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Author :: William Berg  |
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| Article Title :: Clown Loaches |
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| Scientific Name: Botia macracanthus
Other Scientific Name(s): Cobitis macracanthus, Botia macrocanthus
Common Name: Clown LoachClown loaches are very popular aquarium fish; however they are not always easy to keep successfully since they easily succumb to ick and are sensitive to poor water conditions. This article is intended to help new clown loach owners provide a good home for their loaches. Clown loaches are found in Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo), and almost all clown loaches in aquariums are wild caught and distributed around the world before being sold. This can put considerable stress on the fish, and a vital step in getting a healthy clown loach school in your aqu (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: William Berg |
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| Article Title :: Keeping Gars - A Short Review |
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| If you take a quick look at this species they don't seem like aquarium fishes. They are large and highly predatory. But then again, these are qualities that attract some, like me! If you've been keeping aquariums for a while and have the room to keep large predatory fishes I recommend you try these fish, but not until you've done your homework and know the gars' requirements and what you are getting yourself into.Species of gar:Florida spotted gar, Lepisosteus platyrhinchus
A highly varied species of gar. Has more spots on its body and a shorter snout than many other gars. Easily mistaken for spotted gar.Spotted gar, Lepisosteus oculatus
Long snout and spots. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Adriana Copaceanu |
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| Article Title :: Special Gifts for Animal Lovers |
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| Animal lovers come in all shapes and sizes. Undoubtedly if you bump into an animal lover you will find them to be friendly, loving, caring, and compassionate human beings.There are hundreds of gifts for animal lovers, bound to bring a smile to their face. Keep in mind that a pet can be any number of animals including cats, dogs, horses, fish, birds, reptiles and even little piggies.When searching for gifts for animal lovers, remember that each animal has distinct personalities, characteristics and habits. Some of these are detailed for you below.1. Cats: Cats have perhaps the most distinct personality from any other animal. They might definitely be described as indepe (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Adriana Copaceanu |
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| Article Title :: Dog Lover Gifts |
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| Whether you are searching for something to say "Happy Birthday" or "Merry Christmas" a dog owner will agree that dog lover gifts are always among those most cherished and appreciated.Many times, a dog lover's gift is designed with a specific breed in mind; among the various popular breeds owned include the following:Beagles
Boston Terriers
Chihuahuas
Bulldogs
Jack Russell Terriers
Pugs
Golden Retrievers
Poodles
Dachshunds
Shih-Tzu The type of dog an owner has often is a reflection of their personality; thus it shouldn't be too difficult selecting a dog lover gift that is well suited for Fido and Fido's parents.Ma (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Adriana Copaceanu |
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| Article Title :: Cat Lover Gifts |
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| Among the most well known cat lover gifts are photo frames for the cat or cats in question. A majority of cat owners have more than one cat, and love to show off pictures of their "babies" to anyone willing to listen, gush over and admire the beauty of their feline friends.Cat lover gifts might also take into consideration the type of cat the pet owner has. Cats come in an amazing variety; there are tabby cats, pure-breads, black cats, calico cats, Persians and even Siamese.When buying a cat lover gift you might take into consideration whether the owner has an indoor or outdoor cat. Unlike dogs, cats are capable of living 100 percent of the time indoors. They have a natural (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: The Lizard Lounge |
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| Article Title :: When Lizards will not eat, they have to eat |
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| Like any animal, lizards at times in captivity will need to be force fed. There are situations and conditions which will result in a lizard not eating on their own.
Some diseases lizards can get will result in seizures, or a similar condition. It is imperative not to feed them during an incident like this. They will most likely not be able to swallow the food. It is best to seek the help of a veterinarian at this point. The animal will need to have a tube placed into their stomach to feed. If the animal shows no signs of seizures, they can be fed using a syringe. It is tricky to get their mouth open, but should be possible using the syringe itself.
Using the syring (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Mary Arnold |
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| Article Title :: Morgana, the Claustrophobic Kitty |
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For over ten years, my family and I have had several cats
sharing our home with us. Our first kittens, Tiger and White
Sox, came to us from a friend whose own two cats had produced a
litter simultaneously and she was in desperate need to find good
homes for them. Next to arrive was Bonnie, whom I brought home
after seeing some young kids tormenting her. Then Brat Cat
joined us; her mother was a stray who decided our backyard was a
good birthing place.
And then there was Morgana. She was rescued from the Animal
Shelter when she was still quite young.
By the time Morgana moved in, a little over a year ago, my
husband and I thought ourselves "old hands" regarding litter box
training. With (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Lizard Lounge |
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| Article Title :: Nile Monitor Lizard Information |
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Appearance The Nile Monitor lizard is one of the largest within
the Monitor class of lizards. They can typically reach up to 7
feet in length. They are brown in color ranging from light to
dark brown.
Enclosure As for an enclosure a full room is typically
suggested. This is due to several factors including their desire
to climb. Furthermore, the Nile Monitors like to swim so a
decent sized pond should be provided for them. Some sort of a
hiding area should also be provided for them, as well as good
sturdy branches for climbing. Due to the large height required
for the Monitors a heater below the enclosure is recommended for
good surface heat. For light, unfiltered sunlight is the
absolute (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Lizard Lounge |
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| Article Title :: Green Iguana Lizard Information |
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Housing Normally, adult Iguanas can grow to 5-6 feet and thus
should be housed in a larger cage. Tall cages or optimal for
this type of lizard as they are tree-dwelling and consequently
would prefer to be as high from the ground as possible. It is
very important to sterilize all branches that will be placed in
the enclosure with a mild bleach solution. The relative humidity
level of the enclosure should be kept at approximately 70-75%,
and this can be obtained by misting the enclosure a couple times
daily. Although many people feel that their Iguana could safely
roam around the house, the opposite is generally true. Not only
do you run the risk of your lizard knocking over it's heat lamp
an (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Lizard Lounge |
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| Article Title :: When Lizards will not eat, they have to eat |
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Like any animal, lizards at times in captivity will need to be
force fed. There are situations and conditions which will result
in a lizard not eating on their own.
Some diseases lizards can get will result in seizures, or a
similar condition. It is imperative not to feed them during an
incident like this. They will most likely not be able to swallow
the food. It is best to seek the help of a veterinarian at this
point. The animal will need to have a tube placed into their
stomach to feed. If the animal shows no signs of seizures, they
can be fed using a syringe. It is tricky to get their mouth
open, but should be possible using the syringe itself.
Using the syringe, squeeze the processed (read full article) |
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