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		<title>How To Deal With The Behavior Problems Of Cats</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
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How to Deal With the Behavior Problems of Cats
Cats are simply adorable. They are cuddly and cute, and yes, they enjoy receiving so much attention. That is why sometimes, cats develop several annoying and destructive behavior and you should know how to deal with behavior problems of cats. 
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<p>How to Deal With the Behavior Problems of Cats</p>
<p>Cats are simply adorable. They are cuddly and cute, and yes, they enjoy receiving so much attention. That is why sometimes, cats develop several annoying and destructive behavior and you should know how to deal with behavior problems of cats. </p>
<p>Cats are animals, and as such do not have enough reasoning to tell and distinguish right from wrong. But you, the cat owner, knows what is good and bad, and so it is your responsibility to help your cat act accordingly. You need to deal with the behavior problems of cats.</p>
<p>Behavior problems of cats are the usual problems cat owners encounter from their cats. Some owners really feel very annoyed by several of their cat&#8217;s behavioral problems, so they just hire cat trainers for long-term solutions. Attitude problems are very common in cats.</p>
<p>If you have a cat, it is not enough that you shower your pet with utmost attention and care. It is your responsibility to instill in the cat righteous attitudes especially when there are other people living in your house. Being adorable and cute are not enough for the cat to get away from every offense it makes.</p>
<p>Tips for dealing with behavior problems of cats</p>
<p>Here are some practical tips that would help you control the unwanted behavior problems of cats. Take note that cats also need to act nicely especially when there are other people in the house or if there are guests:</p>
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Discipline your cat. This is one way to deal with the behavior problems of cats. You could teach the animal about right and wrong behavior. For example, if you see your cat do a nice thing, pat it gently on the head. Otherwise, push your palm on the cat&#8217;s face. This would give it the signal that what it just did is not acceptable.</p>
<p>Do not surprise your cat. Cats hate surprises so to avoid behavior problems of cats avoid surprises. Do not disturb a sleeping cat or suddenly take away food from an eating cat. Doing so would provoke the cat and make it really angry to attack you or anyone.</p>
<p>Do not ever hit a cat whenever it does nasty things. This is not a good way to deal with behavior problems of cats. Hitting, just like in kids, is not very effective in making cats realize what deed is wrong. Do not ever teach your cat to develop fear of you.</p>
<p>Make specific cat misbehavior impossible to be accomplished. This is another good way to deal with behavior problems of cats. For example, if the cat wants to steel food from containers, keep the containers tightly closed and sealed. Also make light objects and figurines in the house out of reach of cats, or place them in a glass cabinet.</p>
<p>For littering and waste elimination behavior problems of cats, you could invest in cat litter boxes. Cat litter boxes are very ideal in training the cat to urinate or eliminate feces responsibly.</p>
<p>Take your cat to the vet regularly. That way, you could immediately tell if there is a physiological problem in the cat. Behavior problems of cats may also due to pains. Usually, when cats fall ill, they also tend to misbehave.</p>
<p>Cats are possessive. They want your sole attention. If there are other pets in the house, your cat might sense that you are not faithful. To remedy this situation, do not let the cat see you care for and nurture other pets.</p>
<p>Use reward and punishment to deal with behavior problems of cats. To make the cat also behave properly, you could also make use of the reward system. For every good deed you see in the cat, reward it by giving its special cat snack. Whenever the cat does bad acts, punish it by not giving it any cat snack, though you must show the cat that there is cat snack that is supposed to be given to it.</p>
<p>If you have tried the above mentioned tips and found no success do not lose hope, you can still tame your cat and you can have a much more rewarding life with your cat if you only learn a few secrets on cat behavior. </p>
<p>Did you know that you can transform your cat&#8217;s behavior with proven techniques that will give you immediate results? Discover how to end the behavior problems of cats visit <a href='http://luv-pets.blogspot.com/' target='_blank'>All About Pets</a></p>
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		<title>81 Baby Sea Turtles At SeaWorld</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sea turtles have long been endangered or threatened and there are  only seven species of sea turtles remaining in the world, as a result of hunting and pollution. Yet the population of sea turtles just jumped at <a href='http://www.classesandcareers.com/colleges/state_california/city_san-diego-ca' target='_blank'>San Diego</a>&#8217;s SeaWorld.</p>
<p>Approximately 82 eggs hatched in October. Before this the last successful  hatching took place at SeaWorld in 2003 but there were only 21 sea  turtles. Park staff had incubated the eggs to try and increase the chances of hatching and after 21, staff felt they were victorious.</p>
<p>Anyhow this time around the Park Staff determined not to incubate them  and let mother nature do its thing. The baby sea turtles hatched on  Shipwreck Beach without any assistance from park staff. The turtles  hatched on October 5 from ping pong sized eggs. Since, the babies have been gradually developing and will be on display at the park before the end of the year.</p>
