June 30, 2009
If you are thinking of buying a pet for your child, a goldfish is ideal as a first time pet.
Goldfish come in many colours not just plain gold as they can have a few patches of silver or black over their body.
Online pet stores keep a variety of tanks for your fish with interesting accessories to keep your fish happy.
The tank you purchase should be as large as possible to help your fish grow as a small space will stop them growing.
You may think your goldfish is incapable of feeling stressed, this not true.
A limited space to swim in is an obvious area which would cause stress to your goldfish.
Buying a large tank will give your goldfish the opportunity to come to the surface of the water to breathe.
Water in a tank or aquarium will need changing every two weeks. However let the water sit overnight to let the chlorine evaporate.
Pet food supplies are available for your fish including flaked food. A goldfish is an omnivore and they feed on vegetables and meat.
Steamed vegetables or frozen live food can be fed to your goldfish as a treat but not as a replacement meal every day.
Break up your goldfish meals by feeding then two or three times a day and do not over feed.
Online pet stores have more information on the care and nutrition requirements your goldfish needs to keep them in good health.
June 26, 2009
Budgies can be found in Australia, Germany and England. They are available in different colours and easily kept as a pet.
They are a small bird with a large character and can be a little unpretentious. Keeping budgies in good health is essential in expanding their life span.
It is imperative you take the time to check out budgies dietary requirements. Check out the correct information regarding budgies via an online pet store.
Pet food is sold at pets stores up and down the country which is aimed at keeping your pet in good health.
Budgie food is available in many pet stores. However it can be tempting to feed your budgies incorrect tit-bits as a treat.
Most dairy products are not good for your budgie due to the high content of fat. Lean curd has a lower content of fat and can be added to a budgies diet occasionally.
It may take a little time for your budgie to decide if it likes lean curd as the tastes is different to its normal meals. Do not over feed lean curd, it can cause diarrhoea.
Cottage cheese is a food which most budgies relish as a snack. Do not give cottage cheese as a replacement meal.
When you have fed your budgie cottage cheese or lean curd make sure they have extra clean water.
There is a variety of accessories for your budgies cage available in most online pet stores.
June 22, 2009
Guinea pigs are about fourteen inches in length and their lifespan is up to six years.
What most people do not realise is they are vegetarians. Guinea pigs will happily munch away on peas, carrots plus any green leafs apart from lettuce. If you feed a guinea pig lettuce it can cause them to suffer from colic just like a human baby.
They are like humans in their habits. They are not keen on change and they have their likes and dislikes.
If you change their diet you will have to be careful. Good food for guinea pigs is a staple mix which you can find in a pet store. A slice of apple as a treat is acceptable.
Other information is available at online pet stores regarding the supplement Vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed to keep your pet in good health. However you have to add the correct amount to water daily. If not your guinea pig could overdose.
Change the water on a daily basis.
In pet stores there are cages, accessories and treats for your guinea pig which encourages then to climb and use their teeth.
Buy plenty of fresh hay for your guinea pigs cage and replenish it often.
Caution: remember guinea pigs are vegetarians so meat, sugary treats and dairy products will make them ill.
June 19, 2009
If you are looking for a pet for your son or daughter then a small mouse could be the answer.
Mice are easy to train and they enjoy attention. If children handle them carefully they become tame. They are a delightful pet and are inexpensive to keep.
There is a variety of cages and toy accessories available to suit a person’s pocket.
Good nutrition:
It is essential for mice to be fed a good variable diet with the main staple food being a rodent mix or hamster pet food.
There are pellets available for mice which provide a balanced nutritious diet. If your mice decides to leave bits of food in the bowl you will need to check the diet is not missing some vital nutrients.
Fresh fruit and vegetables can add variety to a mouse’s diet. However greens, carrots and apples can cause a mouse to have diarrhoea.
Do not overfeed your mouse and make sure all the food is eaten.
Warning: Do not feed a mouse chocolate, cheese or potato chips. Junk food is toxic to all small pets.
Mice live up to three years and bad health care can shorten their lifespan.
There is more information about pets online including health care, nutrition, pet supplies and pet accessories.
June 16, 2009
The nest boxes we associate with wild birds are the small ones that look like a small version of our houses with a hole for a door.
The idea behind the nest boxes is they copy trees with nesting holes in them.
Most birds nest boxes are required to be a height over two metres to keep them safe from unwanted guests. Nest boxes should not be higher than five metres in height.
Robins and wrens usually like to nest on a lower level and surround themselves with vegetation.
Weather can be a problem for wild birds nest boxes as they are easily affected with both hot and cold weather making them unsafe.
Place your birds nest facing in the middle of north and east. This will be the safest way to keep your nest box snug for wild birds.
