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The perfect aquarium for your turtle

Posted by yunus On July - 26 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

perfect aquarium for turtle

These are the minimum elements to your Aquarium turtle, and to keep in good condition to your Tortugas.
Aquariums:
A variety of types of aquarium sizes, shapes etc.. The most important thing to have an aquarium is to be as large as possible, so that when you grow your turtles, do not buy another aquarium over the years.

It is important that the construction of the Aquarius (pasted from the parties) have been so safe silicone that does not affect the health of your turtles with silicone chemicals. Read the rest of this entry »

Lindas Turtle

Posted by yunus On July - 16 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

lindas turtleTurtles are cute and harmless animals. For the past two qualities are advised to be one of the first pets that a child has. These animals are distinguished from all other vertebrates have a shell that protects your body. In most turtles, the shell forms a housing with cavities where they can get the limbs, tail and head.

What to us is the skeleton, for theirs is the shell. Because the vertebrae are presented in panels. These reptiles have maintained this appearance of over 200 million years.

They are usually shy and turn to hide inside its shell.

Where did you have it?

There are several alternatives as to what can occupy our space turtle. Options range from a small house of turtles, or a simple tank. Just need water, a conditioner to remove chlorine and calcium in it to keep your turtle shell is soft. Lindas Turtle Read the rest of this entry »

Iguanas “picky or too sensitive?

Posted by yunus On July - 14 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

iguanasThe proper feeding of the iguana will make a pet happy and healthy.

This reptile’s diet should be varied and rich in protein, vitamins and nutrients. The feeding an iguana is not as simple as it seems, with things as simple as they can cause significant damage.

For example you can not give a large piece of food, but you cut it into small pieces to facilitate the animal can digest easily.

The temperature must be warm. You should not put in the dish hot or cold as it could cause lack of appetite.

Iguanas are animals that eat grass, although there are certain vegetables that they should not eat spinach, cauliflower, celery or broccoli, as well as carrots, bananas, grapes, lettuce, rhubarb and onions contain a substance called tannin which is very harmful to animal health.
Do not you owe in addition to lettuce, because it does not add any substantial nutrient your body also makes you lose your appetite. Iguanas “picky or too sensitive? Read the rest of this entry »

The Vietnamese pig, the most exotic pet

Posted by yunus On July - 12 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Vietnamese pigVietnamese pigs are exotic animals that may have as a pet. This is a breed of domestic pigs in recent years have become fashionable as pets.

It was George Clooney, the famous American actor, who set the fashion of Vietnamese pigs as pets around the world. Clooney lived with his pet “Max” for 18 years until he died in 2006.

Vietnamese pigs currently living in many American homes and have been introduced in Europe. Some say the Vietnamese pigs are “the pet of the future.”

What can you expect from a Vietnamese pig as a pet?

These cute creatures are very intelligent, playful, loving, clean and easy to educate. They are friends of all domestic animals and can become loyal pets like dogs. However, it is necessary to socialize them from small to get used to human touch. The Vietnamese pig, the most exotic pet Read the rest of this entry »

How sick ferrets

Posted by yunus On July - 10 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

ferret sickLike dogs and cats, ferrets can become ill. The two most common diseases are canine distemper and human influenza.

On the one hand, canine distemper is preventable through routine vaccination, it is for your veterinarian to establish a clear timetable with appropriate vaccines to prevent this deadly disease.

In the case of human influenza vaccinations there, but good hygiene can prevent your ferret from getting flu. This disease can be transmitted from the ferret owner and vice versa. Wash hands before handling your pet or stay retired as he has this condition, in many cases it is sufficient to prevent it.

The MVZ Miguel Angel de la Torre graduated with honors from the UNAM, his work has been recognized in national television channels and the TBS in Japan, also participated in radio and periodicals. He has coauthored articles for the magazine and lecture series of AMMVEPE and lecturer at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Graduate School of Cuautitlan, UNAM where he has also been the chair of Wildlife. How sick ferrets

Currently operates the only hatchery in Mexico ferrets certified genetic lines in the U.S. and is a consultant veterinarian from one of the best breeders of ferrets in the North American Ferret Association of that nation.

turtlesThe first and foremost, it is preferable to have captive bred fish caught in the wild. The latter may be cheaper initially, but have a number of problems: these animals have suffered severe stress from the time they were captured later in the shipment, usually in poor conditions (too many animals in a confined space, not eating ..), to the importer’s warehouse and then again in the new shipment to retail outlets.

All this leads to the occurrence of a weakening of the system inmundefensivo that lets defense against parasitic infections, or other
diseases, and often ends in death of the animal. All this without counting the damage that occurs in wild populations by capturing specimens for trade.

Hard copies are currently bred in captivity with Simple rules for successful keeping turtles in captivity more likely to achieve an age of longevity.

Normally, it is preferable to acquire private breeders turtles, since that, besides the prices are significantly lower (it should be recognized that the prices set by some pet shops do deter potential fans started turtles in Read the rest of this entry »

Detecting Stress and Disease in Reptiles

Posted by yunus On July - 6 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

reptiles

Many factors affect the health of a reptile. Internally must be healthy, with their systems working properly. Although never be fully wormed, your immune system must be able to control the colonies of bacteria, parasites and germs to not play too much and begin to affect the normal functioning of the body.
The skin of a healthy animal looks good corresponding to each species. For most reptiles, this means that look “filled”, without too many folds in the skin that could be evidence of dehydration. The color should be full and bright. A healthy animal usually behaves according to its kind, attentive around, thermoregulated during the day, eats, drinks water and defecate regularly (according to the cycle of each individual). Read the rest of this entry »

Pet Health Insurance

Posted by alfian On June - 26 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Pet Health InsurancePet health is an important aspect of caring for your pet. The food, housing and proper preparation makes a healthy pet. Do not attempt to treat a sick pet yourself unless you are absolutely sure what is wrong and you know what to do. The routine vaccination would help in disease prevention. A sick animal can infect healthy animals. Keep your pet in the country to reduce the risk of him getting sick.

The following diseases require immediate attention:
* Unusual behavior (viciousness or lethargy)
* Downloads abnormal body openings
* Limping or difficulty in physical movement
* Significant change in appetite or excessive water consumption
* Loss of hair or open sores
* Excessive tartar deposits or foul breath.

Pet Health Insurance
Vaccinations, medications and other surgical procedures are very expensive. The pet health insurance helps in reducing these costs. Owners should plan on pet insurance before they adopt their pets. Health insurance for pets also covers accidents and illnesses. The costs incurred in routine care such as immunization and vet visits could also be reduced with the help of pet insurance. The policies of pet health care also contain annual awards and plans of coverage. The health insurance policies vary for different animals. The pet owner must carefully assess the pet health care insurance before opting for it.

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