<p>Because so many eggs hatched this year at SeaWorld the U.S. Fish and  Wildlife Service will settle on whether the new turtles stay at  SeaWorld and if the turtles will be allowed to mate again next year.  There are already 30 adult sea turtles at the park including three  green females and one male. These adults range in age between 40  and 50 but they usually live to be over 100 years. </p>
<p>These turtles are in their peak for reproduction which means the  park doesn&#8217;t know if these baby turtles are from the same mother or  several. All three females had buried eggs in the sand on the  beach. Consequently in order to determine who the mother is, the baby sea  turtles will be undergoing hereditary testing. Staff will also be  digging up Shipwreck Beach in order to see how many eggs didn&#8217;t to  hatch.</p>
<p>Not much is known about sea turtles but experts know they mate in  the water, then go up onto the sand. While on the sand the female will dig three distinctive holes in order to trick predators but they end up laying their eggs in only one hole.</p>
<p>The nest in the sand normally holds between 100 and 120 eggs. Then  the eggs develop in the sand for three months. Depending on how  warm or cold the sand is will determine the sex of each baby. The  babies when they hatch only weigh a few grams but can weigh in at 250  pounds by the age of 20. The babies diet consists of squid, krill, shrimp,  and special pellets provided by SeaWorld staff.</p>
<p>Even though there are only seven species of sea turtles and they are all  endangered or threatened; these babies will help make a  bounce back. Since humans are the major problem for this species it  will take a lot for them to be removed from the endangered list but  sea turtles are gradually making their way back. </p>
<p>Diane Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Utah.  She likes to write about the news, politics, <a href='http://www.classesandcareers.com/' target='_blank'>online degree</a>, <a href='http://www.classesandcareers.net/' target='_blank'>Distance Learning</a>, and the college experience.</p>
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		<title>Ideas Regarding Picking Out Your Pet Turtle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your pet is going to be a turtle, that is the conclusion you came to after you looked at all the other possibilities. Well, the decision making is not going to stop at that. You will need to decide what type of turtle you want to take care of. It is not that hard to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your pet is going to be a turtle, that is the conclusion you came to after you looked at all the other possibilities. Well, the decision making is not going to stop at that. You will need to decide what type of turtle you want to take care of. It is not that hard to make the decision but there are some things that you will have to take into consideration, this article will provide some tips regarding that.</p>
<p>To own a turtle requires a commitment as much as owning a dog or cat does and this fact has to be well understood before going any further. Feeding and cleaning the living space of your turtle pet is what you will need to be doing, even if it is not as much effort it&#8217;s still something that needs to be done. If you have children around you will have to teach them how to treat the turtle. A turtle will need your attention once or twice a day in order to have a good life so make sure you have the time and resources before making the trip to the pet store.</p>
<p>Many types of turtles exist so you should be able to find the rigt one. Bigger turtles require an outdoor space to live in while smaller turtles may live just as well indoor so you will have to get into consideration this posibility making sure you have the required space. If you want to have your turtle indoors would be good to choose one of the smaller types of turtles, like the box turtle. Another factor that you should take into consideration, if there are kids in the house, is that some turtles are suited for such an envoirment while others are not.</p>
<p>It is really important to read as much as you can about turtles before you buy one. This way you can make an informed decision by knowing enough about all the different <a href='http://www.turtle-care.com/types_of_turtles.htm' target='_blank'>types of turtles</a>. You can do the reading online, as there are many web sites where you can find information or you can take turtle books from the library. By doing all this reading you will get the required information that will help you choose the right turtle and you will be able to provide the right life quality as well.</p>
<p>Taking care of a turtle pet will be a rewarding experience but make sure you fully understand that as with any other pet, a turtle is a commitment. You can purchase your pet turtle once you made the decision regarding the commitment. When you choose yours it is important to know the facts, they will help you choose the best pet for you and your family. Not only that, by knowing why you chose your pet, you will know the necessities it will have so you will be able to provide the best possible life it can have.</p>
<p>Good luck with your future <a href='http://www.turtle-care.com' target='_blank'>turtle care</a> endeavors, I really hope this article has helped you towards choosing your turtle. Good luck might not be a requirement but it is alwayt good around the house.</p>
<p>For realistic knowledge about <a href='http://www.freedogstips.com/free-dogs-tips-videos/train-dog-to-stay-off-beds-how-to-house-train-dogs.html' target='_blank'>house training dogs</a> &#8211;   go through this publication. The times have come when proper information is really within your reach, use this opportunity.</p>
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		<title>What You Need To Do Should You Need To Detect Your Lost &#8211; Chat Perdu &#8211; Pets.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many things that may be done to increase your probabilities to seek out your lost  or missing &#8211; animaux &#8211; pet.
