Choosing the right goldfish tank mates helps keep your aquarium peaceful and healthy. Goldfish have specific needs, so it’s important for fish enthusiasts to pick species that can live comfortably in the same environment. This guide explains which fish can live with goldfish, which ones to avoid, and how to safely add new tank mates.
Yield: 6 treats Serving size: 1 treat Prep time: 15 minutes Freeze time: 2 hours,This four-ingredient recipe is a tasty Halloween dog treat that’ll practically vanish off the plate once you’ve made your first batch. Here’s how to make yogurt-covered strawberry ghosts for dogs. (And don’t worry, the eyes aren’t chocolate. Because chocolate is toxic for dogs, we used dog-safe carob chips, instead.) As with any human food, pet parents looking to incorporate new foods in their dog’s diet should consult with their veterinarian beforehand.
There’s a reason why hamsters are popular family pets: they are cute, require less space than most other pets and they have personality that transcends well beyond their diminutive size. Here are some common hamster behaviors:
I’m going to assume that you already asked your friends and family about taking on your guinea pigs. If you have a little time there are several sources you can use to list your guinea pigs for adoption. 1. Your local elementary schools often have an internal newsletter that may, for a small fee, let you list your guinea pig. 2. The elementary school may have a bulletin board that you can post your advertisement on to attract a family or a teacher. 3. Set up a lawn chair near the local elementary school with your guinea pigs and see if you can connect with parents to adopt your guinea pig when they are picking up their kids. This may seem extreme but I have seen it often work for others. Be sure, though, that you are NOT on school property and be sure you have a sign that clearly states your intentions. 4. Try Yahoo classified or Craigslist and choose your state and your city, they will have a tab for pets. In all cases in listing an animal on a site or paper, charge something for the adoption. It does not have to be a lot, just something to prevent snake breeders or collectors of animals from contacting you. If you do not have time to try to adopt out your guinea pigs, look for an animal shelter that has an open door policy. An open door policy means they take any species, they are not limited to just cats and dogs, but are versed in the basics of most creatures. Even if they are a kill shelter they usually work with a huge number of foster homes, rescues and other shelters and will contact them to transfer the animal to them. Despite what you may have heard, shelters have to keep track of the number of animals that they euthanize and often funding is dependent on how many they do NOT euthanize. They will actively seek out other solutions to helping an animal than automatically putting them down. When you surrender to this type of organization you usually lose all rights to the animal as soon as you sign off. You will not be able to contact the animal shelter to see if the animal has been adopted but you can watch their progress on its website if they are not transferred to another organization. Often animal shelters post pets to advertise their availability. If your guinea pigs are at an animal shelter for a long time and they do not seem to be getting adopted you can develop an action plan if you want to pull them out by adopting them back and then returning them at some point for another run at a chance to be adopted. Use social media! Facebook your guinea pigs’ availability, use Twitter or list on whatever social networks you are using and always include a picture. A picture, as they say, speaks louder than words and will more than likely attract someone to adopt. You will have to screen people, so think of questions that you want to ask an adopter. Sometimes other animal shelters will provide a courtesy listing even if they do not adopt out the species.,Q.
Contributed by Jenna Donleavy, traveler and pet parent of three rescue dogs: Knox, Bear & Harper Back in May, my family and I took Bear, a Labrador/Border Collie mix, to the beautiful Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine—one of the best dog-friendly vacation destinations in New England. When we’re only traveling with one dog, we’re pretty comfortable staying in pet-friendly hotels. Having three pups on your hands, however, isn’t as easy, and usually requires a lot more space.
There’s one fact about puppies that everyone knows—that they’re so stinkin’ cute! We’ve spoken with Dr. Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, Chief of the Behavior Medicine Division of the Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia, and discovered some facts about puppies that we couldn’t just keep to ourselves.
The Incas considered quinoa “the mother grain,” because of its high nutritional value. If you own a parrot, you might have seen this ingredient when searching for new recipes for your pet birds. Perhaps you’re never heard of it before. Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is amazing from a nutritional standpoint. High in complete proteins and fiber, and low in salt, quinoa packs a dietary wallop when consumed. Containing higher levels of iron than many other grains, as well as high levels of potassium, riboflavin, magnesium, it has an almost perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids. It is gluten-free and contains almost double the amount of calcium as many other grains. One cup of cooked quinoa has the approximate calcium content of a quart of milk. Many pet birds find its light, fluffy texture when cooked as appealing as its nutty taste. Quinoa has an outer coating called saponin, a bitter, soapy-tasting outer coating believed to protect the grain from being eaten by pet birds and insects. Most commercially available quinoa has been processed to remove the saponin before packaging, but a thorough rinse with cold water in a strainer will remove any traces of remaining saponin. Most of the quinoa consumed in the United States is used as a whole grain, such as rice or barley and is served separately or in casseroles or pilaf. Quinoa cooks in about 15 minutes, and can be served to you or your parrots in a variety of ways. Try cooking quinoa and serving it alongside your bird’s regular meal, or add it to chopped vegetables for an enriching and interesting variation on their usual offering. Quinoa is more widely available than ever before and can be found in most health food stores, ordered over the Internet and in specialty groceries stores. For a healthy diet option for your pet birds, consider trying quinoa.
Feeling anxious about going away and leaving your pup behind? Having someone come to your home rather than boarding your dog may make you (and your dog) feel better while you’re away. Pet sitters offer more individualized pet care services, and your pup will have free range to roam, rather than being confined to a cage or a room. Not to mention that you’ll have peace of mind knowing that the sitter is only a phone call or text away, and that they are providing constant care and supervision.
This toy basket is super easy to make (and can be done in any color), just make sure to start slow with your paint and work your way around the basket as you go to make sure the color is distributed evenly.
Litter is part of daily life with a cat, and how you handle used litter matters. Learning how to dispose of cat litter properly helps protect your family, your plumbing, and the environment. Below, we’ll share simple and safe options for how to best dispose of cat litter and what to avoid.
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