Thursday, June 9, 2011
Pets
Pets Are a Fun Thing to Have Around Pets Can Be Like a Friend to you However With a Pet There Comes Some Work you have to take care of it and all that etc And I am Going to tell you a little bit of pets
Dogs Are Fun To Have Around Dogs Are Super Easy To Take Care of All you Got to Do is Feed it give it some water and Play with it and Everything As Long as you Do that the Dog Will have a Nice life
i Would Recommend Training the Dog tho Because if you dont Train the Dog the Dog May Go poop and pee inside the house and you do Not Want it To Do That you Can Also Train The Dog To Do Some Other Cool Stuff
Cats Are Another Easy Pet to Take Care of All you have to do is feed it and Give it some lovings Note Cats Only Eat once a Day Some Cats Are Indoor Cats Some Cats Are Outdoor Cats If its A Outdoor Cat They will most likely want to go outside a lot let em out Cats are happy when they can come and Go As They please
Fish Fishes Is Where it Gets a little more Complicated With Fishes you have to Feed them Than you have to Clean There Tank Because there Tanks Tend to Get Dirty a lot and they need a Clean Place to Live
Turtles Like many other reptiles and amphibians, turtles are fascinating to children. However, many people buy turtles based on their "novelty factor", never taking into account the animal's special needs. When you purchase a cat or a dog, there are always several costly procedures that must be taken to ensure their good health and longevity; shots, operations etc., not to mention crates, toys, dog houses, and grooming products. Turtles aren't as complicated to care for, but many die in captivity because they aren't treated with the same degree of care and attention their fur-bearing counterparts. If they are properly cared for, turtles can live for many decades, but this requires you pay close attention to their diets, living arrangements, and treatment.
Making sure a turtle has enough room to live in, making sure it has enough light, shade, and moisture, clean water, and a basking lamp are just a few of the steps you need to undertake to keep your pet turtles healthy.
In some cases, people choose to try and recreate a turtle's natural habitat as authentically as possible, and this sometimes mean setting up a turtle pen outside. Doing so means your turtle will hibernate in the fall, which is great if you plan to breed turtles, since their natural cycles aren't being tampered with. Also, turtles which do not hibernate have been known to develop liver diseases. If you have small children, it would be best to make sure they do not disturb turtles attempting to hibernate by digging them out. This also means you won't be seeing your turtle until late spring, when it comes out of hibernation.
Some people use refrigerators to try and recreate ideal conditions for the turtles to hibernate. This practice is not recommended for the simple reason that in the event of a power failure, or a sudden rise in temperature, the turtle's slumber will be interrupted, and in some cases, that could be fatal. It is best not to let your turtle hibernate at all if you are planning on keeping it indoors.
When you keep a turtles indoors, it is important to consider the following: Your turtle's tank capacity must be at least 40 gallons. There must be enough room to put a land area, and a water area. Your turtle should also have a place where it can bask in the heat of a sun lamp. The ideal temperature for your turtle's habitat depends greatly on the breed, as terrestrial turtles can maintain body heat longer than aquatic turtles. In general, keep the tank around 80º during the daytime, and 70º at night. It is a good idea not to take the turtle out of its tank to show it off or play with it. These sudden changes in temperature can affect the immune system of reptiles, since they are cold-blooded animals and take longer to adjust to the changes.
Also, remember to wash your hands after handling your turtles, in order to avoid contamination. Not all turtles are carry salmonella, but it is safer to maintain good hygiene when dealing with pets and their habitats. This goes for the turtle too, as you should keep its tank or pen clean and keep its water fresh and free of waste.
As far as water is concerned, avoid using tap water for your turtle tank, as chlorine and fluoride are present in tap water, and can disturb the ph balance. Use natural spring water for your turtle's drinking water, and de-chlorinated water for the swimming area. You can remove the chlorine from water by letting it sit for 24 hours before putting it in the tank. Some people ague that using chlorinated water helps prevent deadly bacteria from forming, but we'll let you decide.