Create a  &#8216;lost animal&#8217; sign that contains the term &#8221; Prize &#8221; at the prime, a current colour image of the animal in the middle of the sign and therefore the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many things that may be done to increase your probabilities to seek out your lost  or missing &#8211; <a href='http://www.catalystentrepreneur.com/client-locator1.html' target='_blank'>animaux</a> &#8211; pet.</p>
<p>Create a  &#8216;lost animal&#8217; sign that contains the term &#8221; Prize &#8221; at the prime, a current colour image of the animal in the middle of the sign and therefore the phone detail to contact if the animal is seen by somebody or found. It&#8217;s terribly vital not to list any alternative details.</p>
<p>Post the notice around your neighbourhood, at native veterinarian&#8217;s offices, at the county pets control shelter and at native pets rescue shelters.</p>
<p>Do you reside in a very major town with a lot of restaurants nearby? Offer each restaurant with the &#8216;lost animal&#8217; sign. When all, the animal will find food wherever it&#8217;s convenient.</p>
<p>Is your pets is micro chipped? Contact the company to make sure that they need your current information on file in case somebody contacts them regarding finding your animal.</p>
<p>Visit the native county animal control shelter and native animal rescue shelters to see if your pet is among those at the shelters. Do that as usually as potential for the reason that new animals return into the shelter frequently.</p>
<p>Put an ad within the native local newspaper about the lost animal. Include the same data that you have got on the &#8216;lost animal&#8217; sign.</p>
<p>Check &#8216;found&#8217; pet &#8211; <a href='http://www.loc8tor.fr/Store/product/Loc8tor-Animaux,206,110.aspx' target='_blank'>perdu trouve</a> &#8211; ads within the native local paper and on local shelter internet sites.</p>
<p>Check your neighbourhood from your home and speak to your neighbours concerning your lost animal&#8217;s description. </p>
<p>If your lost animal &#8211; <a href='http://www.catalystentrepreneur.com/client-locator2.html' target='_blank'>chien perdu</a> &#8211; is a cat, set up a gentle lure, animal taxi or crate in a safe area around the exterior of your home (higher deck or outside porch) at night and leave it out until morning. Put a bowl of fresh soft cat food and water in the enclosure to lure the cat into the enclosure. Also, cover the entice with a towel, blanket or alternative acquainted item with their scent on it. You&#8217;ll catch different animals as well, but you would possibly even catch your own pet.</p>
<p>Is there a home-owner&#8217;s association in your home place? Contact one of the board members and ask them to post your animal&#8217;s data on the neighbourhood net website and to send out an e-mail to everybody within the home place asking to be called back if somebody sees your animal.</p>
<p>Do you live close to a location that your pet regularly visits (dog park, animal sitter, groomer, vet, etc.)? Get in bit with the people who frequent those areas and raise that they keep an eye fixed out for your pet.</p>
<p>Actively keep looking for your animal irrespective of how way time has elapsed. Lost animals can show up weeks, and typically months or years once they have been lost.</p>
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		<title>Loc8tor Ticket Fixed To You Animaux Chien Will Beep And Flash While You Are Searching For It.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your animaux chats is lost, act rapidly. Any delay in looking for your cat will make finding him harder. Reach outside and shout his name. If he does not ordinarily move out, he will be overwhelmed and will not abandon your yard.
