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Tips for Taking Care of Your Pets Health 128

Healthy Weight

The first tip that we can give you is to keep your pets at a healthy weight. Pets are just like humans they can easily get overweight and that can lead to a series of health issues. There are a lot of pet owners who are not taking track of their pet’s weight and that is a huge rookie mistake. No matter what type of pet you have, if you are feeding it too much or some unhealthy food, the pet will eventually get fat. Simple as that, you have to keep track of how much your pet is eating and what you are giving them.
For example, if you have a dog, you want to feed him 2 times per day during his first year because in that period of time they are still developing and growing, so they need nutrients. However, once your dog is older than one year, you can feed him/her once per day. Don’t worry, for them it will be enough, you just have to find the right potion that is enough for them. You can also give your pet supplements such as the Aloe Vera based A.M.P. Floracel.

Plenty of Exercises

The next tip is for people who are having issues with the energy of their animals. If you get a pet, there are a lot of responsibilities that are on you now. One of those responsibilities is to make them tired. The last thing you want is to buy a big dog and keep him inside the house all the time. Bigger animals like that need proper exercise all the time and if you don’t give them a chance to burn energy, then they will take it out on you.

In case you are having troubles keeping your dog in one place, or if he refuses to listen to you, that is because he is full of energy that needs to be burned with exercise. Remember, this exercise doesn’t have to be anything special, you don’t even have to run with your dog, it will be enough to take him for a long walk. Not only your dog will benefit from those walks, but you will also improve your health.

Visit the Vet

When you get your pet, you will most likely go directly to the veterinarian just to check if everything is fine and get him vaccinated. The problem starts when people forget about their pet needs, you have to take them regularly to the veterinarian and not just that one time. It is like you don’t go to regular check-ups to your doctors, it can be very risky for the health of your animal if you skip going to the vet. In case you go only when you see that something is wrong with your pet, in some cases, there is nothing that you can do at that point. That’s why it is very important to regularly visit the vet’s office and detect some serious problems long before they cause any serious damage to your pet.

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Tools And Equipment Required To Keep A Snake 276

Having a pet animal is a very good thing because it will bring you a lot of joy and happiness into your life. Of course, there will be times when you get mad at them if they do something wrong, but that is always your fault because you haven’t trained them properly. If you train your animal properly and give them everything they need, then they will behave and not be a problem to you. Well, that is with most of the common pets such as dogs and cats, but when it comes to more exotic pets that are quite hard to train, like snakes, then you might be in a little bit of problem.

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However, you don’t need to worry, because we have the solution for you and if you want to get a snake, then we suggest you read this article. We decided to make this article because there are a lot of people who are a snake owner and they don’t really understand how they should be handled or taken care of. In this article, we will be talking specifically about the tools and equipment that you must own in order to have a pet snake.

Glass/Wood Tank

Definitely, the number one thing that you must have is a place for your snake to live in. So, buying a glass or wooden tank should be your first thing. The crucial thing when buying a tank is to go to a professional pet store and ask for specialized terrariums for snakes and they will know exactly what to give you. The second thing when buying a terrarium is to buy one that will be the right size for your snake. Most likely, you will not start with a huge snake and you will need a quite small terrarium.

That’s why it is very important to do your research and see how long your snake will get once it is fully grown. Also, putting a small snake in a huge terrarium is not a good thing because it can scare the snake, so for the first few months, it is the best if you keep it in a smaller one and then later buy the regular size you will need.

Heater

When you buy a specialized terrarium for your snake, some of them will come with a built-in heater and some might not. Well, if you don’t have a heater inside your terrarium, then we strongly suggest that you get one immediately. Snakes are animals that like to be warm, so you have to give them that, especially if it is quite cold inside your home.

Water Bowl

An essential thing that some rookies will miss out is a water bowl. The reason why some people forget about this is that they think that snakes don’t drink water. Well, that is completely wrong, they do, and they need to have fresh water at all times.

Some snake species will even take a bath inside, so make sure the bowl is large.

