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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Services pets
Here at Grateful Groomin', we provide quality pet grooming at affordable prices. We attempt to give our clients the best price and accommodation for their schedule and needs. Occasionally, we may have one of a kind pet items for sale, and we are the ONLY groomer in the area to provide creative grooming. We are also NDGAA certified.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Hedgehogs Make Interesting and Unusual Pets
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If you’re looking for a truly unique and unusual pet, you need not look further than a hedgehog. There are 14 species of hedgehogs native to Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. In the United States, the species Atelerix albiventris has been imported purely for being kept as pets, but not released into the wild.
In the wild, hedgehogs live for three or four years, and in good climates they may live seven years or longer. Hedgehogs are nocturnal insectivores that hibernate in colder months. Their diet consists mainly of earthworms, snails, beetles, and caterpillars, but they also eat a large range of other insects. The diet of a hedgehog may vary depending on its environment, and some have even been known to eat carrion, small birds, small mammals, or cracked birds’ eggs. As pets, they enjoy being treated to dog biscuits and pieces of sweet fruit. Hedgehogs have poor eyesight, so they rely mostly on hearing and smell to locate their food.
In the wild in cold climates, hedgehogs usually hibernate during the colder months of the year, but when kept inside as a pet, the hibernation period is either eliminated entirely or very short. During hibernation, a hedgehog will seem dead, because its heart rate drops from 190 beats per minute to 20 beats per minute, and its body temperature is lowered by 20% or more.
Hedgehogs as Pets
The quills of a hedgehog feel like a bristly brush, rather than a porcupine. They sport soft fur on their faces and bellies, and their tails are very hard to see because they are nothing more than nubs. The average size of a hedgehog is between 4 and 9 inches in length. Because they are nocturnal creatures, they aren’t the best pets for an early riser if you want to actually see them awake. As for personality, hedgehogs tend to be a bit nervous and not a standard cuddly lap animal. In order to bond with a hedgehog, you need to buy a just weaned, 6-8 week old hedgehog. Look for bright clear eyes, a well-rounded body, and an alert and energetic inquisitiveness.
If you’re looking for a truly unique and unusual pet, you need not look further than a hedgehog. There are 14 species of hedgehogs native to Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. In the United States, the species Atelerix albiventris has been imported purely for being kept as pets, but not released into the wild.
In the wild, hedgehogs live for three or four years, and in good climates they may live seven years or longer. Hedgehogs are nocturnal insectivores that hibernate in colder months. Their diet consists mainly of earthworms, snails, beetles, and caterpillars, but they also eat a large range of other insects. The diet of a hedgehog may vary depending on its environment, and some have even been known to eat carrion, small birds, small mammals, or cracked birds’ eggs. As pets, they enjoy being treated to dog biscuits and pieces of sweet fruit. Hedgehogs have poor eyesight, so they rely mostly on hearing and smell to locate their food.
In the wild in cold climates, hedgehogs usually hibernate during the colder months of the year, but when kept inside as a pet, the hibernation period is either eliminated entirely or very short. During hibernation, a hedgehog will seem dead, because its heart rate drops from 190 beats per minute to 20 beats per minute, and its body temperature is lowered by 20% or more.
Hedgehogs as Pets
The quills of a hedgehog feel like a bristly brush, rather than a porcupine. They sport soft fur on their faces and bellies, and their tails are very hard to see because they are nothing more than nubs. The average size of a hedgehog is between 4 and 9 inches in length. Because they are nocturnal creatures, they aren’t the best pets for an early riser if you want to actually see them awake. As for personality, hedgehogs tend to be a bit nervous and not a standard cuddly lap animal. In order to bond with a hedgehog, you need to buy a just weaned, 6-8 week old hedgehog. Look for bright clear eyes, a well-rounded body, and an alert and energetic inquisitiveness.
Perfecktions the Rabbit
 | "This appealingly slender nonfiction text is full of information. The author has done considerable research, as is demonstrated by her inclusion of many interesting facts about rabbits in mythology and culture. She does a good job of blending these anecdotes with the more factual breed and care information to create a cohesive, engaging book about a popular pet. The glossary provides a solid language base for those new to the topic; and the 'for further reading' list will be particularly useful to many readers." -Children's Literature |
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| "Childhood is a marvelous time to learn about small pets and their care. Hamsters and gerbils are small, warm and cuddly. The reader is given a brief, interesting history of their popularity as household pets. The various breeds are discussed and color photographs help children see which variety they might like to own. The prospective or new pet owner will find feeding and cleaning information along with ideas for toys, handling techniques and even description of techniques for weighing hamsters and gerbils. Fun facts such as average litter size, mating habits and amounts of food stored are found at the end of the book. A bibliography and website addresses will help the reader find more information about these charming small pets." ---Children's Literature |
| .". . . the writing is clear and informative, with unfamiliar terms boldfaced and defined in a glossary. . . . Colorful, nicely detailed, framed photographs and reproductions of the animals are interspersed throughout. These interesting books would be good starting points for research and will appeal to both casual browsers and young pet enthusiasts." | |
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We're an 'independant, local, family run,' friendly pet caring service that gives you complete peace of mind in your absence, knowing that your pets are happy & safe. Jules is at our helm along with her other half Mick who has come on board due to the business growing day by day, + many other family members. After working over 20yrs in management in the hospitality & catering industry, working upto 120hrs a week trying to please everyone but herself & do her job to near perfection, Jules decided she wanted to please herself for once in her life so decided to follow her passion & love of being with dogs & animals.
We take our business very seriously but never lose sight of making sure the dogs & pets have the proper exercise or care along with lots of fun, fuss & cuddles.
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