Choosing Tank Mates: Building a Peaceful Community
Temperament, water parameters and adult size decide whether a community works.
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Expert tips and helpful advice for all kinds of pets.
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Choosing Substrate and Decor for a Reptile Enclosure
Match substrate to the species' natural humidity, and give them more than one place to hide.
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Snake Enclosure Setup: Heat, Humidity and Security
A thermostat, two hides and a lock. The three things that make a snake enclosure work.
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Choosing the Right Toys for Your Pet
Match the toy to the instinct it satisfies, and check it for the hazards owners miss.
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Signs of a Healthy Dog: What to Check Every Week
A quick nose-to-tail check that catches most problems long before they get expensive.
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Grooming Your Cat: Brushing, Mats and Hairballs
Cats groom themselves, but they still need help - especially long-haired and older ones.
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Keeping Birds Safe: Household Hazards to Avoid
Birds have uniquely sensitive lungs. Several ordinary household items are fatal to them.
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Understanding Rabbit Behaviour: Binkies, Thumps and Nudges
Rabbits communicate constantly through body language. Here is how to read it.
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Taming a Hamster: Building Trust Week by Week
A four-week plan that turns a nervous new hamster into one that climbs onto your hand.
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Do Guinea Pigs Need a Friend? Company and Bonding
Guinea pigs are herd animals. Here is how to pair them without a fight.
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Handling Turtles Safely and Hygienically
Turtles are for watching more than holding. When you do need to lift one, here is how.
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Feeding Horses: Forage First, Hard Feed Second
The horse gut is built for constant small amounts of fibre. Feed against that and you get colic.
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