Betta Care Guide
December 22nd, 2009
In just a few years the betta has quickly established itself as a very popular fish in the aquarium hobby. They are one of the most popular species in the freshwater fish business, and can now be found nearly everywhere. These are some of the most naturally beautiful fish in the world, with their flowing fins, and striking colors. They are also easy to take care of, although many important steps need to be taken to ensure good health for your little guy. It is very easy to see how the popularity of this fish has exploded. Although a betta can live in a bowl, it is always better to provide a home aquarium of 3-5 gallons. Tank maintenance for the fish is rather simple, but you need some basic education on betta health. An ill fish is usually very easy to spot, especially if you have had them for awhile. When healthy and given a good home, these fish are very active and extremely colorful. When sick, they become very sluggish with clamped fins. These are just a few common signs to look for. Read More...
Sorority Tank Set Up
December 17th, 2009
The BARF Diet for Dogs
*NEW* December 13,2009
The best diet program to increase your dogs life and health is the BARF diet, commonly known as the Bone and Raw Food diet. Although the rather off putting name may have you thinking otherwise, the BARF diet is designed to replicate what dogs in the wild would eat. These dogs mostly eat fresh food that has been recently killed, which this program recreates as authentically as possible. Why should I put my dog on the BARF diet, and why is this so important to his or her health? The main reason rests on the digestive organs, which secrete enzymes to break down all food so that the body uses it properly. For example, when your dog eats protein and carbohydrates at the same time, the protein enzymes always start working first. The carbohydrates will wait, and in the meantime will ferment and release toxins into the body. For this reason, you should only feed your dog meat at one meal a day, as long as it is with other proteins like milk and eggs. Read More...
Healthy Homemade Dog Food
December 10th, 2009
After the huge pet food recall during 2007, millions of dog owners were horrified that they had unknowingly been poisoning their beloved companion. If your pet survived that scary time, you have undoubtedly been much more cautious in your choice of dog foods. But how is the average dog owner to know what's really going into their four-legged companions dish? One way to be absolutely certain is to make the dogs food yourself, but that can be very time-consuming. The other alternative is to know which store-bought food is the the best choice, one that is safe and nutritious.
What to feed your dog has now become a very sensitive subject, especially with all the conflicting information out there.For most dog owners, this simply comes down to finances. Most people dont have the expendable income to buy the top of the line store bought procduct.. While this approach may seem logical, considering the cost of feeding your own family takes priority number one, it may not always be the best. Choosing the right foods from the get go, can save money and sadness down the road, as feeding your pet sub par indgrediants can take a huge toll on your pets health over time.Read More...