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Recall: Jr. Texas Taffy Treat for Pets
If you have Jr. Texas Taffy Treats at home, you are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. ALL lots of this pet treat have been recalled due to them containing salmonella. The potential salmonella in these Jr. Texas Taffy Treats can cause sickness in both animals and humans, particularly if the humans do not wash hands after touching the treats. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning in humans include nausea, vomiting, cramping, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Pets will show the same symptoms and may seem lethargic as well. No reports of illness have been submitted as of ...
How To Teach A Cat To Handshake
Most pet owners can easily teach a dog to shake hands. But cats? Believe it or not, it is actually possible to teach your cat to shake. One must be patient and consistent when teaching a cat to handshake. And one must ALSO have yummy cat treats, of course! To teach your cat to shake, first be armed and ready. Purchase a few jars of chicken baby food and a rubber tipped baby spoon. Then gently touch your cat’s paw while saying “shake.” The minute your cat moves his or her paw, give your kitty some baby food on a spoon. Continue ...
Adopting an Ex-Racing Greyhound
By Jay, from The Depp Effect Every year, thousands of greyhounds retire from racing. Luckily for them, more and more people are realizing what great pets they can make. The most cat-like of all dog breeds, these are easy dogs to care for. They are sprinters with only a short burst of energy at their disposal, so they don’t need hours of walking - twenty minutes twice a day will do, and then they’ll most likely rest quietly for hours on end. Greyhounds have a short, non-oily coat and are often thought of as ‘low-allergen’ dogs. Their fur is soft and fine, they ...
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Water Turtle Habitat Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin
Water Turtle Habitat Your turtle will need both a land area and swim area. The land area should have one area at room temperature, and one heated to about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to have two good high range thermometers in your tank to measure this. Your turtle’s land should be...
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Water Turtle Diet Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin
Water Turtle Diet Water turtles must be in the water to eat. They are predominantly carnivores, but will often enjoy good fruits and greens. You may feed your turtle earthworms, redworms, mealworms, whole feeder goldfish, snails, crickets, kibbles, reptomin, trout chow and king worms. D... -
Water Turtles Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin
Water Turtles Water turtles are interesting and fun pets, but are quite a lot of responsibility. To begin with, a water turtle can live to be 40 years old. They need no less than a 20 gallon tank, which will require about one hour of proper cleaning a week. Food for your turtle can cost... -
Toxic Plants to Animals Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin
Toxic Plants to Animals * Acocanthera (fruit and flowers) * Amaryllis (bulbs) * Amsinckia -- Tarweed (foliage, seeds) * Anemone -- wildflower (all parts) * Angel Trumpet Tree (flowers and leaves) * Apple (seeds) * Apricot (all parts, especially pits, inner seed) * Atropa Bellad...
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