness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Alternative Veterinary Medicine is the practice that analyzes and takes into consideration a wide range of topics that have a direct impact on the well being of your pet. It includes the areas of Holistic, Integrative and Complementary practices that use a combination of conventional and alternative methods to find the best answers for solving your pet’s problem or distress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Many doctors that understand alternative canine and feline medical practice will give a comprehensive evaluation that encompasses your pet’s behaviors, diet, environment, emotional stresses, and a variety of other factors. Veterinarians that recognize these practices will provide many additional services that go beyond a standard physical examination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can now revitalize your pet's senses with hand made collections of healing gemstone necklaces! What about that? Yes, now is possible to offer “alternative” necklaces to your “kid”. On a simple search on the Internet you will find pet boutiques that sell unique pet jewelry and accessories online. Be sure to check out the matching bracelet collections, too – they are truly small treasures. The gemstones are not only beautiful but also have the wonderful ability to rejuvenate your four legged friend through alternative healing methods.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Aromatherapy is also an effective complementary therapy in psychological treatment, beneficial in alleviating many conditions such as anxiety, stress, and depression. There is an undeniable connection between smell and memory. The term Aromatherapy refers to the therapeutic use of aromatic oils, or "essential oils". Essential oils are the concentrated aromatic essences extracted from plant sources such as woods, flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, and resins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Did you know that breathing in pleasant scents eases psychological problems by activating positive emotional responses from the part of the brain that controls memory and emotion? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Browse for specialized pet web sites and you will be able to purchase adorable fragrant charms, in variety of textile designs and several colorful styles. And be sure you get them made of 100% cotton! They look good and smell great! Or... you might prefer an exclusive collection of aromatic bandanas. This special accessory provides a unique healing essence while keeping your pet in style. They also come in a variety of colorful designs and should be made of high quality 100% cotton. The bandanas are stuffed with aromatic filling containing essential oil. Choose your favorite bandana style that fits your dog or cats aromatherapy needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wouldn't you like to keep your pet as healthy as stylish? I wouldn't waste anymore time and I would check out the Internet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Waitress is about a woman named Jenna who is depressed from her marriage to a terrible husband, as well as her lifelong loneliness. Again and again, she finds herself trapped in the abusive relationship, partly due to financial struggles. To her further dismay, she finds out she is pregnant with her husband’s child. The only outlet through which she feels comfortable sharing her emotions is by baking pies. She even names pies after her feelings while inventing them. After a s...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Waitress is about a woman named Jenna who is depressed from her marriage to a terrible husband, as well as her lifelong loneliness. Again and again, she finds herself trapped in the abusive relationship, partly due to financial struggles. To her further dismay, she finds out she is pregnant with her husband’s child. The only outlet through which she feels comfortable sharing her emotions is by baking pies. She even names pies after her feelings while inventing them. After a series of life-changing events, she eventually finds exactly what she has been looking for in the baby she resented all along. She cuts off ties from everything in her old life and “starts fresh,” keeping only one thing the same: her love and passion for making pies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 C. sweetened, flaked coconut, toasted</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine coconut and graham crackers in food processor until coarse crumbs form. Combine crumbs and butter with fork. Press to bottom and side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 minutes and cool on wire rack. Heat marshmallows and milk in 3-qt. saucepan over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Remove saucepan from heat. Cool completely (30 minutes.) In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold marshmallow mixture into whipped cream with grated chocolate. Spoon filling into cooled crust. Refrigerate pie at least 3 hours or overnight. Top with mini marshmallows, maraschino cherries and rainbow sprinkles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In large saucepan, combine condensed milk, water and pudding mix; mix well. Add chocolate. Over medium heat, cook and stir rapidly until chocolate melts and mixture thickens. Remove from heat; beat until smooth. Cool. Chill thoroughly; stir. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pastry shell. Chill 4 hours until set.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 C. parmesan cheese, grated</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover pie crust with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes more. Remove crust and reduce heat to 325 degrees. Julienne ham. Chop green onions. In skillet, saute ham until brown. Remove and set aside. Saute onion until tender. Remove with slotted spoon and combine with ham. Spread on bottom of pie crust. Spread brie over ham mixture and sprinkle with parmesan. Combine eggs, cream and nutmeg; pour over cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until set. Cool slightly, cut into wedges and serve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 8-oz. cream cheese, softened</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 C. sour cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 C heavy whipping cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 fl. oz. amaretto liqueur</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wrap outside of 9-inch springform pan with foil. Generously butter inside of pan. In large bowl,beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in sugar and cornstarch. Blend in sour cream and whipping cream. Add amaretto and vanilla. Stir in eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition. Pour batter into pan. Place pan in another pan at least 1 inch wider and add water to outside pan (prevents cracks). Bake on center rack for 70 minutes. Turn oven off and let cool with door open for 1 hour. Remove cake from water and chill at least 3 hours before removing cake from pan. Top with crushed pecans and dust with nutmeg.