October 28th, 2009 by Peter
Everyone i seem to speak to who owns pet fish seems to have the same problem…’my fish swims upside down!’. This has also happened to my fish when i was younger and left me in tears for days but now i realise it is a pretty common cause.
If this happens to your fish or anyone else you know who’s fish is doing this means that the fish has lost their equilibrium meaning that they are unable to maintain their position. Majority of the times this means that your fish has a swim bladder problem.
It is pretty difficult to treat your fish if it is suffering from a swim-bladder disease but you can try antibiotics that you can buy from an aquarium or frozen peas.
If you know any other tips please share…
October 27th, 2009 by Peter
Winter is very nearly here and the warm evenings are officially over so when you are out walking your dog wrap them up and keep them snug!
Over the past week i have been looking after my friends Yorkshire terrier whilst she is on holiday and every night i wrap him in a little coat. I feel no guilt putting the coat on the dog as he waits at the door until i put it on him and comfortable leg straps meaning that they are not to tight.
A good place to look for dog coats is Pets at Home as they currently have a great selection of coats for dogs of all sizes.
October 26th, 2009 by Peter
I was surprised the other weekend when my auntie came home with a pet turtle it is just one of those pets you rarely here about. We then spent the day learning up on how to care for the turtle so here is some tips if you are considering buying one as your next pet but seriously do take into account the amount of effort that is needed to look after it properly!
Firstly you have to decide on the housing of the turtle, a 20 gallon tank is the best one as the turtle grows in a rapid speed and needs plenty of space to swim in. When you have bought inches the tank make sure you pour the water in to at least 7 inches giving the turtle space to flip over, also make sure you have a selection of smooth rocks as the turtle can not be under the water at all times and needs somewhere to bask.
One thing that has to always be your main priority is keeping the tank clean and i would highly recommend buying a canister filter as turtles produce copious amounts of waste! It is also important is drained and replaced with fresh water daily.
Heating and lighting is a huge part of a turtles life, temperature has to be between 70-80 degrees at all time. If the temperature is to low then the turtle may not eat when it goes into hibernation. This is easily achieved as all you need to do is install a heat lamp and UV light. The expose to the light makes sure the turtle does not get bone disease.
When feeding your turtle go for variety like insects, worms and raw fish this type of food is easy for the turtle to eat and will not decompose in water.
I hope the advice has helped and good luck with your new turtle!
October 25th, 2009 by Peter
If you have a Labrador dog you will know that they need one good bed to cosy up in at night. With Labradors they tend to chew anything plastic so the bend you want to stay clear from is the large plastic baskets and go for a oval wicker dog basket with a braided trim.
Not only will these keep your dog happy at night it will also save you money as you will not need to replace it after your dog gets mischievous and chews the plastic bed to bits and i think that wicker baskets also look more attractive in your house.
You can pick them up online or at most pet shops they are usually well priced and great quality!