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Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Have A Dog In Your Apartment 232

One of the most common mistakes that a lot of people do is getting a pet dog while they are living in a small apartment. The reason why this is a mistake that you should avoid is that you have to look the situation from the side of the dog. When you are buying any type of pet animal, you have to inform yourself about the things that specific animal need in order to live happily. If you are not able to provide all of those things to your pet, then you should probably find some other pet that is more suitable for your situation.

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The biggest issue for dogs is not having enough space to live in. So, when you are living in a small apartment, the worst thing that you can do is buy a big dog. That dog will never be happy because you will not give him the freedom to run freely in the backyard. Of course, you will take him outside from the apartment few times, but that is not enough for a dog, especially if the dog gets quite large. Here are some other reasons why you shouldn’t get a dog in a small apartment.

Feeling Lonely

People who buy a dog and they live in a smaller apartment will most likely never buy a second dog because that one will be more than enough for that small area. Well, you are missing a crucial thing and that is the happiness of your dog. Having a pet dog is a huge responsibility and the most important thing is to be able to understand your dog and realize if he is not happy. Dogs are one of the few pets that are very smart, and they can easily get lonely, especially when they are locked up in a small area of an apartment.

Development Issues

They never have the chance to run outside and play with other dogs, and that can hurt a dog really bad. If you live in a house that has a huge backyard, then you most likely are more than happy to purchase another dog. Well, if you live in an apartment, that option is not available for you because it will make things even worse than they already are. You should have thought about this long before you purchased a dog for your apartment.

Development Issues

A dog needs to have proper exercises every day, especially when they are small and in the process of growing. Buying a dog for an apartment is not that great choice, but if you buy a dog breed that will get very large, then you have made the worst choice because you will not allow him the freedom he needs in order to develop fully.

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Animal Species That Are Near Extinction 245

Amur Leopard

Not many people actually realize this, but one of the Leopard species the Amur Leopard is very near extinction and we should be very concerned about that. They are falling into the category of critically endangered animals with around 60 living in the wild and 200 in the zoos all around the world. So, if you have visited one of the largest zoos in the world, you have most likely seen one of these leopards. If you haven’t seen one, then we suggest that you do as soon as you can because their number is constantly falling down, and it is a matter of time when they will be extinct. Of course, people around the world are fighting against that with all their power to prevent that from happening, but sometimes there is nothing that we can do.

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This cat, just like any other leopard can run quite fast, it can speed up to 37 mph. In the wild, they can be only found in the Amur River in eastern Russia. The reason for being critically endangered is not one thing, but mainly the poaching and human population that is constantly growing. Of course, the climate change has also something to do with this. Overall, if you are looking for someone to point at, then you should point at yourself because we all are responsible for them being endangered.

Sumatran Rhinoceros

This rhino species is the only Asian rhino that has two horns. This one is the smallest rhino and it lives in dense forests in Indonesia and Malaysia.

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They are really unique, and you cannot recognize this species when you see it. other than just having two horns, this rhino species is very special because it is covered with quite long hair all over their body. The long hair has the function to protect them from insects and to stick the mud to their skin better in order to cool them during hot days.

Peruvian Black Spider Monkey

You might ask why the name spider money, well if you have ever seen one of these in person, then you would know. They have extremely long legs that they use to climb trees.

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This monkey is mainly eating fruit and they are an essential part of the ecosystem in South America because they are very good at dispersing seeds all over the rainforest.

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How To Take Care Of Your Cat 237

Having a pet cat is a very common thing because they make a great pet for both kids and older people. There are a lot of various types of cats that you can purchase or even adopt which is a much better option. So, if you are looking for a new pet, we suggest that you adopt a small cat. If you never had a pet cat before, then we would suggest that you don’t get an older cat because they can sometimes be mean, especially if their previous owner were mean to them. So, start off with a small kitten that will grow up to love you and people in general. Just like any other pet, you have to train your cat in order for it to be good and behave the way you want.

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That’s why it is very important that you read this article. This article is specially designed for new cat owners that need some professional’s tips on how to properly take care of cats. All you need to do is follow the instructions that you will find below, and your cat will be thankful for everything that you do for her.

Grooming

If you purchase or adopt a cat, you will most likely have to pay a lot of attention to grooming because they have a lot of furs that will constantly fall out. Living in a small apartment is not a problem for a cat, but you have to comb and brush it regularly because they will shed all over your living space and that can become a huge problem if you don’t do anything about it.

