Dog.... Man's Best Friend
Pictured is Sami Rae, our Brussels Griffon puppy at 4 months old. Share your pictures and stories with us.
We had a great showing and busy all day. Thanks Wendy.
Cool Dog Holistic Joint Remedy
Bar Soap for Dogs
This is such a great picture of an Electric Blue Jack Dempsey I had to post it. Mike bought the fish from us about 5 months ago. It was 2" long at the time of purchase and is now about 6-7 inches. Great job Mike. It looks like he is well fed and a happy camper. Thanks for sharing.
Caring for Your Betta Fish
It’s not often a new species of lizard hits the pet market place. Especially one that has all the criteria for making it popular and easy to care for—not to mention looks pretty cool too. The common name for this new reptile is the Steppe lizard. (Well, it’s not really a new reptile; they've been around for thousands of years, just new to
The scientific name is Eremias Arguta and in its indigenous country it’s known as the Steppenrenner. I've also heard it called a Desert Racer—probably because it is usually found near sandy beaches and will dart off into hiding in low bushy vegetation when threatened. No matter what you call them, they are hitting the pet scene in a big way. Reptile enthusiasts rejoice.
There are a couple of points that make them interesting. For one, they don’t get very big, only 6 inches full grown. Number two, they are easy to feed and don’t eat very much (I like economical) and number three, they are hand-able—they don’t bite and they don’t freak-out when you hold them (this is a big plus in my book). Bonus feature—they’re inexpensive—$30-35 (that’s even a bigger plus in my book).
Steppe Lizards have a plump body with nice markings and a head that’s similar to a Tegu monitor, and a serpent type tongue. Although, I’m not sure if it’s split or not, but it is narrow and long. The tail has small spikes and the body is relatively smooth. Click here to check-out a video of his forked tongue.
The Basics
There is not a lot of information on these guys at the time of this posting, but we do know the basics for keeping them healthy and active.
- Insect eaters, (crickets, meal worms, etc.)
- Calcium powder with vitamin D3
- UVA light for assimilation of D3
- Daytime heat source between 80-90 degrees
- Nighttime heat source about 70-75 degrees
- Best kept dry, but provide water
- 10 Gal tank with lid (adequate for one or two adult lizards)
- Shelter (rocks, caves, or bushes)
- Aspen bedding, coconut fiber, or indoor/outdoor carpeting (not sure if sand is a good idea. Let me know if you find out it works for you)
Feel free to contact me if you have more information or different information on these lizards.
Florida's Endangered Sea Turtle Population Increases
Designer Crabs, AKA Hermit Crabs
EarthBorn has launched their long awaited Holistic cat food brand and it is made in the USA. Their dog food line has been a tremendous success and feline owners have been begging them to create a holistic cat food equal to the quality of the dog. But it's more than producing a great product. They realize the importance of a green ecology that comes through education, land and water management, recycling, emissions and alternative energy. Please visit their site for more information earthbornholisticpetfood.com
Earthborn cat has three new holistic recipes: Feline Vantage—holistic chicken with natural vegetables and fruit fiber. Wild Sea Catch—grain free with high protein salmon, herring, and antioxidants. Primitive Feline—grain free with poultry and fish for cats or kittens. Their new line includes a wide selection of moist foods that will satisfy any discriminating feline. Click here for a $3.00 off coupon —good for dry cat 6# or larger, and $5 off 14# size.
This is a must try for any cat lover. Satisfaction guaranteed! Read more on their website Earthborn Holistic and see what a difference diet can make on your cats health and well being.
Drinking Fountain for Cat or Dog
Healthy Cat Treat—Kitty Kaviar
I've made a lot of New Year resolutions that didn't get past the first week. I'd like to post more blogs, for instance, but I probably won't . One thing I would like to have is more humor in my life. Nothing cures like a good laugh. I hope your New Year is filled with good cheer, health, and happiness.
A couple of dog owners are arguing about whose pet is smarter.
"My dog is so smart," says the first owner, "that every morning he waits for the paperboy to come around. He tips the kid and then brings the newspaper to me, along with my morning coffee."
"I know," says the second owner.
"How do you know?"
"My dog told me."
Baby Monitor
Dog Rules
Hi Tippy Toes,
You pose an interesting question: How do you train a pet to not use a specific outdoor area to do their business?
Changing patterns and behaviors can take up to two weeks, but it sounds like your job of training is partially done—your pet knows to go outside.
Discouraging him/her from using people traveled areas may be a challenge, but there are products that can help you along. Four Paws makes an excellent dog and cat repellent, aptly named “Keep Off”. It’s designed to discourage your dog from using forbidden areas. It’s an easy to apply granular product and comes with a shaker top. The product needs to be applied daily until the behavior is modified. Be sure to pick up any waste, and water the grass well prior to application.
During this retraining process you should walk your dog to the desired location after every meal. Be sure to reward good behavior with treats and praise, while closely monitoring his habits for a few days. Punishment doesn’t work well, so if there are any accidents discretely clean up and rinse ground area thoroughly, and then re-apply “Keep Off”.
Thanks for your input Tippy,
Alpha Dog
