The phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” didn’t come up as someone’s idea of a joke just for cartoons (Tom and Jerry comes into mind). Dogs are often territorial and will fight not just new cats but other new dogs as well. They tend to mark their territory and will fight anyone who invades their space. Cats have the same tendencies and even if they are smaller than to dogs, they will scratch and fight for their territory.
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How Your Cats and Dog Can Live Under One Roof
April 26th, 2010Taming Your Parrot
April 6th, 2010Parrots, and other Psittacine Birds, have been kept as pets for centuries; since the days of ancient Rome, Greece and other civilizations before them. The African Grey Parrot was the best known in Europe during those times, and was brought in by the merchant galleys. In India and China, which had older civilizations, the Alexandrine and other Asiatic Parrakeets were kept by the natives. Back in South America, the Incas and other Read the rest of this entry »
Parrots make wonderful pets but need excellent care
April 5th, 2010Parrot cages should always be warm and welcoming. Stop yourself from choosing a small and pretty cage, and think of choosing one that is large enough to allow the parrot to spread his wings to their fullest wing span.
A parrot’s head and tail should not touch the top or bottom of his cage. If it is large enough for him to fly around, that will be a perfect home although for most people this is not possible – however s Read the rest of this entry »
Singapore-lion Island, the Exotic Destination for Enchanting Travel
March 30th, 2010Singapore, This child-friendly island has almost everything to offer to everyone in the family. Over the years, the government has poured in millions of dollars to tourism projects and continuing to do so in it’s effort to make Singapore a perfect family vacation destination in Asia.So if you have never been to Singapore before, let consider visiting this small island in Asia.
Here are the top 10 most popular pl Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing The Right Toys To Keep Your Pet Bird Happy And Healthy
March 18th, 2010Many birds become very unhappy rather quickly due to the boredom of sitting in an empty cage. Birds have very active minds and strong beaks they need to work out in order to help keep them occupied and happy. Boredom is one of the reasons why many birds become pluckers and pull out their own feathers. This is why it is important to choose the right toys for your new pet bird.
When choosing a toy for your pet bird it is Read the rest of this entry »
Small Pets – Tips for Care and Management
March 12th, 2010There will not be much difference in owning a small dog or a big one. But, the owners have to do some adjustments to cater the requirement of the needs of the small dogs. Many points have to be taken into consideration to meet the day to day requirements for the small kind of dogs.
As the small dogs cannot eat the regular foods that are given to big dogs, care should be given while purchasing the food item for the dog Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Cage Accessories
March 6th, 2010The bird has to have certain items like the food and water dishes along with the perch to stand on. The dishes made out of stainless steel, high impact plastics or crockery are all good to use. A extra larger bowl for a bird bath is needed as well. Birds even like to be sprayed or misted. Be sure the water in the bottle is clean and free or any chemicals. A extra dish for treats is great if you have room. Birds like a wide varie Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Allergies-A Three-Pronged Approach To Effectively Managing Bird Allergies
February 19th, 2010Finding out that you are allergic to your bird often means you have developed a sensitivity to the protein in your bird’s dander, dust, saliva, and even its feces.
Your allergies can be triggered by inhaling small (in many cases sub-micron sized) particles that are constantly being produced by preening, wing flapping and other normal bird activities. And you have about as much chance of stopping allergen production as you Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Cages – Home Tweet Home
February 7th, 2010Having any kind of pet in your home is a major responsibility, as they have the same needs as we do. They need to be loved, fed on time and kept safe.
If you are looking for a bird as a pet, the first thing you should have before even bringing it home is a bird cage. This is going to be his/her home and should give your bird a feeling of comfort and security. Buying a bird cage is an expensive affair, and great car Read the rest of this entry »
Four Tips for Buying a Pet Canary
January 30th, 2010So, you’re thinking about buying a pet canary huh? Well, there are a few things you should know before you make a purchase. This article will give you a few tips.
Health
It should go without saying that you want to pick out a healthy bird. Look for one that’s quite active. If he just sits still in the cage, then you shouldn’t take him home. You should also try to ensure there are no parasites unde Read the rest of this entry »