Unlike dogs, cats are quite clean, and they rarely have the need to take a bath, so if you can you should avoid giving them one because they are cleaning themselves properly. Of course, if there is an emergency or your cat is just stinking, then you have to give them a bath. Regularly brushing your can will prevent all the shedding around your home and you can easily keep it clean from all the fur.

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Why You Should Adopt And Not Shop 228

As you might know, there are a lot of animal shelters all around the world and they are constantly filling up with new animals that are waiting for the right owner to come. Well, some animals don’t have a lot of time and if someone doesn’t come and pick them up from the shelter, they will be euthanized. It is a very sad thing, but shelters must do this, especially when the dog or cat is old or sick and nobody will pick them up.

Why You Should Adopt And Not Shop

They cannot just take every animal in forever, they simply don’t have enough food for every dog and cat that comes in. So, we made this article to explain to people why they need to adopt and not shop for a pet, especially when you want a dog or a cat. Here are some of the reasons why you should adopt and not shop.

Save a Life

The number one thing that we have mentioned previously is that these animals will be euthanized after a certain amount of time if nobody comes and adopt them from the shelter. Well, this means that you can save a life of an animal by simply adopting it. Almost 3 million animals are being euthanized each year because people don’t adopt them.

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You are not only saving their life, but you are giving them a second chance to live a much happier life. Because they are in a shelter, most likely they haven’t had a great life so far, they had nobody who loved them and now you have the chance to become that person who will give them anything they want and love them.

They come Trained

One thing, you might not know is that animals in the shelter are all trained to a certain level. Meaning that every animal is potty trained. When you buy a pet, they will have no training and you must be the one that will do it. If you decide to adopt, then you don’t have to deal with that problem, most of the animals will be trained unless the animal is very old.

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Pet Mistakes You Should Avoid     243

Being a pet owner is not an easy thing, especially if you have decided to buy a pet that requires a lot of attention. When buying a pet, people often forget to think about all the responsibilities they will have to take care of later on. Well, we have made this article specially for people like you, to educate you about all the things that a pet will bring in your life. The reason why we decided to make this article is that there are a lot of unhappy pets around the world that deserve a much better home and owners, but because their owners don’t understand their needs, they will never get that.

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We strongly suggest that you read this article if you want to find out what are the most common mistakes that rookie pet owners do. This way you can easily avoid making these rookie mistakes and your pet will be very thankful for this. Furthermore, this article will help you understand how to prepare yourself for all the responsibilities.

Give them Attention

The main mistake that a lot of people are doing is not giving their pets enough attention and that can hurt them really bad, especially if you have a dog or a cat pet. The reason for that is because these types of pets are really smart, and they can feel lonely and sad if you don’t give them your time. Forgetting about your pet is a very common problem that people have to realize and start changing because pets like dogs can be really unhappy if they don’t get enough attention from their owners.

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You should never forget about your pet, and we are not talking about feeding them and taking them outside. We are talking about some alone time with them because that is really important. Go out and play with them every day, find an activity they like to do and do that every day.

Prepare the Environment

The second biggest mistake that people do is forgetting to prepare the environment for their pets before they get one. This can be really bad, especially if you are getting an exotic pet that requires some special care and environment. For example, buying a pet snake or spider requires a lot of preparation long before you get the actual animal.

You have to set up their environment and get every equipment they need in order to live happily.

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The Friendliest Pet For Your Kids 235

If you are a parent, then you have most likely been in this situation when your kids are begging you to buy them a pet. It is usually a dog or a cat because kids really love playing with them, well there are few things that you should consider before jumping into this. First of all, you have to understand that a pet is not a toy and you are not buying it for your kids to play with.

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You should buy them a pet in order to teach them valuable lessons, like how to take care of your own things. A pet is a really good gift because it will make your kids very happy, especially if you haven’t had any type of pet before.

The second thing that you must realize is that not every pet is suitable for little kids, there are some animals that require extra special care and small children can never take care of them.

At all cost, you want to avoid buying one of those pets to your kids because it will not only be bad for your kids but for that animal also. Read this article through and you will find some very interesting tips on the friendliest pet for your kids.

