Archive for April, 2009

What pet reptiles have short lives?

I’m looking for snake/lizard that is relatively easy to care for and basically good for begginers, but doesn’t live more than 7 years (I’m looking for a short-term commitment) prefferably around 3. Thanks… Continue reading this item... | 7 Comments

The Cat in the Hat

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Product DescriptionPoor Dick and Sally. It’s cold and wet and they’re stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that “pallid primers [with] abnormally courteous, unnaturally clean boys and girls’ were leading to growing illiteracy among children, The Cat in the Hat (the first Random House Beginner… More >>

The Cat in the Hat

How to Care for Your Pet Bird: Practical Advice by Dr. Murphy

Pet Sheltering Hurrican Ike, Houston

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Latest Dogs Auctions

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What should I do with my cats after flea treatment?

I have fleas in my house and on my cats. I went to the vet and got the advantage drops for the cats. I have also sprayed my house, used a flea fogger, and have been vacuuming everything and cleaning the crap outta my house. Since both cats and the house have been treated should I continue to keep my cats quarantined in the bathroom or should I let them out. I’m thinking it’s probably ok to let them out now since the pesticide has had time to settle. Also, I think the advantage stuff on the cats is supposed to kill any fleas that jump on. I’m thinking it’s a good idea to let the cats run around so the remaining fleas that continue to hatch will jump on… Continue reading this item... | 8 Comments

City-wide pet adoption event at The Rim

City-wide pet adoption event at The Rim
Find your new pet companion at this Saturday’s super pet adoption event in the parking lot of Lifetime Fitness Center, at the Rim Shopping Center.

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Will Your Pet Bird Outlive You?

One common misconception about pet birds is that they live for hundreds of years and need to be willed to someone in order to ensure their care after you’re gone. While birds do live for quite a long time in the wild, their lifespan in captivity is actually much shorter. Below are some common pet birds and their average life span in captivity given that they receive superior care and a proper diet.

Macaw – 50 years
Cockatoo – 40 years
African Grey – 25 years
Amazon Parrot – 50 years
Conure – 15 years
Parakeet – 15 years
Parrotlet – 15 years
Lovebird – 10 years
Canary – 15 years
Finch – 5 years

Certainly with a lifespan of 50 years, a bird could outlive you however there are many hidden dangers lurking around that can cut your birds… Continue reading this item...

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