How to Take Care of a Pet

July 5, 2010 by  
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Another short film I made to teach kids about the responsibility of taking care of a pet.

Professional Pet Care Solution – Who Will Take Care of Your Pet?

June 29, 2010 by  
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When trying to locate a professional pet care solution via the web, most “parents” are in the dark about a foolproof approach for getting the most reliable pet sitter for them. What to do – scour reviews from past customers, online job boards, or would it be better to inquire of a local vet? Is anyone really certain of whether a certain stranger is trustworthy and whether he or she is someone who will take loving care of their pet? Probably one of the best and safest ways for handling this trying situation is to use an online matching service that will set you up with a suitable care-taker.

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Ahead of time – before you actually need a professional pet care solution, is to sit down and think about all the various job requirements and just what you require of the caregiver. You should include questions such as, how much previous pet-sitting experience does this person have? Would he or she be considered a real pet person, e.g., willing to play with your pet? Should the sitter be aware of health problems? Is your pet’s safety the sitter’s main concern? or its comfort? Create a brief but detailed job description that specifies the duties that you want to find in a sitter.

Following the creation of your list of duties and expectations, the next thing to do is decide on a method you can employ in order to acquire a desirable and appropriate sitter. Probably the best technique for achieving this is to get started with a professional “match-making” service for customers and providers. These types of solutions specialize in providing online tools to access a large group of pet care providers who are available to take great care of your pets.

The simplest way to locate a professional pet care solution in your area can actually be a snap if bring up msn or similar and enter the necessary criteria to search for: your locale (city, state and zip code), and the exact type of pet sitter you want to find. Looking at the search results which will appear on your screen, you decide upon the ones that might turn out to best fill your pet-sitting needs. Consider the experience level and references of the pet sitters and select the one (or ones) who will keep your pet safe and comfortable while you’re away.

A reputable agency should always give you these helpful tools – free caregivers search by using your zip code, free access to their personal profile which includes a picture, basic information and details about their previous experience. In the event that there’s a no-charge examination period, a service that’s usually only offered for a short time, take advantage of this option and let your computer search engine do the work for you!

If you wish to learn more about finding a professional pet care solution

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Pet Turtle Care : How to Take Care of Turtles

June 20, 2010 by  
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Outdoor ponds allow turtles to get natural UV light, which keeps them healthy. Discover the benefits of outdoor turtle ponds with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video. Expert: Tim Cole Bio: Tim Cole has kept reptiles for more than 40 years. He has professional experience working with zoos and scientific field studies. Cole is the owner of Austin Reptile Service. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

How long does it take parakeets to settle down after you bring them home?

June 18, 2010 by  
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I bought 3 parakeets about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I then went back a week later and bought another female and she is very wild. The first three were begininng to settle down until I brought the 4th one home. Now they are all very skiddish. Will they ever settle down? I spend as much time as I can talking to them and singing to them. I have one that will sit on my shoulder and let me walk with her but the minute I sit down she flies off. Will they ever settle down?

I say that people should take some sort of questionaire before adopting a pet to see if they show any type of?

May 9, 2010 by  
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aggression towards animals. do you think this a good idea and if yes please tell me why?

How Much Does It Cost To Take Care Of A Hamster?

April 7, 2010 by  
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You intend to buy a hamster but feel overwhelmed because you do not know exactly how much it will cost? Here is an expanded list with products your hamster needs and their average costs.

Hamster Shopping List: -Cage: between $10-$40 The price varies according to the type of cage you want: wired, aquarium or bin and on the size of the hamster. If you intend to buy a Syrian hamster, be careful what cage you buy because sometimes they might get stuck in Criter Trail and Sam/penplax tubes.

-Bedding :$2-$10 It has various purposes: lines the floor, absorbs odor, toilet place and allows your hamster to hide in it.You have to choose from wide variety of bedding: wood pulp fiber, recycled newspaper, aspen shavings, Kaytee Soft Sorbent, Eco-Straw Pellets and the list goes on . for more detials:-www.activities-little-fingers.com.At pet shops you can find even bedding smelling like apples or strawberries.

-Paper bedding: this is optional and the price is very low . I use it because my hamsters love it. All you have to do is to put small pieces of toilet paper(1-3 squares) in their cage and they take it and use it as a blanket. Sometimes they use to decorate their room(house).

-Food dish: $2-$9 Is better if the food dish is not made of wood or plastic because the small hamsters will chew it till there is nothing left. I bought mine a ceramic bowl which they love. This is a better choice because is kind of heavy and they can not move it or spill it.if you want to cut down some costs, you can use some small ceramic bowl you have in your kitchen.

-Water bottle: $2-$5 It’s a must have for your hamster. The bottle is the best choice because your hamster can not spill it and make a mess in the cage.You have to be careful when you put this in the hamster’s cage: it has to be high enough so he can not chew the plastic part.

-Hamster mix: $2.5-$5 This is the food that you should give to your hamster on a regular basis. Be very careful to buy hamster/gerbil mix and not rabbit mix because it’s toxic for your little hamster. for visit detials:-www.workplace-warriors.com.The additional proteins and calories that the hamster needs should consist of fresh fruits and vegetables according to your hamster needs.

-Hamster toys: $1.2-$30 This is the part I love most. First, your hamster needs a wheel ($3-$5) so he can exercise.The hamster ball, all kinds of tunnels and chew toys can be bought later on. Instead of buying tunnels or other stuff that you may not afford at the beginning you can use a trick: don’t throw away your toilet paper rolls. Use them to entertain your hamster! You can even make some holes in it to be more fun for your hamster.

