Betta fish or Siamese fighting fish are very popular pets. Not only are they beautiful with their long tails, but they also have great personalities. Bettas are often referred to as “scaly cats and dogs” underwater. Although they have a great personality, they tend to be aggressive towards other bettas (both male and female) so…
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Is a Rat Terrier the perfect dog for you?
Originally from England, the Rat Terrier was used as rodents and hunters of small game. They were also treasured as lovable and loyal pets. When their amazing hunting and killing skills were recognized on rat-infested farms and homes, they became pit dogs. Players couldn’t resist using these remarkable, tenacious and fearless little dogs in the…
Choose the right dog bed for your dog
Do you know what exactly is a dog’s home? it’s his bed. Therefore, it is important to select the right dog bed. Some owners already have an idea of what they are looking for in a dog bed, but other owners aren’t even sure where to start looking for one. While it may seem as…
Goldfish Care – What a wonderful way to teach children
Life is fast. It’s good to stop and ‘smell the roses’ as the old saying goes. So busy getting the kids to school, work, after school activities, soccer, dance, piano lessons, homework, dinner, bath, bed. Does that routine sound familiar to you? Many of us are living in a whirlwind with no time to stop…
How Your Old Carrot Peels and Apple Cores Can Help You Be Healthier and Kind to the Planet Too
You may think that throwing carrot peels and apple cores in the trash has no effect, as they will spoil anyway. But even natural plant matter will last for years when sealed in a plastic bag and thrown into a landfill. As a great example of community responsibility, the city of Seattle, WA offers free…
How To Get Rid Of Tear Stains – Tips To Keep Your Bichon Frize Looking Good
If you have a Bichon Frize, you are probably familiar with tear stains. These are the reddish-brown markings on the fur around the Bichon’s eyes. It is natural for a dog to have some tearing and discharge from the eyes. White fur, however, shows the resulting spots more than dark fur. And if the staining…
Activating your Eight Life Aspiration Sectors in Feng Shui
After determining where the Eight Life Aspirations sectors are located in your home, you will need to decorate and place items that correspond to those sectors. Remember that activating these sectors will benefit all the people who live in your home. Do not confuse this with improving your PERSONAL addresses. Personal addresses must be enhanced…
What should I feed my sick or elderly ferret? Duck soup!
When ferrets get sick, they may not want to do all the work of eating their kibble or tearing apart the meat. Older ferrets can have bad teeth and kibble can be too painful to eat. So, feed them duck soup. What is duck soup? First of all, duck soup doesn’t usually have duck in…
Train your cat to go to the bathroom and avoid accidents with the litter tray
What could be more frustrating for a cat owner than mishaps in the litter tray? Very often, the cats that tend to have litter tray accidents are the ones that end up in animal shelters due to their owner’s exasperation. If a cat adamantly refuses to use the litter box, it means there could be…
Which breed of dog is best for you?
What kind of dogs are you looking for? A family pet or a calm, tolerant and easy-care dog for a single or working couple? Just as everyone is an individual, with a different and unique personality, dogs are also different. Not only do dogs have their own personalities, but each dog breed has specific traits…