If your animaux chat is taught to approach when you call him, he [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If your <a href='http://www.catalystentrepreneur.com/client-locator2.html' target='_blank'>animaux chats</a> is lost, act rapidly. Any delay in looking for your cat will make finding him harder. Reach outside and shout his name. If he does not ordinarily move out, he will be overwhelmed and will not abandon your yard.</p>
<p>If your <a href='http://www.catalystentrepreneur.com/client-locator2.html' target='_blank'>animaux chat</a> is taught to approach when you call him, he might appear running right back to you.</p>
<p>Ask every person you are acquainted with to help you search for your pet. Post flyers with a picture, details, your mobile phone number, and your contact details every over the quarter. call out the local animals shelter or pets control agency, and give them a description of your animal and contact numbers where you can be joined.</p>
<p>Next, call out the local paper and run an ad. Keep looking for your pet on your own, and call home animal shelters and rescue organizations every day to see if anyone has turned in an pets fitting your pet&#8217;s details.</p>
<p>Every cats, even indoor only cats, could wear a collar with an identification ticket at every times. If your cat is micro chipped, it will be easier and faster for some people to call a phone number on the id tag than to get some people to scan for a microchip.</p>
<p>Cats are creative and would discover various ways to get in danger around the house. Some familiar feline behaviour issues is clawing on or digging up houseplants. Cats who consume plants would be looking for further roughage or greenery in their diet.</p>
<p>Buy some <a href='http://www.catalystentrepreneur.com/client-locator1.html' target='_blank'>animaux chats</a> grass (grass that has been especially grown for animals and that is harmless for them to eat) at your home animal supply store and offer it to your cat. It should solve the nibbling difficulty.</p>
<p>If not, spray the leaves of the plant with a mild solution of soap and water or pet repellent. You also can hang your plants from hooks or change them to a location where they can not be reached.</p>
<p>To find your cat promptly and easily use the Loc8tor.</p>
<p>The Loc8tor consists of a screening device and small marks. If you attach the tags to your pets, you can easily hunt him with the screening device. The exploration works in the following way: After choosing the tag you want to search for, the looking for device starts to receive the signals from the label. It then displays the strength of the signal and starts to beep with intensity according to the signal power. You now have to turn around until the Loc8tor indicates the more visible sign. This is the route where you will find your pets. In order to cause the hunt even easier, the ticket fixed to you pets starts to beep and flash while you are looking for for it.</p>
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		<title>How To Prevent Goldfish Illnesses In 5 Easy Steps</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sooner or later your goldfish will have one of the many goldfish illnesses, even the best goldfish owners will have their goldfish become sick. But most of the goldfish illnesses are easy to prevent.
