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The life cycle of a frog

A frog has a life span of approximately 4-15 years. However it depends on the frog species as well because there are frogs which live up to 40 years also. A frog has very different kind of life cycle as compared other organisms. Frogs most often tend to breed in rainy season and in tropical and semi-tropical regions, others breed in spring seasons

Types of Rabbits

There are 25 different species of wild rabbits found across the world, all of the current domesitc breeds are decendants of the Old World rabbits orginially found in the Mediterranean area of Europe.

Gerbil Care

A general guide to providing proper care for your pet Gerbil. In this article we aim to cover the major areas of Gerbil care including diet and basic grooming

Gerbil supplies and cages

We run through the essential supplies you will need to correctly care for your pet Gerbil, including choosing the right choice of cages / enclosure, buying the correct gerbil food, bedding and toys.

Gerbil cages and housing

Gerbils have a natural habit of burrowing. When considering gerbil cages and housing, this must be taken into account. The best housing for gerbils is a gerbilarium made from a large aquarium tank. The tank should be at least 75 cm long and 30 cm in height, giving an overall floor space of a very minimum of 1500 sq.cm.

Gerbil food - what to feed your gerbil

Your Gerbil likes a range of food, so have a read through this article and find out what might be best to feed your Gerbil.

What do guinea pigs eat

So, what do guinea pigs eat? Well check out our guide to guinea pig diets. In actuality guinea pigs share a common dietary quirk with us, their bodies don't naturally produce vitamin c, so it's important they receive this as part of their diet.

Guinea Pigs

Another name for guinea pigs is cavy; its latin name being Cavia porcellus. This animal is a native of South America, where around 20 different kinds of guinea pigs can be found. They come in an assortment of colours, long and short coat styles.

How to care for Guinea pigs

Guinea pigs are generally very timid creatures, and need to be handled very carefully. This is particularly important if children are learning to care for guinea pigs. It is best to start handling guinea pigs when they are fairly young so they become used to handling.

Guinea Pigs as pets

Guinea pigs do make excellent pets. As with all animals there are many considerations to be taken into account. Guinea pigs need housing which needs to be cleaned. Food and water need to be provided. Health problems need to be checked and sorted. All this can be costly in time as well as money. Before considering guinea pigs as pets you must take these into account.

What do Hamsters eat?

As hamsters are caged animals, their food is the only real diversion and therefore a good variety of foodstuffs is recommended for hamsters to eat to keep them healthy. Pelleted food available from pet shops, is the most convenient and this is a good basis for hamster food, but they also derive great benefit from a variety of grains, sunflower seeds and nuts and these should be given regularly to your pet.

Hamster food and diet

Although pelleted food, available from petshops, is a good basis for hamster food, and the most convenient, they also need to have a variety of grains, sunflower seeds and nuts. They will also appreciate more succulent items of hamster food such as raisins, carrots and apples as well as the occasional small amount of green stuff.

Hamster cages and housing

In their natural environment hamsters lead a solitary existence, digging tunnels and holes close to the surface and are active only at night time. They are thought to travel great distances at night in search of food. These facts must be taken into account when designing hamster cages. The floor space needs to be of a good size, minimum 2400 square cm. with a minimum height of 30cm.

Hamster breeds and different types of hamster

Hampsters make great pets expecially for children, its important that the hampster is well cared for, and you ensure you have the right cage, toys and food to ensure your hamster staying in good health. There are a number of hamster breeds to choose from including, Chinesse dwarf hamsters, golden Hamsters and black bear Hamsters, see the links below for more information:

Different types of lizards

There are a lots of different types of lizards, many make great pets and they come in an array of sizes so there is something to suit most who seek a lizard as a pet. The types of lizard are indeed diverse with lizards found not only in desert areas but also right up to the edges of the artic cirlce.

What do lizards eat? Lizard foods and diets

So what do lizards eat? We take a look at the types of food to best ensure you pet lizard gets the nutrients it needs. There are plenty of pre-prepared lizard foods available online and via your local pet store. These foods usually come in dry pellets.

Types of Newts and Salamanders

There are a large number of different types of Newts and Salamanders, many can be kept as pets. The stand out from other types of amphibians such as frogs and toads because unlike the others they have tails. Common to all types of Newts and Salamanders is the need for water in their environment, although not all types are confident in water they all require it in some form or another.

The different types of Rabbits

There are 25 different species of wild rabbits found across the world, all of the current domesitc breeds are decendants of the Old World rabbits orginially found in the Mediterranean area of Europe.

Dwarf Rabbits

Dwarf rabbits are not only cute but they are practical too, they make great pets, and are easily handled by children. They require less space to live and exercise in making them ideal for families with limited space.

What do Rabbits eat?

Rabbits have very delicate digestive systems, its doesn't take very much to upset their system so its important to get your rabbits diet right. So what do rabbits eat?

Rabbit cages and hutches

When housing a rabbit its important to consider the correct type of cage / hutch, something that will suit your rabbits needs and indeed dimensions

Rabbit names

A selection of the best rabbit names, this page should offer you some ideas for choosing a name for your rabbits. Is choosing a name as straight forward as it might seem or is their a science to the names we give our pets?

The facts about rats

Rats have long been associated with the spread of disease, and understandably so, the facts about rats are that they have in the past contributed to wide spread illness and death. This is not however, an accusation you can make at today's domesticated rats, they present little or no significant threat to humans when kept as pets.

Different types of Snakes

120 million years ago, the snake evolved from lizard like creatures. The most obvious changes are the loss of limbs, although you can still see some remaining evidence that snakes once had limbs, the Boa is a prime example. There are many different types of snakes, some are more suitable for keeping as pets than others, smaller colored snakes are obviously very popular.

Tarantula species and facts

Amongst the largest species of spider known to man the tarantula spider is also one of the best known in the word. Found mostly in warm climates such as South America, Africa and parts of Asia, we will take a look at a selection of species identifying various characteristics and facts.

A happy parrot leads to a happy pet owner

By keeping your pet happy and entertained you will see a huge benefit in his mood and your relationship with him.

How to Train a Dog

There are some criteria you should consider before you decide to have a dog as a pet. The most important thing is to know how to train it best. Dog training can be a lot of fun, but you have to have some patience when training it, you have to take care of his rewards, especially if you decided to go for a dog as your dearest pet. You also need to buy some equipment which will help you with this tr
with this training process. Most important of all is to stay calm and think positive until you reach your dog training goal.

Dog Insurance and Identity Chips

Pet insurance can help cover the cost of finding a missing dog. Cheap pet insurance may not include this level of cover, but if you compare pet insurance policies you will see that pet insurance companies will often contribute financially in case you loose your dog.

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Your Gerbil likes a range of food, so have a read through this article and find out what might be best to feed your Gerbil.

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