All About Pets

Although many people prefer to have mice as far as possible, for others these animals are adorable with a pet to share your space to enjoy their company. In this case we follow a few guidelines to make our lives happy and mouse in good health.

The first thing we provide is a good accommodation, preferably in a cage for hamsters or guinea pigs. The best thing is not too large, but with enough space to comfortably move your mouse. Of course, we must consider the space between the bars should be small, because otherwise escape our furry friend with ease.

It is necessary to line the bottom of the cage with newspaper or sawdust and we also provide a house of cardboard or a similar place in which the animal can hide to eat and rest.

Do not forget to give the way you can exercise daily, for which we can install a little wheel army or a plastic sphere to tour the house without leaking.

As for food, it is best given special food for mice that you can find at any pet store. Occasionally you can also add seeds and apples, lettuce or carrots. It is also essential to have plenty of water, for which you must install a drinker for rodents.

To prevent parasites, it is important to observe strict hygiene of the cage, for which we regularly change the background material of the cage. It is also necessary to wash and disinfect the cage once a week, making sure to rinse well and remove any chemical moiety that is completely dry when we introduce the mouse into it.

If you have a cat as a pet, you’ve surely seen as a statue and stop or move the ears to listen to sounds that are impossible to hear for you, how hard you try to hear what your cat is listening. Cats are nocturnal predators, and as such, they need to survive a sharp ear to enable them to identify exactly where their prey.

This superiority of the human ear in front of the cat is based on the characteristics of your hearing. While a human has 30,000 fibers cochlear nerve in the auditory nerve, the cat has more than 40,000, allowing you to hear sounds much weaker than we can hear us.

Furthermore, the ear is ready to capture 20k to 25k frequency, ie, ultrasound can not hear us ever because our auditory system is not ready for it. This ability to hear ultrasound is not free, but necessary because many of the animals that are their prey, communicate with such sounds.

But not only the sharpness of your ear allowing you to hear so clearly. The conical shape allows your ears pick up sounds and the ability to rotate 180 degrees by more than 30 muscles that make up each ear allows them to focus directly on their ears toward the source of the ear and, thus, be able to hear clearly all the nuances and variations in the sound.

Curiously, white-haired cats have undergone a genetic mutation that affects your ear. If the cat has one blue eye and one other color, can not hear with the ear of the same side as the blue eye.

Horses may suffer a “colic” or abdominal pain due to various reasons. Some of the factors that can cause colic in horses can be very mild, while others may be serious and require immediate medical intervention. Colic can be caused by a number of gastrointestinal problems, and is regarded as one of the most common health problems of the horse.

There are several types of equine colic, of which the most common types are the spasmodic colic, colic, displacement or torsion, gastric distension and colic caused by parasites such as tapeworms, large roundworm, and cyathostomes. What causes colic in horses? Sometimes a hard lump of food can affect the large intestine in one of its folds.

Even the accumulation of gas in the intestine, especially in the large intestine can increase the peristaltic contraction of the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to abdominal pain or colic in horses. The formation of benign lipomas fat in the intestinal tract, ingestion of sand or soil, the accumulation of mineral deposits in the intestine and the presence of large worms and tapeworms can also cause a blockage in the intestinal tract , which in turn can lead to colic.

Apart from these reasons, spasms of the parts of the gastrointestinal tract, ulcers in the stomach, eating moldy or rotten food, and inflammation of the large intestine can cause colic. Abdominal pain caused by this condition often requires the affected horse to beat the belly or abdomen.

Although guinea pigs are a very clean animals who rarely go to smell or get dirty too, it is convenient to bathe from time to time intervals that can vary between two and four months, depending on the waste that accumulates in the coat the animal. We should not bathe him more often, since then we risk losing the natural protection of the fur.

Before we take the temperature of bathing water and ensure it does not burn, so the bathing experience not upset the animal. It is best to use warm water pulling hot. When inserted into the water, the animal may be very nervous, constantly move and try to escape. We then reassure him, stroking and speaking softly, for the animal to calm down and lose the fear of bathing.