With the proper care, you can stop many goldfish illnesses and lower the risk of illnesses in your aquarium.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sooner or later your goldfish will have one of the many <a href='http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Stop-Goldfish-Illnesses-in-5-Easy-Steps&amp;id=2920675' target='_blank'>goldfish illnesses</a>, even the best goldfish owners will have their goldfish become sick. But most of the goldfish illnesses are easy to prevent.</p>
<p>With the proper care, you can stop many goldfish illnesses and lower the risk of illnesses in your aquarium.</p>
<p>Here you will read in 5 easy steps to stop goldfish illnesses.</p>
<p>Step 1.) Feeding your goldfish.</p>
<p>A goldfish eats almost about everything you feed them. But remember to never overfeed your goldfish, that sounds easy but it happens all the time.</p>
<p>Also don&#8217;t underfeed them, if you see your goldfish eats the food very fast, it&#8217;s a good idea to give them the next time a little bit more food.</p>
<p>You should also feed your goldfish different kinds of food. But keep in mind, there are different kinds of goldfish, and not every goldfish has the same diet.</p>
<p>Feeding your goldfish with only goldfish flakes will do. But for a healthier goldfish you can also feed vegetables, live food is also good for your fish like Brine shrimp or mosquito larvae.</p>
<p>Step 2.) Cleaning the tank.</p>
<p>Make sure your tank is clean. Goldfish are huge waste producers, and waste leads to a high ammonia level in your tank. Ammonia is really bad for your goldfish and causes many goldfish illnesses.</p>
<p>To have a low ammonia level, it&#8217;s also a must to have a water filter.</p>
<p>You need to have a good pH level in your aquarium.</p>
<p>Step 3.) Aquarium accessories</p>
<p>You need to have some plants and gravel.</p>
<p>A plant can improve the atmosphere in the tank. But keep in mind that you don&#8217;t put just any sort of plant in the tank, there is a good chance the goldfish might eat it.</p>
<p>You also need to care of the plants, otherwise the plants can be a cause of different goldfish illnesses.</p>
<p>You need also some different accessories for the goldfish to amuse themselves, goldfish also like to hide.</p>
<p>Step 4.) Equipment</p>
<p>When we talk about equipment, we usually talk about things like, a filter, heater, light and a fishnet. The fishnet will be necessary when you need to transfer the fish, and also to remove the rest of the food that&#8217;s floating in the aquarium.</p>
<p>A heater isn&#8217;t always necessary, it mainly depends on the temperature in the room where your tank is placed. Since goldfish are coldwater fishes a good temperature is between 75 degrees F and 78 degrees F.</p>
<p>Step 5.) Before buying a goldfish and everything else.</p>
<p>Before you want to buy a goldfish and all the equipment, you need to know what kind of goldfish you want. Since not all goldfish can be together in one tank, it&#8217;s really necessary to do your research. You also need to know how many goldfish you want. For beginners it&#8217;s better to start with 3 to 5 goldfishes and a small 20 to 30 gallon tank.</p>
<p>Those are the 5 steps that work for me. If you just do that, you will have healthy and long living goldfish, and they will grow to big goldfishes. </p>
<p>Keeping a goldfish and preventing <a href='http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Stop-Goldfish-Illnesses-in-5-Easy-Steps&amp;id=2920675' target='_blank'>goldfish illnesses</a> requires dedication, if you don&#8217;t want to educate yourself about your pet and give the time needed yo keep a goldfish I urge you don&#8217;t keep them. </p>
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		<title>Need Important  Information About Pet Emergency Preparation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:31:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes receive constant attention and serve as reminders that an emergency can happen to you at any moment. With hurricane Katrina it taught all pet owners that you need to prepare ahead of time in the case you deal with this type of an emergency situation. Many things that apply to people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes receive constant attention and serve as reminders that an emergency can happen to you at any moment. With hurricane Katrina it taught all pet owners that you need to prepare ahead of time in the case you deal with this type of an emergency situation. Many things that apply to people also apply to their pets, like having your medication, food, water, shelter, and personal records or identification, (i.e. drivers licenses, birth certificate, social security card).</p>
<p>For your <a href='http://www.thereadystore.com/emergency-kits/72-hour-kits' target='_blank'>Pet</a>, whether it be a house cat or a large dog, you should have a Pet Carrier.  We recommend that you include an extra blanket for your pet or a towel for a small breed of dog or cat. One thing I always see when hiking is a pet owner that has their dog wearing a Pet Backpack, its a great way to have your pet carry its own emergency supplies in the case of an emergency &amp; you can have it packed up and ready to go next to your 72 hour Kit. </p>
<p> The ideal content you should have inside your pet&#8217;s 72 hour kit consists of things that you should already have around your house, so you don&#8217;t need to worry about buying an expensive kit for your pet. </p>
<p>    * Vaccination record from your veterinary office.<br />
      If you need to go to a shelter or hotel (that accepts pets) you may be asked for a record showing your pets vaccinations so don&#8217;t be cough off guard.</p>