-Hamster book $1.99-$20 The books are quite informative and of big help especially if you are at your first hamster. There are books written for 9-12 years old, so pretty much everyone has his learning book about hamsters.

Insider’s tip: I recommend you to use a small bowl with sand. The hamster likes to have small sand baths and mine uses it as a toilet as well. I empty and wash it every morning. My hamsters first use it as a sand bathtub and then as a toilet.

After you have all this, the monthly cost are :

-bedding: I usually use one big pack of bedding (I change the bedding of the cage at least twice a week) – I use big packs and they usually are enough for a month: $10 per pack -food: one or to packs – $5-$10

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It is normal that the initial cost is quite high, but after you bought all the products your hamster needs, the monthly costs are quite low.

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Pet & Wild Birds : How to Take Care of a Bird

March 22, 2010 by  
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Taking care of birds is relatively simple when using all of the proper supplies, which includes a cage, food and water bowls, perches, toys and fresh bedding. Care for a pet bird with tips from a pet store employee in this free video on pet care. Expert: Jennica Bio: Jennica is an employee at Pet Planet in Riverton, Utah. She works with pets on a daily basis. Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Dog Training – How To Get Your Dog To Take His Meds

March 16, 2010 by  
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Easy way to get your dog to take his meds or vitamins without shoving them down your dog’s throat or getting your hands all gooey making a meatball. Don’t forget to rate this video, leave comments and subscribe to my channel. You can also get my FREE ebook “101 Ways To Improve Your Dog’s Behavior” at: www.amazingdogtrainingman.com (more)

Pet Lizard Care : How to Take Care of Bearded Dragons

January 15, 2010 by  
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of bearded dragons by feeding them crickets and salads. Learn to take care of bearded dragons with expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care. Expert: Tim Cole Bio: Tim Cole is the owner of Austin Reptile Service, and has been keeping reptiles for over four decades. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA … lizards exotic pets pet care … expertvillage … Hi my name is Tim Cole I’m with the Austin Reptile Service. And I’ve been keeping reptiles and amphibians for over forty …

Buying a New Hamster- How Much Does it Cost to Take Care of a Hamster?

January 9, 2010 by  
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You intend to buy a hamster but feel overwhelmed because you do not know exactly how much it will cost? Here is an expanded list with products your hamster needs and their average costs.

Hamster Shopping List:

-Cage: between $10-$40 .
The price varies according to the type of cage you want: wired, aquarium or bin and on the size of the hamster. If you intend to buy a Syrian hamster, be careful what cage you buy because sometimes they might get stuck in Criter Trail and Sam/penplax tubes.

-Bedding :$2-$10.
It has various purposes: lines the floor, absorbs odor, toilet place and allows your hamster to hide in it.You have to choose from wide variety of bedding: wood pulp fiber, recycled newspaper, aspen shavings, Kaytee Soft Sorbent, Eco-Straw Pellets and the list goes on . At pet shops you can find even bedding smelling like apples or strawberries.

-Paper bedding: this is optional and the price is very low . I use it because my hamsters love it. All you have to do is to put small pieces of toilet paper(1-3 squares) in their cage and they take it and use it as a blanket. Sometimes they use to decorate their room(house).

-Food dish: $2-$9.
Is better if the food dish is not made of wood or plastic because the small hamsters will chew it till there is nothing left. I bought mine a ceramic bowl which they love. This is a better choice because is kind of heavy and they can not move it or spill it.if you want to cut down some costs, you can use some small ceramic bowl you have in your kitchen.

-Water bottle: $2-$5.
It’s a must have for your hamster. The bottle is the best choice because your hamster can not spill it and make a mess in the cage.You have to be careful when you put this in the hamster’s cage: it has to be high enough so he can not chew the plastic part.

-Hamster mix: $2.5-$5.
This is the food that you should give to your hamster on a regular basis. Be very careful to buy hamster/gerbil mix and not rabbit mix because it’s toxic for your little hamster. The additional proteins and calories that the hamster needs should consist of fresh fruits and vegetables according to your hamster needs.

-Hamster toys: $1.2-$30 . This is the part I love most.
First, your hamster needs a wheel ($3-$5) so he can exercise.The hamster ball, all kinds of tunnels and chew toys can be bought later on. Instead of buying tunnels or other stuff that you may not afford at the beginning you can use a trick: don’t throw away your toilet paper rolls. Use them to entertain your hamster! You can even make some holes in it to be more fun for your hamster.

-Hamster book $1.99-$20
The books are quite informative and of big help especially if you are at your first hamster. There are books written for 9-12 years old, so pretty much everyone has his learning book about hamsters. Check out these hamster facts for more information about hamsters.

Insider’s tip: I recommend you to use a small bowl with sand. The hamster likes to have small sand baths and mine uses it as a toilet as well. I empty and wash it every morning. My hamsters first use it as a sand bathtub and then as a toilet.

After you have all this, the monthly cost are :

-bedding: I usually use one big pack of bedding (I change the bedding of the cage at least twice a week) – I use big packs and they usually are enough for a month: $10 per pack
-food: one or to packs – $5-$10

It is normal that the initial cost is quite high, but after you bought all the products your hamster needs, the monthly cost are quite low.

Diana Tudor is a hamster lover for quite a while. She loves these little creatures (especially the 2 dwarf hamsters that she has). She’s even created a website called Hamster Bungalow to share her love and knowledge about hamsters. The hamsters and Diana await you at their cozy place to discover more about them.

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