Also steer clear of using tree bark or wood chips in the turtle's dwelling. These are fine for rodents, but can cause problems with turtles who may ingest them. Furthermore, these will get contaminated very fast, and favor the growth of mold and fungus. It would also be a good idea to try and reproduce natural lighting conditions in the turtle's tank. Try and place the tank in a room where the lighting does not change too often. Turtles generally require 12 hours of sunlight, and using a proper UV lamp will help the turtle get the amount of vitamin D3 it requires to stay healthy. This is why turtles bask in the sun out in the wild.
Your turtle should also have a simple shelter to retreat too when it gets tired of being out in the open. This can easily be made out of wood, or carefully selected stones. If you want to add vegetation to your turtle's tank, make sure these plants are non-poisonous to the turtles, since there is a strong chance they will try to eat them.
Keep your turtle out of the way so that small children, or other house pets cannot get to it. Remember to stay attentive to your turtle's behavior, and take care of it as you would take care of any other pet. A turtle is not a novelty item, it is a living being, and it is also intelligent enough to know who its friends and enemies are. A happy turtle can provide years of enjoyment for your whole family, and is a great way to help teach younger children about responsibilities.
Lizzards A lizard can make a great pet. Before you get a pet lizard you have to ask yourself a few questions. Where can you buy a lizard? What kind of lizard should I buy? How do you select a lizard? How big will it get? What supplies should I purchase? What kind of habitat does a lizard need? What does a lizard eat?
You can buy a lizard at many pet stores or from a private breeder. First, you will need to select the kind of lizard you will want. The bearded dragon is very popular in pet stores.
Selecting a lizard is very important. You will need to look him over and make sure that it is healthy. The lizard should be alert with its eyes wide open. His mouth, eyes, and feet should be in good condition. His skin should have no cuts or scars.
Knowing how large your lizard will reach is important. You will need an aquarium that he can grow into. A bearded dragon for example can grow to 24 inches.
There are several supplies you will need to purchase. A tight fitting screen for the top of the aquarium will keep your lizard safe from harm and allow fresh air to circulate. A heating pad, placed under a plastic turf mat, in the bottom of the aquarium will keep him warm. A thermometer should be used to check the temperature of the aquarium. A long fluorescent light bulb will be needed to give off ultraviolet light like the sun. This light makes the lizard hungry and helps in digestion.
Lizards need a humid habitat. Humidity is how much water is in the air. A spray bottle of water is an easy way to mist the tank. With a bearded dragon every couple of days should be enough.
Lizards like to bask. A branch or driftwood will work well. Plastic plants and empty paper towel rolls are fun for him to hide in. Most bearded dragons are gentle. They like to be petted and soak in a little warm water in a sink or tub.
Diets may be vary depending on the kind of lizard you have. A bearded dragon eats crickets, grasshoppers, mealworms and earthworms. They also eat green leafy vegetables but no iceberg lettuce. Small pieces tomatoes, apples, pears, grapes, oranges, cooked potatoes, melon, peas, and strawberries can be added to their diet. Carrots should be grated. You also can add powdered vitamins and minerals to their food. This should only be once or twice a week.
Taking care of a lizard takes less time than a cat, dog ,or even fish.
The aquarium should be cleaned once a week. Remove the lizard before cleaning its tank. Keep a watchful eye on the lizard if he is loose. Some lizards will sit on your shoulder while you clean his tank. A rag and warm soapy water works good for cleaning the tank and turf. Rinse and dry everything before putting your lizard back in the tank.
If your lizard’s aquarium is set up right, he’ll probably stay healthy. A bad diet, dirty tank, a temperature that is too cold or too hot, and stress from too much handling can make a lizard very sick.
If you spend a lot of time with your lizard you can usually tell when something is wrong. If you notice anything different about your lizard, you should take him to an exotic veterinarian.
Have fun with your lizard!
