Pets and Animals Articles

Pets and Animals | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 4:40 PM

A gecko is a mid size lizard that belongs to the Gekkonidae family. These animals live in warm climates. There are approximately twelve hundred species of geckos around the world. Today people are becoming more and more interested in having a gecko as a pet but they are finding it hard to find gecko names for their pets. People often name their pets because they look like something they know or they have a favourite name, but when it comes to a gecko it is not as easy. The name that you ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 1:25 PM

When you start looking for bunny names for your pet rabbit, you may be surprised to find that there are lists and lists of these names. This means that bunnies are very popular pets. They make excellent pets and you can keep them in the house instead of having to keep them outdoors in a pen. Giving the bunny a name is a difficult decision because you want it to be one that will match the rabbit and its personality as well as one that you like and find easy to use. Experts will tell you that the ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 1:23 PM

When you bring home a pet rabbit or two, you want to give your new bunny a name that will be easy for it to learn to recognize as its name. Some of the most popular names for rabbits are: - Flopsy, because of its big ears - Hoppy, or some word that has "hop" in it, because that is what rabbits do - Cottontail, because of the size and shape of its tail - Velvet or other words to describe the feel of the rabbit's fur - Brownie, which has to do with t... more...

Pets and Animals | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 1:17 PM

Winnie the Pooh is perhaps the most well known of all bear names. Although this was the name of a genuine black bear it is now used to refer to a cuddly yellow bear dressed in a red shirt. Another famous name is Yogi Bear made popular by the cartoons of this mischievous bear in Jellsytone National Park. While there are names of bears in zoos, no one keeps a bear as a pet, so it is unlikely that you will need any help in naming your pet bear. Zoos and other organizations that do need to name new ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 12:48 PM

Believe it or not, chickens make very good pets, and they can provide you with food in the eggs they lay. They are easy to take care of and easy to feed and you don't need to keep them inside the house. Of course, if you have a pet chicken, you want to give it a name, which will lead you to search for a list of chicken names to choose from. If you liked the story of Chicken Little who thought the sky was falling, you may choose some of the names from that story. Even though some of these na... more...

Pets and Animals | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 12:38 PM

When you buy an older horse, it will already have its name. However, when a new foal is born, you have to choose from pony names, which may include the stable name or a variation of the mother's name. Whether you will be registering the pony as a racer or you just want to enjoy riding it, you need to give it a good strong name. Most people prefer two syllable names, rather than official sounding names of two or three words. When you choose short names that are easy to say, there is less cha... more...

Pets and Animals | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 12:36 PM

If you are looking to name your turtle you should find turtle names that have meanings that suit your turtle. It may seem that it might be hard to find a name for a turtle but this is really not the case. There are many websites that offer a list of names that you can use for your turtle and then the meaning associated with the name can also be found. For some people naming your pet can be just as important as naming a child because pets are often considered to be children for some people and st... more...

Pets and Animals | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 12:34 PM

Since you mainly see dolphins in the zoo or aquarium, it is not very likely that you will have one as a pet. There have been many famous dolphin names throughout history and in the movies. Flipper is the one that comes to mind from the television series. Other dolphins usually have place names attached to them because they always appear in the same places year after year. Some of these are: - Dingle Dolphin - this is the dolphin that appears in the harbor of Dingle, Ireland. Some of the n... more...

Pets and Animals | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 12:21 PM

When you have a pet frog, you want to give it a suitable name. Choosing from a list of frog names is something that you do want to put some thought into because since it is your pet, you do want to give it a nice name. One way of choosing a suitable name is to determine what type of frog it is and then fins out some of the characteristics of that type of frog. The usual types of frogs found in North America are: - Eastern American Toad. This is a toad, rather than a frog and it has darker... more...

Pets and Animals | By Chris Jensen @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 2:47 AM

Obviously their health will be in top form as well as their energy levels so they will be able to perform better to even the way they look. The only thing you will pay a lot more going this route. But no matter what you spend, the way you like to be treated should be the way you treat your animals if not better. When you buy the inexpensive brand you know the saying "you get what you pay for." Most veterinarians say these inexpensive brands would compare to taking a piece of card... more...

