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8 Interesting Horse Facts That You Didn?t Know

  • April 19, 2010 at 7:53 pm

Horse facts are simply fascinating. Despite the fact that horses play a big role in human culture, a lot of people do not know much about them. Given below are some of the most interesting facts about horses that most of us are not aware of.
?The horse is one of the very few animals that [...]

Ferret Care ? Healthy Ferret

  • October 28, 2009 at 6:01 pm

Good ferret care requires that you get your ferret vaccinated for canine distemper and rabies. The initial canine distemper vaccination requires a series of three shots at 8 weeks 11 and 14 weeks. After the initial series this vaccination is required annually. The rabies vaccine is given initially at 12 weeks of age and annually [...]

Pet Ferret Facts

  • October 28, 2009 at 5:55 pm

Today pet ferrets are one of the most popular choices for a companion. They are cute, intelligent and active pets. Inquisitive and crafty, pet ferrets are an excellent choice for a pet if you are willing to commit the time and if you have the patience to train and care for them. Before you decide [...]

Ferrets – How Your Ferret Became Your Pet

  • October 22, 2009 at 12:24 pm

The name ferret comes from the Latin furittus meaning ?little thief.? It is thought that ferrets were first domesticated 2500 years ago for hunting rabbits. Ferrets were most likely domesticated from the Western European polecat or possibly from the Eastern European or Steppe polecat or since these two species of polecats can interbreed maybe the [...]

Ferrets – How to Train Your Pet Ferret

  • October 22, 2009 at 12:20 pm

Ferrets are intelligent and can be trained to use a litter box, not to nip and scratch, to walk on a leash and a variety of simple tricks. Ferret training requires patience. Ferrets have attention points not attention spans. Ferret training requires lots of repetition and patience on your part. Never hit or punish you [...]

Traveling to a Foreign Country With Your Pet

  • October 20, 2009 at 3:39 pm

Whether you’ll be bringing your dog, cat, or other pet to another country permanently, or just on a visit, there are some things you’ll need to know before you do it. Get in touch with the embassy or consulate for that country to find out what kinds of requirements you have to meet, and check [...]

All About Toy Dogs and How to Care For Them

  • September 24, 2009 at 6:31 pm

Toy dogs are not only bred as house pets, they are also associated with the ruling class long ago. Since there are many varieties of toy dogs, make sure you know enough information about the specific breed so that you will not encounter any problems while caring for your toy dog.
Toy dogs are becoming popular [...]

Interesting Facts About Sushi Rice

  • August 28, 2009 at 2:20 am

Sushi or ?vinegared rice? is a favorite delicacy not only in Japan but in many other countries too. It is interesting to know the different types of sushi
For the Japanese, sushi implies vinegared rice typically topped with meats, fish and vegetables. Outside Japan, sushi is more often mistaken as ?raw fish? or ?raw seafood.?
In Japan, [...]

Top 6 Myths of the Animal Kingdom Busted!

  • August 15, 2009 at 11:11 am

Myth #6 – Dogs Bark before Attacking
Usually, it is right the opposite. Yes, you can feel the aggression coming from the barking and chasing you dog but, nonetheless, it?s just a warning for you. This way the dog attracts your attention, demonstrating her frustration and demanding that you leave. If the dog barks and shows [...]