World Wide Whiskers

The Dutch domestic fish will find it easier this year for vacation, because they can stay for free to your pets in a “hotel” for fish in the Amsterdam-Schiphol airport.

Under the slogan “Catch the best fish,” Dutch travel agency “D-Reizen” opened this hotel – accommodation for its passengers fish. The slogan (though it may seem otherwise) is intended that with this tour company produces the best prices. Read the rest of this entry »

Hamsters are delicate animals than they appear and are subject to various diseases caused by the surrounding environment as dust mites, these are external parasites that can cause skin problems of the pet, such as itching, redness, discharge from the ear, hair loss. It can also bring mycosis alopecia and excessive grooming.

Something as simple as a cold can cause pneumonia in a hamster, if not complicated pneumonia, lasted less than a week and symptoms such as fever, ear infections, sneezing, runny nose and abundant. This disease can have complications from bacterial infections, in a case like this should bring your pet to a veterinary practice. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently there are 701 different breeds of dogs worldwide.

According to various reports and investigations, the most intelligent dog breeds are Border Collie, Poodle and Golden Retriever. Even for those who have a dog of any other race, and even crosses sure your dog is smarter.

Dogs, like humans, dream.

They have a very important sense of smell, several times more powerful than humans, and perceive smells 100 times better than us. Read the rest of this entry »

The first cat domesticated about 10,000 years ago lived in the region of what is now Cyprus. Cats are now known, were not domesticated by humans (such as horses or birds) but there was a strange and particular self-domestication and adaptation process for convenience simultaneously. (Read: Cats: pets by choice)

Cats are so agile that they can turn around in free fall and land on their feet, always falling from heights are not excessive.

The hair of a cat is 2.5 cm on average, and grows from 0.25 to 0.3 mm per day. The skeleton of a cat is composed of 250 bones. Read the rest of this entry »

Do not try to escape. If the dog has cornered a person and has seized the hand or leg, do not try to pull it because it could produce a tear in the skin of the person making the dog more furious and would fight to regain their prey or catch another body part. Care must be the face and neck, which are the most vulnerable to attacks by these dogs. It is advisable to stay calm and not to resist, until the pressure decreases the animal’s jaw.

Do not yell. The more excited the dog howls, may believe that it is pitting. You should speak slowly and calling his name, trying to calm until help arrives.

Do not hit it. The animal will feel attacked and respond more aggressively. If someone tries to defend that is hitting the hound caught, you risk becoming the next victim. You can pass a strap between the dog’s teeth and pull back. Read the rest of this entry »

The veterinarian Ruddy Mendez said that the Pitbull breed dogs are not recommended for them in homes as pets because they run the risk of attack.

This type of dog is medium-bodied and big head, very strong, agile and powerful bite. The specialist noted that these animals need special education from puppies, preferably before six months, to mold her domineering and jealous. He warned that if one of these dogs come into our homes when it is grown, it is preferable to reject it, because it might have been trained to fight.

For its part, the veterinarian Walden Bello told the same site, said there are those who profit from their pets and turn them into fighting animals. Circulating in the market even for dogs anabolic Mexican and Brazilian industry, which can cause hormonal disorders that become more dangerous to dogs. Read the rest of this entry »

Rabbit Tooth and Nail

As rabbits are rodents, their teeth and nails grow much. You have to cut your nails regularly with a special nail clippers for pets, like cats used. But be careful because we can hurt. The nails have a very sensitive little vein, the first few times it should be done with assistance from the vet and it is he who correctly tell us how.

To help you spend your teeth, it is suggested to give a weekly one bread to chew on, and so spend their teeth. Note: you can hurt a lot of bread. If we see them continue to grow teeth, or are not very firm, a visit to the vet to confirm whether he is right or not, since an excessive growth can do harm and even cause death. Read the rest of this entry »

A series of basic tips, initials, you must take into account so that your rabbit will shine hair, unmistakable sign of good health.

Accommodation

We have a wire cage or a box of wood, the general recommendation is that the size of the cage where the rabbit stayed measure at least 0.70 meters square for each 1/2 kilo weight of the rabbit, approximately (1 square feet space for every kilo of animal, approx.)

However, for large breeds of rabbits are recommended minimum dimensions of 75×90 cms., For medium breeds 60×75 cms., And for small breeds 40×60 cms. Read the rest of this entry »

horse

Horse riding is an expensive sport, not just in terms of lessons and keeping a horse, but it also demands specific equipment which can all add up in price. The right horse riding equipmentis essential for horse and rider to remain safe and comfortable but there are ways to save money when making these purchases.

Here are some tips to help keep costs as low as possible:

• As with any purchase it is important to compare prices. Compare the costs of different brands of the same item and also shop around at different tack shops and online stores to save money.

• Keep an eye out for vouchers and deals offered by tack shops and equestrian brands. These can often be found in leaflets, equestrian magazines or online.

• Sign up to email newsletters sent by online equestrian retailers to be alerted to their offers.

• Take into account delivery charges from online equestrian retailers when comparing prices. Consider placing an order together with friends to share these charges.

•  Two-for-one items can help you to stock up for the future if you have the room for storage.

• Look for end of line items that are on clearance or in the sale to save money. Most of these will simply be in last year’s colours or design and just as useable as the newer products.

• Purchase items of clothing that can be worn in many situations to avoid making multiple purchases. For example equestrian t-shirts, jumpers and jackets can also be worn into town. Riding boots can double up as fashionable town boots and some yard boots are suited to walking.

• Once you have purchased your horse riding equipment ensure that you look after it properly; it is worth investing in the correct care products to ensure that they last you for longer. This will avoid you having to replace the items as quickly.

• Consider investing in storage for your equestrian items to keep them clean and protected when not in use as this can help to save you money in the long run.

• Investing more money at the outset can save you money in the long run as quality products will last for longer.

Whilst saving money is valuable, it is advisable to invest as much as you can afford in safety products such as riding hats and body protectors. Do not consider purchasing these products second hand – it’s not worth the risk!

In this time of austerity it is important to many to save money, and it is possible to do so when purchasing horse riding equipment; for a great range of savings on horse riding equipment visit Equestrian Clearance.

Nutritional imbalances

These dysfunctions are more important and dangerous large birds. We found malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies in obese parrots.

For example, the hipoavitaminosis A produces respiratory problems, poor quality and color of plumage, slender, hyperkeratosis on the feet and beak. The cause is a poor diet with excess sunflower seeds and prevention is simple: add supplements to water and managing the bird food containing each vitamin. Read the rest of this entry »