Use soap for bathing, taking a small amount in the water and another on hand to rub. It is important to ensure that in the bathroom not to get soap in their eyes and ears. IF we’re not sure of doing, it’s best to avoid the area and simply head to bathe the body. It is best to use a shampoo for rodents, to thereby avoid irritating your skin.

It is important that the room in which the banemos is not heated and air currents, since guinea pigs are very sensitive animals to cold, and if the temperature is not right can endanger your health. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to sending birthday flowers, it’s hard to go wrong – or at least so you would think! Getting Aunt Ermintrude that bouquet of beautiful lilies delivered to her door might have seemed like a foolproof gift, but in reality you could be sending a potential poisonous flower-bomb into a pet-friendly home. The last thing you want is Aunt Emintrude’s ailing cat on your conscience.

Organising a flower delivery to a pet owner is a tricky business. Think of it like flower Tetris; with so many potentially lethal plants and flowers in your local florist, getting the right combination is not a game for the light-hearted. Neither is it impossible though; with a little research into the world of botanics, you’ll soon be sending pet-friendly bouquets without a second thought. For the pet owners amongst us, this will come as a relief, as we all know how meddlesome our furry little friends can be when it comes to investigating things they are not supposed to touch.

The first, and most important, rule when it comes to sending flowers is never presume that a common household flower is safe – the internet is your friend, so use it wisely. Some of the most popular birthday flowers used in bouquets are actually poisonous to animals, so it’s vital that you double-check before you send them. You might, for instance, be surprised to learn that some species of lilies and orchids can cause serious damage to your beloved cats and dogs with just the slightest nibble of their blooms. Even something as innocent looking as ivy can cause issues to your pets, while the foxgloves you find in your garden are lethal. Another problem bloom that comes as a surprise to most are daffodils, which again are to be avoided if you own animals.

With their slight frames and delicate metabolisms, cats and dogs are easily susceptible to the poisons in plants that humans are immune to.  In some instances, these can lead to sickness and diarrhoea and can potentially be lethal. Not only may one of your beloved pets be in danger, but with the cost of veterinary treatment, you could be in for a hefty bill just to compound the misery.

But before you’re put off from ever sending a flower again for fear of poisoned felines and canines, it’s worth noting that there are plenty of non-toxic flowers that are perfect for special occasions. Flowers like tulips might have poisonous bulbs, but since you’re unlikely to have a vase of bulbs in your living room, it’s perfectly safe to opt for tulips. Popular house plants such as the African Violet are similarly non-toxic, making them a perfect choice for a gift. The key is to research plants and flowers on the internet first or even better ask your florist when you buy them.  That way, you can say ‘Thank you’ with flowers without having to send another bouquet to say ‘Sorry’.

When horses were first domesticated they were used in harness rather than being ridden. It was the invention of horse saddles thatrevolutionised the use of horses as riding animals.

Prior to the invention of saddles all riders rode bareback – a difficult feat in itself, let alone if you are carrying out military maneuvers!As you can imagine it also was particularly uncomfortable, especially when riding for long periods of time. It was from this that the idea of a saddle – which would act almost as a cushion between the horse and the rider – came about.

The invention of horse saddles cannot be linked to one person or even a group of people. Over time many cultures contributed to the development of the saddle as we now know it. This has resulted in a lack of widespread consensus of the full origins of horse saddles.

When first invented, saddleswere very rudimentary and looked more like cloth pads that were attached to the horse using a piece of equipment similar in appearance to what we would now know as a surcingle.

Over time these simple saddles became more refined and complex; they changed from cloth pads to leather making them much more durable. They were decorated with felt, hair and even gold; often indicating which tribe or group of people the rider was a part of.

Perhaps the biggest milestone in the history of saddle development came in the creation of a saddle tree; a feature that continues to be an important part of saddles these days. The leather was now stretched across this saddle tree. Thishelped by keeping the rider’s weight off the horse’s back which was found not only to improve the comfort for the rider but also to help the horse’s comfort and allow him to be ridden for longer periods of time.

Whilst there is some evidence of leather stirrups being in existence from approximately 5^th century BC, it is widely accepted that the development of stirrups as we now know them began around 300 – 500 AD in central Asia. The introduction of stirrups made riding far safer by giving the rider greater balance.

