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Caring for Cage Birds


Cage birds include finches, canaries, minas, budgerigars, cockatiels and parrots; have been kept as pets for centuries. The two most important criteria for success in keeping these pets are proper diet and proper caging. Birds enjoy supervised activities inside and outside of the home. However, birds do not do well when kept loose in the home.
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Caring for Cage Birds
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Basic Ferret Care

Pet ferrets are domesticated European polecats. They have been kept as hunters and pets for over one thousand years. The scientific name for a ferret is Mustela putorius furo. Other Mustela to which they are related are mink, skunks, otters, weasels and badgers. All animals in this group have a distinctly strong odor emanating from glands below the base of their tail.
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Unbending Rules for Dealing with Stray Cats (Humor)

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Basic Ferret Care

Pet ferrets are domesticated European polecats. They have been kept as hunters and pets for over one thousand years. The scientific name for a ferret is Mustela putorius furo. Other Mustela to which they are related are mink, skunks, otters, weasels and badgers. All animals in this group have a distinctly strong odor emanating from glands below the base of their tail.
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Why is My Pet Tearing Up the House!

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My Dog Needs Diapers

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Dealing with the Loss of a Beloved Pet

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Salmonella and Your Pets

Salmonella are a group of bacteria that inhabit the intestinal tract of a large number of animals. In 1885 Daniel E. Salmon discovered them. When conditions are right, these bacteria can cause severe disease leading to food poisoning or death. There are about twenty species of salmonella and 2,300 serotypes. All can cause disease.
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Caring for Cage Birds

Cage birds include finches, canaries, minas, budgerigars, cockatiels and parrots; have been kept as pets for centuries. The two most important criteria for success in keeping these pets are proper diet and proper caging. Birds enjoy supervised activities inside and outside of the home. However, birds do not do well when kept loose in the home.
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Don't Underestimate the Importance of the Proper Training Collar

After you bring home that cute puppy you couldn't help but love, a trip to the local pet store is your next stop. Cruising down the aisle, you fill the cart with food bowls, toys, and, of course, a collar! Choosing the correct collar is extremely important for both you and your pet.
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Tumors: Take a Closer Look At Lumps and Bumps

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The Tragedy of Pets in the Media

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