<p>    * Water &#8211; Have enough drinking water available for people and pets. One gallon of water per person or pet can be enough, but pay attention to your climate &amp; use your own judgment if more water is needed.<br />
    * Food &#8211; Make sure you pack all of your pet&#8217;s regular diet, and if you have any questions talk to your local veterinarian for more information.</p>
<p>    * Pet Carrier &#8211; This is very important; Some shelters will not take pets without a carrier. Have a carrier available for even large breed dogs and remember that your pet will be under a lot of stress and a carrier can bring comfort to your pet.<br />
                              **Ideal 72 hour kit for small animals and you can find this at your local pet store**</p>
<p> Now depending on what situation you are dealing with your pet could step on broken glass or maybe get a splinter on its paw &amp; you should also look into having your own Pet First Aid Kit. You can find the majority of the items in your local market and it will help keep your cost down. Note: If you do use any of the contents for you or your pet when there is no emergency, please remember to restock the contents so you are not missing any supplies when you really need it. </p>
<p>Items to put in your Pets First Aid Kit<br />
   1. Latex gloves.<br />
   2. Bandaging materials- gauze squares, rolls of gauze, non-stick Telpha pads, bandage tape, elastic bandage, and blunt tip scissors for clipping hair and cutting bandage material.<br />
   3. Bandaging materials<br />
   4. Electric clippers &#8211; for shaving hair from wounds.<br />
   5. Clean towels and wash cloths &#8211; for use as restraint or to keep your pet warm.<br />
   6. Ready made cold and hot packs.<br />
   7. Tweezers &#8211; for removing splinters or grass seeds.<br />
   8. Sterile eye flush.<br />
   9. Triple antibiotic ointment, for example Neosporin, works well on wounds.<br />
  10. Antiseptic wash &#8211; like Betadine solution for soaking and flushing wounds.<br />
  11. Hydrogen Peroxide &#8211; to induce vomiting. Check with your veterinarian before inducing vomiting, some poison substances should not be vomited.<br />
  12. Styptic powder- for minor bleeding, like trimming a toe nail to short.<br />
  13.  Muzzle &#8211; or you can use a length of fabric to make a muzzle.<br />
  14.  Information card &#8211; with your Veterinary Hospitals phone number and address, along with the number for poison control and your local animal control.<br />
          I recommend including animal control in case you happen to come across a stray animal that needs your help.<br />
  15.  Information card &#8211; with pets first aid health chart.</p>
<p>
 Keep your pet 72 hour kit and first aid kit together so that you always know where everything is. You&#8217;ll be able to act fast in an emergency if you are able to grab-n-go. In a perfect world you&#8217;ll never have to use a pet first aid kit, but it is better to be prepared and never need it then wish you had everything together in the face of an emergency. </p>
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		<title>Iggy Owner&#8217;s Guide To Essential Iguana Accessories</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Dishes
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your iguana&#8217;s enclosure needs many things to be setup properly. Besides the essential equipment, there are a few accessories you need to get. This article will discuss some of the most important iguana accessories.</p>
<p>Dishes</p>
<p>You will need to provide your iggy with separate food and water dishes. It&#8217;s best that the dishes are relatively shallow so that your iguana can use them easily. Since they will likely take a lot of punishment, the dishes should also be sturdy. You&#8217;ll also need to clean them out on a daily basis, so the water and food dishes should be easy to clean.</p>
<p>Tub</p>
<p>Another useful accessory is a soaking tub. The tub shouldn&#8217;t be easy to tip over. However, it doesn&#8217;t need to be so big that your iggy can&#8217;t enter it easily. The tub also needs to be easy to clean since you should clean it each time your iguana uses it.</p>
<p>Climbing</p>
<p>You should also provide your iguana with climbing structures. You can look for custom-made shelves and branches. So your iguana can have options, there should be shelves of different sizes.</p>
<p>You can also provide your lizard with branches to bask and climb on. However, you need to make sure that you only use branches that are sturdy enough to support your iggy&#8217;s weight. If you choose to get a branch from a live tree, you need to be absolutely sure that it hasn&#8217;t been sprayed with any chemicals. Also, certain types of trees and plants are toxic to iguanas.</p>
<p>You should try to learn as much as you can about <a href='http://www.green-iguana-care.com/' target='_blank'>iguanas as pets</a>. If you&#8217;re looking for a comprehensive resource to learn from, make sure you check out green-iguana-care.com.  Click over right now to start learning about a range of topics like <a href='http://www.green-iguana-care.com/articles/iguana-heating/' target='_blank'>iguana heat</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Truth About Metabolic Bone Disease In Iguanas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Various conditions that cause bone deformities in iguanas are collectively known as metabolic bone disease. This condition never affects wild iguanas. The owner is typically responsible for development of this disease because of improper care.  This article will discuss everything you need to know about iguana metabolic bone disease.
