Animals As Pets - A Healthy Choice

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 0 comments
Animals as pets, seems a silly notion to me. The only animals I've really kept as pets would be fish. And many animal lovers who have pets, would probably disagree with me as to the classification of fish as pets. Whatever. While I enjoy other peoples animal pets, I'm sure none of them would classify me as an animal lover. A recent turn of events may however have a long term effect on my relationship with animals. Having recently caved to our children's long term lobbying efforts to have a family dog as a pet, it appears that I will be sharing my home with an animal of the non-aquatic variety very soon.

Stress Out The Dogs

The thought of sharing my domicile with an animal has me a little stressed out. However, that should be short lived, as according to many experts living with an animal is supposed to help relieve stress in humans. Not exactly sure why that is. Perhaps having a creature you can speak your mind to, that has no recourse but to agree with you? Sometimes us human animals just need someone to listen, and agree with everything we say. Maybe the constant reminder of an animal who has no control over what they eat, where they sleep, how they play, and what goofy clothes they wear, makes people realize that maybe things aren't so bad for them. Could be worse, you could be a dog.

First Puppy Wins US Open

Apparently exercise is supposed to be another benefit of keeping an animal in the house. Taking them out for walks, playing catch, and bending over to pick up dogie poo all seem wonderful. Really? I tend to like my exercise to be more of the competitive variety. Any chance rover can learn to pick up a tennis racquet? Animals playing sports? Now that's got potential.

Animals As People Magnets

Need to find some new friends? Get an animal. Your guaranteed to meet other animal lovers, as they all walk their dogs / cats / hamsters through the park. Not so sure these are the best kind of people for me to meet though. Never have been much of an animal lover, so I'm not to sure how I'd fit in with this group. Those people with the big nasty attack dogs always scare me a little. It's not so much the animal I worry about however, it's really the owners that concern me. What would posses someone to want to own an animal that could kill you while you sleep is truly beyond me.

Animal Therapist

Apparently animals make great therapists. Hmm, maybe they meant animals are good therapy. That whole unconditional love and admiration thing. Not like the animals have much choice. Seems like a pretty one sided relationship to me. Well hopefully all the animal experts are right and there is some good (therapeutic or otherwise) to living with animals. I hope so, otherwise I may soon be the one in need of a therapist. Preferably a human one

Pet Supplies for Guinea Pigs and Hamsters

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 0 comments
Guinea pigs and hamsters are not only cute but very popular with pet owners. The pet supplies for these small furry creatures are affordable and fun. People who suffer from pet allergies often try to live with a hamster or guinea pig so that they have something small, cute, and furry to cuddle with. The basic needs of these pets aren't that complicated, but pet owners can get carried away with all of the fun pampering accessories available from pet stores.

Housing, Food, and Water for Small Animals

Cages are good for small animals. Guinea pigs need something that can't be chewed through, so a wire cage is ideal since their teeth can easily gnaw down plastic. Hamsters do well in the glass tanks or plastic cages commonly sold at pet stores. Both animals need a suitable substrate for the flooring. Wood chips are popular because the animals can gnaw on them and they don't hurt them if digested. Cedar is commonly sold at pet stores for small animals, but many veterinarians recommend pine shavings instead of cedar, since cedar can be toxic.

When shopping for small animal pet supplies you'll need to get an exercise wheel for hamsters, but guinea pigs do not run on wheels. You will need to play with a guinea pig in an open area to allow it to exercise. Hamsters also like tubes and places to hide, so it's ideal to choose housing that will fit these tubes. Both animals do well on a diet of grains and fresh food. Water bottles that attach to the cage are the easiest ways to provide water to small animals.

Treats and Extra Pet Supplies

Once you have the necessities, you have a large variety of extra pet supplies. Pet stores sell a selection of food treats and wood chews to satisfy a small animal's need to gnaw. You can also purchase soft cuddle beds, domed houses, straw, food cluster bites, and even leashes and harnesses. Pet stores carry a variety of exercise toys for hamsters. Pet owners can find exercise balls, enclosed wheels that look like vehicles, play tunnels and cubes, and climbing toys.

Many of the extra pet supplies will need to be replaced as your pet chews through it or eats it completely. You must make sure that all toys are safe to eat, as small animals will gnaw and chew on anything in their cage. While a small animal may not be the same as a dog or cat, they can provide the same love and entertainment as a larger animal.

Chris Jenkinson is an internet marketing consultant working and writing for K9Capers an online pet supplier.

Small Animal Pet Supplies

Monday, April 9, 2012 0 comments
There are many different things that you are going to want to keep in mind as you are searching for small animal pet supplies, like pet cages and other supplies. First of all, just because an animal is small, this doesn't mean that he isn't a big part of your life. Your hamsters, ferrets, and guinea pigs deserve to have the bet life possible, and you already know that you are only part of the equation. It is important for you to get the type of small animal pet supplies that will truly make your pets happy and allow them to live long, fulfilled lives.

There are many different types of small animal pet supplies that you might want to think about. First of all, you know that pet cages are very important because it is the cages where your animals are going to live. Pet cages are important because there are so many different styles for you to choose from. You want to be sure that you have picked the best ones. Pet cages are very hard to choose, because it isn't just about finding one that is big enough for the animal you have to have a cage that has enough room for the animal to move, to get exercise, and to eat, drink, and go to the bathroom comfortably. Therefore, before you choose which pet cages you want to buy, it is important to investigate the amount of space that your particular pet is going to need. This will help you make sure that you have chosen the right pet cages.

There are many other aspects to your pet's life that you are going to have to consider when you are choosing small animal supplies. First of all, you'll need the basics, like a food dish and a system for drinking water. Usually a water bottle is best for this. It is important to make sure that you have the right small animal pet supplies like this, as it is going to be crucial to your pet's happiness and to their health. You want to be sure that you take the time to figure out what they are going to need for food and water systems. Also, you'll want to get the right food. Don't simple settle for the first type of food you see, make sure that you take a look at the food choices and then make a determination of what is best for your pet.

When it comes to your small pet supplies, you are going to want to be careful to make sure that you have the right bedding as well. Remember that some animals, like guinea pigs, shouldn't have cedar bedding. Also, think about other things, like salt, hay, and toys for your small animal supplies. Pet cages are just the beginning!