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December 1st, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
The online shopping world has coined the phrase "Cyber Monday" where great holiday shopping savings can be found online (without the mayhem of "Black Friday"). So, if you hate...
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November 30th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
In our continuing series on pet names, let's talk about lizard names. There are quite a few great lizard names in the lizard names list I started before, but I'm...
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November 29th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
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The ferret in this video demonstrates some fairly easy tricks for your ferret to do. It can take a bit of patience to...
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November 29th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Stop Dogs Barking - excessive barking can not only be annoying to you and your family but also to your neighbors. It can be a real headache but do not be discouraged it can be resolved in most cases.
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November 29th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Raccoons are clever and mischievous creatures that can wreak havoc on your yard. If you find yourself under a raccoon invasion, follow these steps to reclaim your yard once and for all.
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November 29th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Do you own more than 1 dog and have trouble when it comes to walks? Now you can easily enjoy both dogs company without being pulled in different directions.
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November 29th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
With our economy headed towards a recession, families everywhere are figuring out where they can cut costs. It's not long before they look to the family dog. Between food, treats, toys, medicines and vet visits, it's not cheap to own a dog.
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November 28th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
Most of us have seen at least a picture of the papery-thin shed skin of a snake -- skin that looks a bit like a ghost of a snake....
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November 27th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
Happy Thanksgiving to our US readers. Here in Canada it is just another routine day for us, but I still use the US Thanksgiving holiday as my marker to...
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November 27th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Who doesn't love seeing a dog in a football jersey, ready to act as mascot for his favorite team? If you want man's best friend to join you in the tailgating festivities, make sure you prepare for the day using the steps below as a guideline.
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November 27th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Sometimes, we just don't want to leave home without our feline friend. Traveling by plane with your cat requires careful preparations so leave yourself plenty of time to accomplish the steps below.
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November 27th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Living in a two story house with two large dogs has taught me that my dogs need to wait for permission to travel up and down the stairs. After being tripped more times than I can count, I decided to follow these steps and I trained my dogs to wait at the bottom (and the top) of the stairs.
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November 27th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Dogs bark because it is a natural behavior for communicating, the problem arises when it becomes excessive. Any kind of constant barking is annoying to a dog's family and neighbors.
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November 26th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
My rabbit, Specky, was never a big fan of being picked up, but that is not unusual for rabbits. Rabbits feel safest on the ground and can put up...
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November 25th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
And dedicated firefighters! Just saw a news story about a lizard resuscitated by firefighters after his heat lamp fell and ignited some papers in his cage. After firefighters extinguished...
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November 25th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
This kind of boggles my mind, really. According to Telegraph.co.uk, the British Federation of Herpetologists estimates there are 7-8 million reptiles and amphibians being kept as pets in the...
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November 23rd, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
This week, let's talk about rat names. The advantage of waiting for a bit to name pets based on their personalities became evident when we named out rats. Ventura was...
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November 19th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
I've always thought how difficult it would be if I had to live where I couldn't keep the pets I wanted. I've been lucky to have more or less...
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November 19th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
A reader asks "Do Turtle Shells Peel?" Well, sometimes they do -- just like turtles must sometimes shed their skin, the scutes on their shells may also be shed...
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November 19th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
All dogs thrive on routine and your new pup is no exception! Young pups should be fed at least three times a day but preferably four if possible, at least for the first couple of weeks they are home with you.
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November 19th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Halloween can be a scary time for cats. People walking around in costumes, knocking on doors, and wearing silly masks can scare even the bravest of pets. Unfortunately, Halloween can also be a dangerous time for cats.
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November 19th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Halloween is an exciting time for children, teenagers, adults, and, well, dogs! Instead of leaving your pet out of your October festivities, why not throw a party that he can enjoy, too? Get ready to invite the neighborhood pets; this is going to be a fun party!
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November 18th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
Hamsters are commonly found in pet stores (often in large quantities!), and it can be hard to pick one! Assuming you have already figured out if you want a...
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November 16th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
When I first got my rats, I splurged on some fabric play tunnels and hammocks, knowing they would probably get chewed up in fairly short order. The hammock has...
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November 16th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
In our continuing series on pet names, let's talk about gerbil names. There are quite a few great gerbil names in the gerbil names list I started before, but I'm...
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November 16th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
It's hard to believe how quickly the holiday season is sneaking up on us! If you are shopping for someone who keeps pet reptiles and amphibians, here are some...
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November 14th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
If someone on your holiday gift list is a big fan of guinea pigs, you might want to have a peek at this list of gift ideas available from a...
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November 12th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
Does someone on your holiday shopping list love rabbits? Here are 10 items that are sure to be a hit for rabbit owners or anyone who likes rabbits! ...
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November 10th, 2008 by About Exotic Pets
The skin toxins of newts are often mentioned briefly in articles about caring for fire bellied newts.
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November 10th, 2008 by Buzzle: Animals & Pets
Some years ago, I was throwing the ball for my blue heeler x border collie bitch. Now if you are seriously into puppies training, you'll know that this particular type of dog is born loving to fetch or retrieve; balls, sticks, toys..
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