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 C. brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 C. melted butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/3 C. granulated sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 tsp. salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 C. milk, scalded</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 tsp. vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix crumbs, brown sugar and butter until well-blended. Press mixture into a 9-inch pan. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Beat eggs slightly in a large bowl. Add sugar and salt. Slowly stir in hot, scalded milk. Add vanilla. Strain mixture into pie crust. Sprinkle top with cinnamon. Bake on lower shelf 25-30 minutes, or until custard is firm. In larger glass mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 C. white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie after custard is set, return to oven until meringue is slightly brown. Cool 15 minutes.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081041097381099330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681606844482336055.post-70179158652011195042015-06-15T19:36:00.000-07:002015-07-08T22:23:21.273-07:001 Way For Your Saltwater Aquarium Setup<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Following on from our introduction to saltwater aquariums this segment is designed to give you some idea of a typical saltwater aquarium setup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The type of saltwater aquarium setup you choose depends on a few factors. For example, the kinds of species you want to stock, the space you have available, and your budget. In general you will want to buy the biggest saltwater aquarium setup you can afford that will fit nicely into your living environment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is so that your fish and other animals can have the most comfort possible as they grow. The fish and other invertebrates that you choose to stock your tank with need enough space to swim and grow in and enough oxygen to survive. When you choose a saltwater aquarium setup remember that these two factors are determined mainly by the size of the tank.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So let’s talk about the oxygen component of a saltwater aquarium setup. The amount of oxygen in the water is related to the tanks surface area. This means the amount of area on the tank’s surface that is exposed to the air. The greater the surface area of your saltwater aquarium setup, the more room there is for exchange of oxygen to happen at the surface.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The more oxygen that is allowed to enter the tank and the more harmful gases like carbon dioxide are allowed to leave the healthier your saltwater aquarium setup will be. The oxygen content of the water is also influenced by its temperature. In general, the warmer the water, the lower the oxygen content will be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Most marine species from the tropics like water that is 75 degrees or higher so this means that less oxygen is going to be available to them. This is when it becomes important to increase the surface of the tank by making sure your saltwater aquarium setup is as large as possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How do you do this? There is no typical saltwater aquarium setup. Marine tanks come in a variety of shapes and size, but it is the shape of the tank, not its volume that influences surface area. This means that even where two tanks have identical volumes they might not have the same surface area depending on their shape. A saltwater aquarium setup that is tall and slender won’t get a good rate of gas exchange. An ideal design would be one that is short and wide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Once you’ve chosen your tank its time to start thinking about its residents. Of course the size of your tank is going to dictate how many fish and invertebrates it can house. The main thing to avoid in your saltwater aquarium setup is overcrowding. Too many inhabitants and your tank’s filtration system will be overloaded. Fish living in cramped conditions become stressed and this can lead to illness and death.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You can calculate how many fish your saltwater aquarium setup will hold by stocking one inch of fish per four gallons of water for a period of six months. After this period increase the number of fish slowly to one inch per two gallons. This means that a 40 gallon aquarium should not contain more than 10 inches of fish for the first six months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So, for example, you might choose one 3-inch queen angel, two 1-inch clownfish, one 2-inch regal tang, one 1-inch bicolor blenny and two 1-inch Beau Gregory’s. Once the six month period is over you could increase the total number of inches in your saltwater aquarium setup to 20.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Of course, your fish are going to grow so you have to adjust for the changing sizes of your fish. The shape of your fish is also important. If your fish are likely to be on the heavy side you will need to stick to the low end of the capacity of your saltwater aquarium setup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A saltwater aquarium setup will cost you time and money so accept this and don’t skimp. Even if you devote considerable time and effort to a small tank you can still encounter problems. If you choose the wrong one initially you will probably end up having to buy another one and this may be discouraging. In short, if you don’t have the money to buy a tank that’s at least 30 gallons, don’t invest any money at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When you choose a saltwater aquarium setup there are many options. You can choose from glass and acrylic and you can even get reef-ready styles complete with pre-drilled holes for equipment and plumbing. Glass tanks sealed with silicon rubber cement are a common choice. Rectangle designs are popular but they are also found in octagon and hexagon. They are non-toxic and don’t scratch easily.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The downside to a glass saltwater aquarium setup is that they are heavy. This means that large tanks will have very thick glass. Try to find one with a plastic frame that will make the tank more stable. Plated glass is shatterproof but not as strong as tempered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">An acrylic saltwater aquarium setup is molded with few seams so they are more transparent. However your view may still be distorted at the corners. Acrylic tanks are not as heavy as glass and so come in a wider variety of shapes and sizes. Acrylic is also stronger than glass. On the downside acrylic tanks can get scratched and are more expensive than glass. They are easily scratched by algae scrapers and decorations. It is possible to buff these marks out with a special kit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whichever saltwater aquarium setup you choose make sure it provides a healthy environment for your fish. You also need to make sure that you can afford to maintain it properly and that it suits your lifestyle and available time. Once you have everything set up correctly you will be able to enjoy the colorful antics and shapes of your fishy friends, corals and other invertebrates. Enjoy the wonderful world of your saltwater aquarium!</span></div>
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