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Bearded Dragons Cage - Controlling the Temperature
[Pets:Reptiles-Amphibians] Beardies require a temperature gradient in their enclosures because they can't regulate their body temperatures like. They have to thermo regulate, which means that they have to move between areas of differing temperatures in order to regulate their internal temperature.

Guinea Pigs Training Guide - The Basics
[Pets] Many people would be quick to call a guinea pig just another "dumb animal" but that's actually not true. Of course, when compared to a human or a dog, guinea pigs aren't going to astound you with their intellect, but they are much more intelligent than the average person gives them credit for, as any guinea pig owner knows quite well.

Guinea Pigs Health Problems
[Pets] When you first decide to bring a guinea pig into your home, you should be sure that there is a vet who specializes in small pet care in your immediate area. Many people may not consider the expense of veterinary care for other small pets like hamsters or gerbils who live an average of two years, but guinea pigs are not disposal pets.

Guinea Pig Bites - Is Biting A Problem?
[Pets] Guinea pigs very rarely bite. When they are frightened, they prefer to run and hide, instead of fighting, so children and adults can safely handle them without fear. Still it is always a good idea when handling any small pet to wash your hands thoroughly before you pick them up, especially if you have been dealing with food.

Guinea Pigs Toys - Easy Ways To Find Cheap Items
[Pets] Pets like their toys, and guinea pigs are no exception. However, they do get bored easily if they only have the same toys to play with over and over again, so it's nice to give them a lot of variety.

Guinea Pigs Gender - Is It A Boy Or A Girl?
[Pets] Finding if a guinea pig is a female or a male (also called sexing the guinea pigs) is quite easy and it can be done regardless of the age of the guinea pig. You need to carefully pick up the guinea pig and examine its genital area. If you notice a puckered looking spot just above the genital area, it's a good possibility that you're holding a male, but you need to be positive.

Guinea Pigs Cage Selection - How To Choose The Best Cage For Your Pig
[Pets] The decision on where to place your guinea pig should be made before you choose a cage so you'll know exactly how much space you will be working with, particularly if you will be keeping your guinea pig indoors. Ideally, your guinea pig's cage should be at least 2 square feet per guinea pig, but the more area you provide for your pet, the happier he or she will be.

Guinea Pigs Body Language and Sounds - How to Communicate With Your Guinea Pig?
[Pets] One of the guinea pig's traits that really sets it apart from other small pets is its way of communicating with you and with other animals. Cavies have an array of physical and verbal communication methods that make it easier for you, as the owner, to get inside their head, see what their thinking, and provide them with what they need.

Guinea Pigs - Facts to Know Before Buying or Adopting One
[Pets] Regardless of where you choose to purchase your guinea pig, the price will be relatively the same. Most pet stores charge between $10 and $15 for a guinea pig while breeders and rescue organizations charge around $20 to $30. Some breeders may charge more for certain breeds than others.

Grooming Guinea Pigs
[Pets] Most small animals don't require much grooming, but guinea pigs are different. Their teeth, hair, and nails all require some specific attention on a regular basis. A guinea pig's front teeth continue to grow throughout their entire life. If they are allowed to grow without any control, the guinea pig will find it painful to eat and will, therefore, stop eating altogether.

Housing a Bearded Dragon
[Pets:Reptiles-Amphibians] Bearded Dragons need a large enough habitat to allow for a variety of distances from the heat source. A glass aquarium is recommended for security, ease of maintenance, and pet viewing. To avoid the expense of multiple habitats as your pet grows to adulthood, consider using a partition that can be easily adjusted.

Bearded Dragons Substrate - What's The Right One?
[Pets:Reptiles-Amphibians] The bearded dragons substrate (sometimes called flooring) is the material used to line your dragon's housing. In their native environment, Bearded dragons live in sandy desert areas. Playground sand is often used because it is relatively dust free and easy to maintain, although there have been reports of intestinal impaction. Substrates can also include wheat bran (pest free and rated for human consumption), outdoor carpeting, non-stick padded shelf liner, and paper towels. Other good substrates are newspaper, pea rock or aquarium gravel.

Bearded Dragons Shedding - Is Skin Exfoliation A Problem?
[Pets:Reptiles-Amphibians] A beardie sheds its skin regularly. In order for this to happen, he requires the correct conditions. In captivity these conditions are aided by a basking lamp and warm environment.

The Seven Foods That Must Always Be Kept Away From A Guinea Pig
[Pets] If you know what food you should be feeding your guinea pig, you should also know that there are some things that you shouldn't feed them. If you accidentally feed your guinea pig something from this list that is not poisonous, just watch him or her carefully for signs of illness. However, you'll want to call or take him to the vet immediately if he or she has ingested something poisonous.

What Are The Right Foods For A Bearded Dragon?
[Pets:Reptiles-Amphibians] The type of food you feed your dragon can vary depending on its age. At the earlier stages of life a dragon will need more protein and fewer greens, but it is advisable to introduce greens as early as you can. If you shun these, your pet may not take to them later as it matures. Bearded Dragons are omnivorous - they eat bugs and vegetation.

How To Bath A Bearded Dragon
[Pets:Reptiles-Amphibians] Many bearded dragons owner don't know how to keep a dragon clean, so here are some words about bathing a bearded dragon.

How To Keep A Bearded Dragon Healthy And Long Living?
[Pets:Reptiles-Amphibians] Bearded Dragons are extremely hardy lizards, when they are provided with the proper temperatures and lighting in their environment. However, they are also pets who do their best to hide their symptoms from us when they become ill, as do most other reptiles. This is no doubt an instinctual behavior, since a sick Beardie, in the wild, would probably not live for very long.

How To Make A Bearded Dragon Eat More Veggies
[Pets:Reptiles-Amphibians] A common problem many bearded dragons have is when the dragon refuse to eat veggies. This can get very serious and caused many times the death of bearded dragons.

What to Look for when Choosing a Bearded Dragon?
[Pets:Reptiles-Amphibians] Many times people get a beardie and just love the creature but unfortunately the animal dies in a couple of weeks or months. In fact, statistics show that more than 70% of beardies die in their first year of life, if they live together with a new owner.

How To Avoid Impaction On Bearded Dragons
[Pets] Impaction is one of the causes that generated many bearded dragons deaths. When having impaction, a bearded dragon's digestive tract is blocked by a solid or semi-solid mass. In the case of a major impaction, the animal will not be very mobile, one or both back legs may appear paralyzed. If the impaction is higher in the digestive track, the front legs may also be paralyzed. A lower impaction that is only affecting the back legs can continue to grow until the front legs are also affected.