Get a Dog

Definitely, the number one suggestion that we have for you if you are looking for a friendly pet is to get a dog. The reason why you should get a dog is that it is the friendliest pet animal that you can buy. Of course, a lot of people would say that fish is the least harmful pet to have, well that may be true.

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But there is one issue with buying pet fish and that is they need to be taken care of constantly and your kids are most likely not ready to do that. We are not saying that dogs don’t need to be taken care of, just that dogs are much easier to maintain than fishes. You might not think about this, but when you buy some fish, you will realize what we were trying to say.

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There will come a time in your life when you will feel lonely and you would wish to have someone by your side at all times. Well, buying a pet might be a solution to that problem. There are a lot of people who are struggling with depression and the best cure for that is with love. If you ever had a dog, cat or any other smart animal, then you will know that they can give you unconditional love that has no limits. The biggest issue that some people have is that they are afraid to buy a pet for themselves because they never had one and that is completely normal.

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In fact, it is good to be afraid to buy a new pet because if you are not ready to take care of it, then you probably shouldn’t buy it. You always have to keep in mind that they are a living thing who have feelings, you just cannot buy a pet and forget about it when you get bored. It is a commitment that you have to take and if you are not feeling ready, then read this article and it might be enough to prepare you for a new friend.

Dogs/Cats

Definitely, the number one most common pets are dogs and cats because they are able to give you the unique feeling that not one other pet can give. That feeling cannot be described, that’s why it is so unique, having a dog or a cat pet is like having a very close friend that that is always by your side. The main reason why they make such a great pet for beginners is that it is quite easy to understand what they want. If they are hungry, they will let you know and with some little training, you can completely understand everything they want to tell you.

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Of course, taking care of dogs or cats is not easy, we don’t want to give you a false information, it will require a lot of your time and effort just to take care of them regularly. However, they will offer that unique feeling that we were talking about earlier. Purchasing an exotic pet is the last thing that you want, especially when you are a beginner and you had no experience with any other pet. So, we strongly suggest that you stick to the most common pet animals and you will be happy.

Fish

One of the pets that we might suggest also to beginners is getting a fish. Of course, there is a reason why they are not on the number one spot and that is because they require a lot of attention.

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A lot of people make the mistake and buy a tank full of fish hoping that they are easy to take care of. Well, we have news for you, having a tank full of fishes is really hard to maintain, so if you are looking for something easier we recommend you forget about getting any fish.

The Most Venomous Snakes In The World
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1.Inland Taipan

We have decided to start off with the number one on this list because we know that our readers want to find out which snake has the title of official most venomous. Well, after a lot of research and time, we have come up with the list of most venomous snakes in the world. The winner or should we say the deadliest snake is the Inland Taipan. This snake has the most toxic venom of all the snakes in the entire world.

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This means that when you encounter one of these, you should turn around and run immediately. Of course, you should do that with all the other snakes that are on this list because they are not to be messed with. One bite of this snake can put out 110 mg of the toxic poison which is more than enough to kill 100 humans. This is not a famous snake such as Cobra, but for comparison, the venom of this Taipan is 50 times stronger or deadly than the common Cobra.

2.Eastern Brown Snake

This is the snake that has climbed up to the second place in this list of most venomous snakes in the world and that can tell you something about this snake. A lot of people are not familiar with this snake because it is not that common, but just because you haven’t heard the name of this snake before, it doesn’t mean that it isn’t venomous. If you are not from Australia, then you shouldn’t be concerned about this snake because they can be found in the centers of Australia.

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The thing with this snake is that unlike other species, this snake is quite aggressive. You might have heard that snakes will not attract if they don’t feel threatened, well, that might not stand for this snake. This snake is notorious for being very aggressive and extremely fast. The biggest thing to worry about is that this snake is known to strike more than one time at their pray.

3.Blue Krait

The blue krait is by far the deadliest of this species, and it can be found in Indonesia as well as in South East Asia. It is estimated that around 50% of the bites of the blue krait is fatal to humans.

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Of course, there is some antivenin for this snake, but it is quite rare. However, one good thing about this snake is that you will most likely not bump into one during the day because they are a nocturnal animal, which means that they hunt in the darkness.