If you are fixing your wild bird nest to a tree do not use nails try using strong wire such as a hose pipe bent into a loop.
An online pets store will have a variety of nest boxes and can provide advice on keeping them in pristine condition.
June 14, 2009
Many householders do not keep an indoor pet but they adopt wild birds as a substitute pet.
It is easy to upset wild birds with good intentions and there are certain rules and advice on how to care for wild birds that you can find online.
There are foods which can upset the diet of a wild bird and the main cause is salt. Avoid salted peanuts, salty bacon, coconut or crisps. Eating these items can make the wild birds dehydrated.
Place a number of feeding stations around your garden with plenty of water for the birds to drink or have a bath.
Clean the tables on a daily basis as old food will contain bacteria.
Boil some water and keep the feeders clean. Do not use chemicals in the water.
There is a variety of suppliers of pets products online who have a variety of food for wild birds such as mealworms, fat cake and niger seeds.
Tit families love peanuts that are not salted.
A collared dove enjoys a mix of corn, wheat pinhead oats all mixed together.
Greenfinches love eating the crunchy sunflower seeds.
Make sure you choose a variety of good pet food for your adopted pets.
June 11, 2009
Budgies are a popular pet and are known to have a cheerful personality.
In England, budgies are used to eating seed which can be found in both pet stores and online stores.
To keep your budgie in good health there are various foods to give them the vitamins they require.
Foods such as pellets, vegetables and sprouted seeds are a few that will keep your budgie chirping all day.
Pellets which you buy for your budgie are full of protein but low in fat and the best ones seem to be the very small ones. The average amount required in a day is one tablespoonful.
Sprouted seeds can be bought or you can make your own. Popular ones are the mixes of millet, alfalfa and sesame. Half a teaspoonful a day is the required amount.
Give your budgie a taste of vegetables such as pieces of apple or carrots. Try giving your budgie leafy greens such as broccoli. Do not leave old food in the budgies cage.
Another product available is a piece of mineral block which will provide the calcium your budgie needs. The budgie also needs plenty of fresh water.
Also, remember not to over feed your budgie with nuts or fatty foods.
June 8, 2009
It is essential to get professional advice when choosing a horse or a donkey. You need to make sure your animal will have enough room to move in a field which also has warm, dry accommodation.
The field should be well drained and his accommodation will need to be in a sheltered area to protect your horse from rain, frost or sun.
Horses are happy to have other animals for company such as sheep or cows, so don’t be afraid of mixing them together in one field, providing there is adequate space.
All horses need plenty of grass for them to graze on but they also need extra food and fresh water, especially in the winter season.
It is important you exercise your horse regularly and he is not left on in his own in a shelter all day. Ensure you have your horse checked out with a veterinary surgeon every so often and make sure you horse is wormed on a regular basis. Every four or five weeks a farrier should trim your horse’s feet and check their shoes are fitting correctly.
There is a variety of information about pets online to find out what food is available to feed all pets and how to keep them fit and healthy.
Always have plenty of pet supplies available for your pet for all the different seasons.
June 4, 2009
When your cat grows into an adult it can be confusing for an owner to choose a good quality of food which is full of the correct vitamins.
An adult cat will need two meals a day and if your cat has a healthy appetite, it is easier for you to train it to eat regular meals with a measured amount of the food. By keeping an eye on the amount of food you give your cat, it will help you to recognise when your cat is off its food.
When you are buying your cat food you need to read the manufacturers label and only set out the amount recommended on the tin or packet.
If your cat is a little chubby and is a lazy cat, reduce your portion a little but if you have a thin cat you may need to increase the portions. Adjust your portions as required, but if you are worried ask your local veterinary surgeon for further advice.
Important Rules to follow:
Always have clean water in a bowl as it is essential for your adult cat to have water for its bodily functions. You must also change the water on a daily basis.
Make sure all the bowls are cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and dried thoroughly.
June 1, 2009
Ferrets may be quite small animals, but they are lively and playful so they do need a large area for them to play in.
They are a pet who can sometimes inflict a severe bite if they are unhappy. However they do like company and are playful companions.
Most people need to be aware of a ferrets needs before they decide to go ahead to have them as pets as they can be quite trying to look after.
I have listed a few details below of the requirements of a pet ferret:
They like dried food with a mix of raw or cooked meat. Meat on its own is not recommended as there are not enough vitamins in meat alone to keep a ferret healthy.
Water is essential and an online pet products service will show a variety of drip bottles for you to make a choice for your pet.
A shed or large hut with sections separated for different uses including a play area. The hut will need cleaning weekly with wood shavings scattered all over the floor, while the shavings should be topped up daily.
Pet products and pet foods websites can give you more information for your ferret for his own play area both inside and out. These pet supplies stores are a good place to find out more about the food which will keep your ferret fit and healthy.