Causes
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Various conditions that cause bone deformities in iguanas are collectively known as metabolic bone disease. This condition never affects wild iguanas. The owner is typically responsible for development of this disease because of improper care.  This article will discuss everything you need to know about <a href='http://www.green-iguana-care.com/articles/metabolic-bone-disease/' target='_blank'>iguana metabolic bone disease</a>.</p>
<p>Causes</p>
<p>MBD can be caused by various things. A lack of calcium in the diet is one of the most common causes. When there isn&#8217;t another source available, the body will start leeching it from bones. The bones will weaken dramatically which can cause your iguana to sustain a fracture easily.</p>
<p>Another common cause is an improper calcium to phosphorus ratio in the diet. Another common cause is not enough exposure to UVA and UVB. Iguanas need this light to manufacture their own vitamin D, which is essential for calcium metabolism. Diseases that cause hormonel imbalances and improper habitat temperatures also increase the risk of MBD.</p>
<p>Symptoms</p>
<p>The primary symptom of MBD isn&#8217;t visible. You will have to feel the lower jaw bone to see if it&#8217;s spongy or soft. Your iggy will have a hard time eating if the jaw bone starts to swell. Therefore, loss of appetite is a sign that something is wrong. As mentioned earlier, your iguana will easily suffer broken bones as a result of this disease.</p>
<p>Twitching and tremoring may become a problem as the disease progresses. This usually occurs in the muscles of the toes and legs. He will also likely develop a jerky gait that you can easily notice when he walks.</p>
<p>Treatment</p>
<p>Treatment depends on the severity of the condition. The likelihood of a full recovery is very good is MBD is caught early enough. Any broken bones will also need to be given time to heal. . If other aspects of improper care were to blame, then they will need to be corrected immediately.</p>
<p>All owners need to know as much as they can about <a href='http://www.green-iguana-care.com/' target='_blank'>iguanas as pets</a>. Green-iguana-care.com is a great resource for owners to learn everything they need to know.  Come by today to learn how to keep a happy and healthy iguana.</p>
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		<title>Iguana Owner&#8217;s Guide To Abscesses In Iguanas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abscesses are relatively common occurences in iguanas.  They are characterized by areas of swelling.  Here is everything you need to know about green iguana abscesses.
Healthy iguanas normally destroy invading bacteria thanks to a strong immune system.  Invading bacteria can easily cause an infection if the iguana has a weakened immune system for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Abscesses are relatively common occurences in iguanas.  They are characterized by areas of swelling.  Here is everything you need to know about <a href='http://www.green-iguana-care.com/articles/abscesses-in-iguanas/' target='_blank'>green iguana abscesses</a>.</p>
<p>Healthy iguanas normally destroy invading bacteria thanks to a strong immune system.  Invading bacteria can easily cause an infection if the iguana has a weakened immune system for some reason.  The formation of an abscess may follow this bacterial infection.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s usually easy to tell if your lizard has developed an abscess.  The area will swell up considerably.  The site may also ooze a yellowish substance and begin to form a crust.  However, not all abscesses are easy to notice.  The overlying area may not be affected much if the abscess forms deep into the skin tissue.</p>
<p>If you think that your iguana has an abscess, you need to take him to a vet as soon as possible.  The invading bacteria will only keep multiplying if the condition isn&#8217;t treated.  This can lead to internal abscesses which are more difficult to treat.</p>
<p>Abscesses have to be treated surgically.  The vet will cut into the area and drain or cut out the pus.  Since he may not be able to remove all material at one time, your iguana may have to undergo more than one surgery.  After that, injectable antibiotics will need to be administered.</p>
<p>You should try to learn as much as you can about <a href='http://www.green-iguana-care.com/' target='_blank'>caring for an iguana</a>. If you&#8217;re looking for a comprehensive resource to learn from, make sure you check out green-iguana-care.com.  So, come by today to start learning about a range of topics.</p>
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