Catfish

Catfish (order Siluriformes) are a group of bony fish found primarily in all kinds of freshwater environments. Catfish are named for their prominent barbells and are considered commercially important. Larger species of...

Meeting a Ferrets Unique Nutritional Needs

Ferrets are strict carnivores, and require a diet rich in animal protein, fats and quality ingredients. Ferrets have a very short digestive tract, and do not have a cecum, the portion of the digestive tract responsible...

Litter Training a Ferret

Ferrets generally prefer to use one or two areas for relieving themselves. While this can make housebreaking considerably easier than with a dog or cat, it does require patience and persistence to fully litter train a...

Basic Aquarium Care

An aquarium inside the house offers a relaxing view. The colourful and live aquatic creatures inside neutralise stress and bring tranquillity. However, taking care of the fish and maintaining an aquarium requires...

Arowanas

Arowanas (also known as arawanas or aruanas) are freshwater bony fish of the Osteoglossidae family (Bonytongues). This family of fish have bony heads and scaly elongated bodies with a mosaic pattern of canals. The...

Identifying a Responsible Ferret Breeder

Ferrets were originally bred centuries ago to hunt rodents and other pests. While modern breeders do still raise these working ferrets, most are engaged in the practice of breeding the animals for use as household pets...

Aquarium Substrate

It may be a reality that fish-keeping nowadays is easy to do, but to do it successfully; one must consider a lot of things. Among the things that one should consider is the cost of having an aquarium in the home. If the...

Housing a Pet Ferret Indoors

Indoor cages for ferrets should be large enough to allow the ferret to play and move freely. Sturdy metal or plastic-coated wire cages are ideal, so long as the bars are securely welded to the frame. The cage slats...

Guinea Pigs: Solitary or Social,

First and foremost when considering a Guinea Pig for a pet, be prepared to consider Guinea Pigs in the plural form. In nature, Guinea Pigs live in family groups consisting of one male and up to nine females, and they...

Housing a Ferret Outdoors

Ferrets are highly social creatures and desire to live in groups. Thus, creating an outdoor housing area allows for easier ownership of multiple ferrets, and requires much less indoor ferret proofing. Outdoor ferret...

Monitoring Your Guinea Pig’s Health

The average Guinea Pig lives as many as five to seven years; and some as long as nine when properly looked after. Keeping track of your Guinea Pig’s health and getting to the vet right away if there are any warning...

Aquarium Plants: Real or Fake,

When selecting plants to put in your aquarium, sometimes it is really difficult to decide whether to buy real or fake plants. To help you decide, here is some information about real and fake plants. Hope this one will...

How to Safely Hold a Guinea Pig

Guinea Pigs are skittish creatures by nature, and as they are food for predators in the wild they are usually wary of humans in general. To handle a Guinea Pig safely it is best to start with setting the right...

Aquarium Maintenance: Water Condition

Keeping a fish is considered to be a means of relaxation and a hobby. It needs extra care so as to preserve their lives from uncertain water conditions. However, fish-keeping is somehow a bit broad, since you also have...

Finding a Veteran for your Ferret

Ferrets have very unique health concerns, so it is very important to find a reputable, trustworthy veterinarian. As ferrets become more popular as pets, many vets are welcoming the creatures into their practices...

Aquarium Lighting

Since an aquarium is an artificial environment where fish and other aquatic organisms live, it is imperative that such environment be equipped with things that can guarantee a safe and pleasant aquatic existence. In...

Housing Your Pet Guinea Pig

Guinea Pigs need dry, warm huts lined with a shallow layer of sawdust (make sure it is rated safe for Cavy’s as they are susceptible to respiratory disorders) and hay for burrowing. Ideally, because of the high...

Ferret Rescues

Ferret rescue organizations are non-profit groups that take in lost, abandoned, unwanted and ill ferrets. These groups and individuals are dedicated to providing care and sanctuary for ferrets in distress, while...

Finding a Healthy Cavy

It is recommended by many veterinarians and Guinea Pig enthusiasts that potential Pig parents adopt or purchase their Cavy through a rescue shelter or reputable breeder that specializes in their care. Pet stores are in...

Ferret Health Spaying and Neutering

Ferret breeding is best left to experienced professionals, and it is advisable that anyone considering keeping a ferret as a pet have the animal spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It is best to neuter...