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How to Get Rid of Rats at Home

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:17:11 +0000

Rats mainly feature out in search of food, water, and shelter at night and in many cases are homes become their favorite hang out. This does not mean they will actually live in your home; they only frequent your home for food and water.
Rats are not as easy to get rid of, as many people believe. Rats are a bit leery of new things that have been placed in their paths along their favorite places to visit. This means if you place a trap somewhere close to an area they visit, normally it will be left totally alone for up to four days. Professionals explain that since rats are this way when it comes to new things, it would not be wise to bait a trap as soon as you place it. The reason being Read the rest of this entry

Chinese Zodiac Snake by Element

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:17:01 +0000

Wood SnakeWood Snakes are rooted individuals who are very modest and stable. They love their friends and family and are surrounded by a loving nest. Wood Snakes think through everything that do or say. They are very careful and intelligent individuals who are sound decision makers.Famoud Wood Snake Personalities: Ben Stiller, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Marlee Matlin Fire SnakeFire Snakes are very outspoken individuals who are also very opinionated. They are electrifying characters who can be very spirited conversationalists. Their persuasive nature can convince even the most adamant minds to start thinking in the direction that these Snakes are leading their ideas.Famous Fire Snake Read the rest of this entry

Adrenal Disease in Ferrets: Causes, Signs, Treatment & Prevention

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:16:53 +0000

In the ferret, adrenal disease – or hyperadrenocorticism – most commonly occurs when a tumor or lesion on the adrenal glands causes an overproduction of the hormones produced by the adrenal glands. Adrenal disease is most common in ferrets over the age of three years, but it can affect ferrets as young as a year old. Adrenal disease is one of the most prevalent ferret diseases, and there is no definitive test for it. Ferret owners need to know as much as possible about it to be able to recognize it and help the ferret after he is diagnosed by the veterinarian. CAUSES

While we don’t know for sure what exactly causes adrenal disease in ferrets, most theories point to t Read the rest of this entry

What To Know About Guinea Pig

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:16:42 +0000

When was the last time you visited with a lonesome only to have their children frog demo you out to the backyard to vista their newest acquisition which you knew little about, their pet guinea pig? And delightful they are, for guinea pigs make great pets, but they were not forever a domestic animal, so just where do they originate from, and where did they get that name from, because, lets face it, a very odd name. Well let me shock you by initially saying that they are actually rodents, and are technically known as Cavies, but don\’t let all this put you off, like read on. They have sprung into popularity within the onwards few decades and this might well make you think that they are a Read the rest of this entry

Bible Versus Quran Versus Sciences, (15) the Rabbit

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:16:32 +0000

The Bible says that the Rabbit is a ruminant animal while the sciences say that the Rabbit is not a ruminant animal.

The Quran does not mention the Rabbit by name but it gives an Arabic word of four characters that can be applicable for man, animals, birds, plants and microbes.

The Rabbit in the Bible:

RABBITS ERRONEOUSLY CALLED RUMINANTS IN THE BIBLE

The rabbits are mentioned in the Old Testament in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. The rabbit does not mentioned in the New Testament.

The quotes herein are from the New International Version.

Leviticus 11:3-6:

‘Whatever divides the hoof, and is cloven-footed, chewing the cud, among the Read the rest of this entry

Choosing a Family Pet

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:16:21 +0000

When you have kids, they can often drive you crazy by hounding for a dog or a cat. Some parents are reluctant to give their child a pet due to fear of the animal harming the child being forefront in their minds. There are many dog and cat breeds that you can have in your home that will do really well for you and your family—even with small children. There are, of course, some precautions to make.

First, we will look at dog breeds. There are certain dog breeds that demand respect and kids often don’t have those feelings. Most children do not understand that pulling on the pet’s tail or stroking too roughly can not only harm the animal, but make it resentful of the child. You c Read the rest of this entry

Proper Ferret Care: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Ferret Healthy

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:58:28 +0000

Many new ferret owners will quickly find themselves overwhelmed by the differences between owning a ferret and owning other, more common, pets. There are many aspects about basic ferret care and more involved health issues you should be familiar with, and there are a variety of ferret supplies that will help you maintain your ferret’s optimum health. This article will cover the most important parts of basic ferret care to help you become a great ferret owner! It’s also a great refresher for seasoned ferret owners.Finding an Experienced Ferret Veterinarian

There are many veterinarians who will tell you that they treat ferrets, but a veterinarian who specializes in ferrets i Read the rest of this entry

Three Good and True Rat Stories

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:58:10 +0000

All three of these are true; I couldn’t have made them up. I was an eye witness to all three and even ate some of number three. If you are a little queasy, you might want to read these accounts a bit later when your system has settled down.
Rat Story #1 ocurred recently after we had constructed our house in rural Veracruz. It was made of adobe mud walls and had cement floors. It has wooden rafters and a tin roof that heats up in the hot season. It is dry but could flood with long periods of rain or a hurricane. It is still standing and with relatives living in it now.
One night we are in bed and the wife is asleep. I’m looking up at the rafters wondering Read the rest of this entry

Guinea Pigs Cage Selection – How To Choose The Best Cage For Your Pig

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:57:57 +0000

The decision on where to place your guinea pig should be made before you choose a cage so you’ll know exactly how much space you will be working with, particularly if you will be keeping your guinea pig indoors. Ideally, your guinea pig’s cage should be at least 2 square feet per guinea pig, but the more area you provide for your pet, the happier he or she will be. The height of the cage is not as important. Guinea pigs don’t really climb much because of their size so 18 inch walls should be high enough to keep them safely inside a cage.
Many guinea pig owners prefer to have multi-level cages for their pets. While the addition of ramps and other levels may be fun and Read the rest of this entry

Volkswagen’s Rabbit Punch

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:57:46 +0000

It was year 1975 and VW sales were dropping. Japanese auto makers were rapidly advancing inside the US market with little boxtypes far cheaper than a Beetle. To address this threat, VW came up with a small front wheel drive car that was Spartan-like in every way. Enter the VW Rabbit, a water-cooled 4 cylinder, with a transversely mounted engine driving the front wheels for around the same price as a Japanese compact sedan. From that time on, the Rabbit has replaced the Beetle in the US consumer market. With this development, the Rabbit started off the influx of a new Volkswagen generation. Known and lauded for its very efficient fuel economy, the VW Rabbit never received many changes over th Read the rest of this entry