Potty Patch is a great product for pet owners. It is particularly suited for those who like to keep their homes beautiful even while having pets around. We all know how difficult this can be because pets can soil or stain carpets, rugs or even sofas, no matter how expensive they might be! To resolve this problem of pet lovers, the American Kennel Club has come up with an innovative solution in the form of Potty Patch, which is ideal for high-rise apartments. The potty patch consists of a base collection tray covered with an artificial layer of grass. Pets can relieve themselves on the grass like they would when they go for a walk. The collection tray has a good capacity of close to a gallon of liquid, so you need not worry about the tray getting filled too soon. Further the artificial grass is almost like real grass. [...] Read more »
Best Way to Clean Your Hamster Cage
There are two reasons to regularly clean your hamster cage. One is to keep your hamster happy and healthy. The other is to avoid the terrible smell you get when your hamster’s bedding begins to stink up the place. So what’s the best way to clean a hamster cage? First, take your hamster out of the cage and place him or her in a hamster ball. Put the ball somewhere where you can keep on eye on it while you clean the hamster cage. It should take about 20 minutes, which is about the time a hamster should stay in a hamster ball. Next, separate all the parts of the cage, including what’s inside the cage. That means, wire bars, plastic coverings and tubes, the water bottle, exercise wheel, food bowl, and toys. What’s left is the dry and wet bedding from the bottom of the cage. Dump this into a [...] Read more »
Reptile Lamps
When it comes to your reptile’s health, the temperature of their surroundings is extremely important. Therefore, it’s extremely important to find out what climate your reptile comes from and what temperature they would be living in if in their natural habitat. Once you know the cages temperature requirements, you can go to the reptile supplies store and purchase the right reptile lamp. First decide on the lamp and size of the bulb you want to use. That will depend on the reptile cage size, the type of cage and the temperature of the room in which the cage will be kept. Typically, it’s best to get stronger bulbs connected to a rheostat device so you can lower the temperature to the exact amount of heat you want to emit. During the winter you can move it up for some extra heat and during the summer you can “slide it down” [...] Read more »
Hamster Feeding Tips
A hamster’s diet should be based mostly on store bought food of good quality that is made specifically for hamsters. There is generally two kinds…mixed and pelleted. The mixed contains…as the name suggests…a mixture of seeds, grains and dried vegetables. The biggest downside to this is that your hamster may choose to only eat the parts of the mixture it likes; leaving the rest behind only to be wasted. Pelleted food, however, has all the nutrients your hamster will need although some Hamsters will turn their nose up at pelleted food. The following tips will help you make sure your hamster’s eating time will be pleasurable. 1. Give your hamster a variety of food in its diet. That variety should include seeds, nuts, grain, fruits, vegetables, and an occasional treat. 2. Check the hamster mix ingredients on the side of the package you buy in the pet store. Read the [...] Read more »
Choosing a Ferret Cage
One type of pet that is gaining in popularity is the ferret. For many years the ferret has been a household pet which has been limited to the fringe of American pet owners. However the 21st century has brought with it a renewed interest in pet lovers for closer relationships with their pets and having more of them. The ferret is one animal that is enjoying the love of human interaction as more and more people take ferrets home as pets. One problem with owning a ferret however is the need for a cage. The ferret is one of the few household pets that get along really well outside of a cage when in close interaction with people but require a cage for every day keeping. Like other caged animals the size and shape and accessories of the cage is up to you but remember that your ferret may not [...] Read more »