Nowadayshorse saddles come in a huge range of styles, usually aimed at general use or a specific discipline, e.g. dressage or western riding. They can be made in leather or a synthetic material and are available in a huge variety of sizes to suit every horse and rider.

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To keep your cat’s eyes in good condition is necessary for clean up on a regular basis to prevent crusting and debris to accumulate in them. This operation is not always easy because the cat is not usually very collaborative show. In any case, it is best to be patient and proceed with the cleanup.

To clean the eyes, we dip a gauze in distilled water at room temperature and wash with it the eyes of your cat, always gently and without causing harm to the animal. It’s best to do this once every two or three days, although there are breeds such as Persians, in which we do daily to prevent infections and other eye problems to the animal.

In any case we use the same swab to clean both eyes, because we can transmit diseases from one another. Once a clean up or discard the gauze we have used and we will take a clean wash the other.

To clean the eyes with greater convenience, it is advisable to wrap the cat in a towel as we do, because it will be easier to hold and avoid being scratched while you are cleaning. Of course, we must make sure your legs are not bent or forced into an uncomfortable position for the animal. When finished, it is advisable to give him some candy and do some cuddle for the animal to associate the experience with a positive experience. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the questions that arise when we have an aquarium for the first time is how we feed our fish. Many owners do not follow a proper dietary guidelines, which causes harm to the health of the fish to feed them too much or poorly, and produce problems in the fish tank filter due to excess food that is floating in the water.

The first thing to do is advise the type of food we give to our fish depending on the species. In the store where we can advise buy this, and if we are buying food in a large area, it is important to read the signs of the food that we buy, as not all are suitable for all fish.

Something that many owners are unaware of is that fish are very greedy animals and will eat all the food within their reach. Usually you have the idea that fish eat only until satisfied, but it is not. That’s why we, when we feed them, give them a regular amount of food which is sufficient but not excessive, both to avoid bingeing as fighting to be done with food if it is scarce.

It is best to feed them once a day, as two, but this will always depend on each species, as there are some that need to be fed more regularly. Read the rest of this entry »

It is always fascinating to see a cat wandering peacefully by a dark area in which we could not move because our view prevents us from seeing anything. They are able to overcome obstacles, hunt and move with the same precision as if they did it in broad daylight. This is not due to special powers, but the eyes of cats, different from ours, are much better adapted to darkness. As nocturnal predators cats, nature has endowed with great visual acuity in the dark, so that way they can survive.

What we must know is that, despite appearances, cats can not see in complete darkness, in that case would feel as lost as us. They need a light, no matter how small, to thrive. How do they do?

First, the maximum pupil dilates at night to maximize available light. Just as the day his eyes are just two lines, for the night at nearly the diameter of the iris. Your retina also has a large number of light receptors, called rods, whose mission is to enhance the light that can enter the eye for better vision.

But surely the adaptation that allows them to live at night is called the tapetum lucidum, a membrane that is in the back of the eye and whose mission is to reflect light to redirect it to the receptors of the retina, so the animal can increase surrounding brightness, allowing a better view. The tapetum is the one that makes your eyes shine at night when they light focuses directly.

A mare’s pregnancy will last between 338 to 343 days, which is approximately 11 months. So that’s nearly a year of special care must be taken into account. Need to know what should or should not eat your horse, the first few days you should watch it much, and so on. Following a list we should care that your mare tip relating to your diet when you are pregnant:

- Remember that the horse will eat now for two and will need more nutrients but do not have to overdo it.

- The quality of food in a pregnant mare should be better than the food given to other horses. It should also be easy to digest.

- The diet of the mare should not make too fattening. Doing so food should be reduced. A horse with too much fat can pass really bad at birth and make the horse is too small. On the other hand, a malnourished horse can not properly maintain the rack so the risk of abortion is really high.

- It should touch the sides of the mare to check for correct weight. If you notice the ribs is that something is wrong.

- The colt grows during the last trimester of the pregnancy period, so this is the time in which the quality and nutritional content of food is much more special.

- It is advisable to give the horse a lot of food but the food should be given at regular intervals.