Pets and Animals | By Justin Oliver @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 12:42 PM

So, you've decided that owning an aquarium would be a nice feature to add to the home. Owning and managing an aquarium can be a bit of a daunting task at first because there are so many variables that need to be taken care of. Not to mention the fact you don't know what you are doing. This guide is here to help ease the worry by going over some of the basics that every saltwater aquarium needs for proper use. First, we need to know what kind of fish will be living in the tank. ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Chris Jensen @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 9:27 AM

The highest number ever had was 22 cats and 5 dogs. This was while living on a farm and had a decent income to take care of such a large brood. Eventually my friends dwindled down to one old black cat that was as dependent on me as was on him. Had been through a lot together; other cats, dogs, lovers, and homes. When it came time for us to say goodbye. Was devastated and still feel great sadness at having had to part with him. As assessing the situation of being a petless person, b... more...

Pets and Animals | By Mariam Ma @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 12:56 PM

It is with obvious Hollywood trickery that the famous "Mr. Ed" the horse did not actually talk on the classic TV show of the same name. However, this does not mean that horses cannot communicate with humans. We just have to "listen" carefully. Here are some regulary horse expressions. Instead of reading lips, try reading the ears of a horse. The ears of a horse can express a lot of what the equine is trying to say. When the horse's ears are pinned back and he is... more...

Pets and Animals | By Michael Patrick @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 10:41 AM

There are many reasons why horse breeders should invest in quality portable hidden security cameras both inside and outside of their barns. Horses no matter what their breed are incredibly valuable animals. Although there are no legal slaughterhouses open in America for horses, there are still people who buy and sell horse meat. A horse can mean thousands of dollars on the hoof whether dead or alive. Human Nature And they are also very docile animals, making them ( sadly ) a targ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Chris Jensen @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 2:16 AM

The number one draw back being the cost difference. Regardless of cost, you should strive to treat your animal as well as you do yourself if not better. The less expensive brands are exactly that: cheap in price as well as quality. Many veternarians have likened some of these dog foods to pouring gravy over cardboard and serving it up to our much loved friends. It will fill the space in their stomachs but it won't give them the nutrients they need to thrive. You'll find that onc... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 12:29 AM

We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality. Group: Sporting Weight: male: 65-80, female: 55-70 lbs Height: male: 23-26 female: 21-24 inches Overview The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is originally from the United States, and often referred to as the "Chessie". These dogs are enthusiastic hunters of fowls on both land and water. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever was the first retriever to b... more...

Pets and Animals | By Beth Guide @ Friday, 8th August 2008 @ 8:12 AM

It is important to monitor your horses weight regularly, especially if he is prone to weight loss. A good way to monitor weight gain or loss is with a weigh tape that can be purchased at most local tack shops or feed stores. If you use this tape at the same time each week, it will be about 90% accurate and will let you know if there is any potential health problems with your horse with weight loss being a symptom. There is also a way to monitor weight called a weighbridge that your horse can ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Beth Guide @ Friday, 8th August 2008 @ 8:09 AM

One of the most important aspects of your horses care is to see to their hoof care. In order to receive proper care from a farrier you must give your horse a certain amount of training so as to make his job easier and make it easier on the horse in the bargain. There are so many horses that snatch thier feet away and fidget, sometimes actually leaning their weight on the farrier. Then you have the extremely untrained horse that will kick out at a farrier. This wastes time and money for him and ... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 11:04 PM

We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality. Group: Terrier Weight: Male: 18, Female: 15.5 lbs Height: Male: 11.8, Female: 11 inches Overview The Cesky Terrier was founded by Frantisek Horak in the Czech Republic. The Cesky Terrier is also known as the Bohemian or Czech Terrier. This is a fairly new dog breed seeing that it was only developed in the last century. Many breeders felt that t... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 11:02 PM

We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality. Group: Working Weight: Male: 121-176, Female: 88-143 lbs Height: Male: 27-32, Female: 24-27 inches Overview It is believed that the Central Asian Shepherd dog has its origin from many different places throughout Central Asia. These places include Tibet, Iran and also the very old Silk Road. Many feel that the Central Asian Ovtcharka is the ance... more...