I came across this very interesting article at ktnv.com called ‘Cat and dog food differences explained’, featuring the insights by pet nutritionist Hilary Watson.
Top Differences in Dog and Cat Food
Cats need more proteins than dogs: cat food contains > 30% protein, while dog food contains 20-25%.
Cats need taurine, an essential amino acid, [...]
February 22 2009 | Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
By Catherine Smith
The lack of truly ideal ferret foods is one reason there is growing interest in more natural diets for ferrets.
Basic Feeding Rules
Ferrets have unique feeding requirements, which are now finally being addressed by commercial pet food manufacturers, though with varying success. Ferrets are obligate carnivores, and food passes through the digestive system [...]
February 06 2009 | Exotic Pet and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
By Peter B. Cunningham
Once all the research, planning and waiting is complete and the aquarium is full of water and has finally finished cycling you will finally be ready to introduce your first fish.
It is important to ensure that you make the right choice though as there are some fish which are suitable to be [...]
January 31 2009 | Fish and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
When my daughter was younger, she could watch for hours in the window of the local cat hospital (aka pet shop, aka shelter). The cutest kittens would parade in front of her and she would be delighted.
But how much would a cute kitten or a cute puppy, parrot or fish cost to [...]
January 14 2009 | Bird and Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy | No Comments »
Feeding your dog requires your attention. For sure, you only want to give your pet the best possible care.
Each breed of dog needs to follow a certain diet to keep them strong and healthy. And so you need to provide healthy dog food recipes for them.
Here are good suggestions:
Boston’s Best Cream PieGreat poster [...]
January 13 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
When it is time to begin setting up your new tropical fish tank and embarking on your new hobby as a keeper of fish, one of the first areas that many people think about is the aquarium decoration. Embellishing your new fish aquarium with decorative touches is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it has some [...]
December 27 2008 | Accessories and Fish | No Comments »
By Richard Gilliland
Removing dead fish is a very simple process actually, but you have to be sure the fish is really dead. Dead fish will temporarily sink to the bottom of the aquarium, but then soon enough, they will begin floating in the tank in the infamous belly-up position. This is the time when the [...]
December 24 2008 | Fish | No Comments »
If you have come to the conclusion that you would like to set up a tropical fish aquarium for the enjoyment of yourself and your family, then you are probably in need of some directions in how to get started. If you have never had an aquarium before, then it is recommended to start out [...]
December 21 2008 | Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
Cleaning a fish tank is a simple and straight forward task that should not take very long. The better care you provide for your tank, the healthier your fish will be. You should not have to remove all the stuff out of the tank when you clean it. Every surface in the tank will grow [...]
December 14 2008 | Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
All that glitters is not goldfish friendly. Your goldfish may need protection from things you may not see. Goldfish have very well developed vision; in fact the optic lobe–the vision center–is the largest part of your goldfish’s brain. Though a little short sighted, they have an almost 360 degree view of the world because their [...]
December 09 2008 | Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
As the name suggests, fish tank chillers are designed to keep the water in your fish tank cool in warmer climates. They are mainly used in marine aquariums where fish tend to be highly sensitive to temperature although fancy goldfish in tropical climes also benefit from the use of a fish tank chiller. An additional [...]
December 07 2008 | Fish | No Comments »
It is impossible to eliminate algae altogether, and you should not be frustrated by the persistent nature of algae to accumulate. What you can do is control the condition under which plant life and fish thrives and algae does not. First, how much light are you allowing into your tank area? If you have light [...]
December 07 2008 | Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
Let us clarify that the end effect is extremely attractive but achieving this may be a Herculean task! Still many try to delve into the reef aquarium design and successfully bring the “down under” continent’s remarkable features to their homes be it anywhere in the rest of the four continents!
How does one create a Reef [...]
December 05 2008 | Exotic Pet and Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
Mostly pet fish is kept indoors and in all probabilities where the ambiance is with low intensity or subdued lighting effects. Therefore the lighting is more important for your aquarium as you would like to make your pets most comfortable, capable of being admired, and maintain a healthy life span. Remember that this health aspect [...]
December 03 2008 | Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
Fish. For most people the only thing they know about these scaly creatures is whether they taste better with lemon or tarter sauce. For Pond owners however, a little more information is needed. If you’re a new Pond owner who has just purchased, or are thinking about purchasing, Koi, goldfish or other [...]
December 01 2008 | Accessories and Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
The old adage that says, bigger is better holds true for aquariums. Greater water volume is always better when it comes to keeping live fish in a glass box. Although, it is not impossible to successfully keep fish in a small space, there is a greater margin of error with a larger tank. [...]
November 29 2008 | Fish | No Comments »
Water Quality -RO/DI
The most important factor in any aquarium is water quality. Your tank lives and dies by the quality of water you provide. Doing frequent water changes (WC) will help you maintain a clean and healthy environment for your fish and/or reef. Water changes should be done weekly or bi-weekly, and should consist of [...]
November 25 2008 | Fish | No Comments »
Fortunately, there are a few things you can look out for before making a purchase:
Fins shouldn’t be drooping, especially the dorsal fin. A collapsed fin is a bad sign for most fish, although for some species this tip doesn’t apply. Puffers normally curl their tail against their body, while butterfly fish have erect dorsal fins [...]
November 23 2008 | Fish and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
If you’re serious about your betta fish care then it’s important to set up a great betta aquarium. While your fish can live in a small bowl or jar it will do better and be happier with more space. The problem with setting up a fish tank is that a lot of people [...]
November 06 2008 | Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
If you are keen on breeding Goldfish, you should know that it’s not an easy task. It will take a lot of patience, a lot of space in the tank and quite a bit of money too. Don’t get into breeding if you think it’s going to be profitable, because it isn’t! Breeding goldfish is [...]
October 30 2008 | Fish | No Comments »
