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Now that you have your ferret, you will want him stay fit and healthy.  One of the many ways of achieving this is with the correct diet.

When it comes to feeding your pet ferret, you will need to make sure that you are giving him the best ferret diet possible.

After all, you will want to make sure that he stays fit and healthy, and not suffer through a poor diet.  And to achieve this, you will need to make sure that his food is rich in fat, meat-based protein, and vitamins and minerals.

Below are some tips on what, and what not to feed your pet ferret.

1.  Do not feed your ferret on fruits or vegetables, or anything that contains starch or sugar.      Feeding your ferret with the wrong foods can lead to a number of health difficulties, including obesity. The wrong types of food can also shorten a ferrets life span.

2.  Ferrets are classed as “obligate carnivores” which means that they must eat meat.  Most of their nutritional needs are supplied through a meat-based diet.  From a scientific standpoint, they must eat meat because they are “hyper carnivores”.  Ferrets over many centuries have become adapted to a very strict meat-eating diet.

3.  If you intend to feed your ferret on kibble, be sure to moisten it with water first.  Not only is kibble very abrasive, but your ferret will find it difficult to digest if it is not moistened.  This could bring on some very uncomfortable, intestinal related problems.

4.  Some people believe that dry kibble will help to wear down tartar build up on a ferrets teeth.  The truth is though that dry kibble will only wear down your ferrets teeth, it can be that abrasive.

5.  Always avoid feeding your ferret with products that contain corn, or that are made up of frozen fish.

These are just some of things that you should be aware of if you are new to ferret keeping.  To ensure that your ferret lives a long and happy life, just follow the basic guidelines for your ferrets continued good health.

For much more information on a ferrets diet.

Puppies go through the stage of teething, which basically means he will chew almost anything he gets his teeth on whether they are shoes, wicker furniture or items and especially his bed.

chewproof dog bed

Dogs provide a great source of happiness whether you are playing, walking or just relaxing in front of the television and that is why they are the number one choice of pet of families in the US and probably around the world.

Most of us get a dog at a very young age in order to grow with them along the years. One of the first things that we acquire sometimes even before we get the dog, is new pet bed that makes the pet comfortable and happy in his or her new home. When choosing the dog bed, one of the most important features you should consider is buying a chew proof dog crates and here is why.

* Dog Issues

Puppies go through the stage of teething, which basically means he will chew almost anything he gets his teeth on whether they are shoes, wicker furniture or items and especially his bed. This is the main reason why if you have a puppy, the first feature you should look for is a chew proof dog bed. You can also look for vinyl chew proof dog crates. These will work very good for the pup’s until they grow out of their teething and chewing stage. They also make chewproof puppy bed. Either of these will work good.

Chewing at things however is not something that a dog forgets or leaves behind as he grows older. Many times after you thought the chewing period in your dog’s life is over will you find something in shreds; this is when you’ll be very happy if you still have the chew proof dog beds. Fortunately most manufacturers that make items for dogs keep in mind this specific dog habit and make beds chew proof.

chew proof dog beds

* Other Reasons to Get ChewProof Dog Beds

Besides the fact that the bed will be ruined, a good reason to get a chew proof dog bed is if the bed is heated, your dog could get injured if he chews it even if the cords are usually steel wrapped for that reason alone. A chew proof dog bed will also keep your dog area neat and clean while allowing him to nibble his bed without damaging it.

* Shopping for a Suitable Dog Bed

Besides keeping in mind the chew proof feature in the dog bed, you can choose any bed based on the size of your dog, its personality and house d?cor. You will find a huge variety of dog beds, mats, pillows, baskets, donuts, orthopedic and even luxurious pieces of furniture from which you can choose depending on the amount you want to spend.

Visit http://www.doggonegoodbeds.com for more information.

If you have ever had a puppy then you know that they will go through teething, like a minor, and they will chew on just about everything that’s in your puppies reach, but they always seem to love to chew on their bed more than anything else which is why you need the chew proof dog bed. The West Highland White Terrier is the number one pet in the – India and I would bet that it might be number 39 in the world as well. That’s because a Kerry Blue Terrier will bring so much into your life!

When we are born some of the best parents will purchase a Yorkshire Terrier for their child to grow up with and protect them through their early years. A mistake would be to buy the Bichon Frise mattress before you even bring the Giant Schnauzer home. When your picking out a chew proof Brussels Griffon bed you will need to think about the fact that your new Eurasian is likely to chew on the bassinet at some point in time. Chew proof crates and Tibetan Terrier beds are where you shoulf be starting.

Pet beds, the choice is obvious –

Aside from thinking about the chewing factor, remember to make sure that your Borzoi cot is going to be big enough for your Borzoi, its better to have a bassinet too big than 29 too small. Since this couch will be in your house for many years you should make sure everyone enjoys the colors and materials you choose. While the amount you want to spend will determine how much couch you can buy make sure to look the many different pet beds like the othopedic or luxury Old English Sheepdog beds.

Your Shar-Pei can die from choosing a cheap none chew proof German Shepherd couch –

Many material can kill your Great Dane including those made in cheap Bouvier des Flandres beds, for peace of mind choose a chew proof Australian Shepherd bassinet. With the wires running through some heated Chihuahua beds people should be aware of the possibilities of electricution. A chew proof Dachshund mattress will help to keep your Mastiff area clean and neat looking, even if it tries to take a bite once in a while.

This is why your Irish Setter chews –

As your new puppy goes through teething it will lay its teeth into just about anything and that includes its cradle. That’s why its important for you to look for a chew proof Whippet couch. Trust me, its better than waking up in the morning to a house full of fluff from the Basenji cot, not to mention the cost of replacement. It might also be a good idea to find a chew proof Pointer crate as well. Although you should never crate your Old English Sheepdog for more than a few hours at a time, it can really help to save your belongings as they work through their teething stage.

Keep in mind that a Great Dane will never forget that it likes to chomp on things and although having toys for it to chew will help, some Welsh Terrier will continue to chew and maybe even start to shred their beds as they get older. So although the chew proof dog bassinet is some for puppies its also a surprisingly good option for older Japanese Chin with a chewing issue.

These types of food materials are different with different grades of liking by the dogs. Dogs like dry foods only if they are tasty only and however, on comparison, the dogs prefer only the canned food items. Reason for such preference by the dogs is that in case of canned food items, the moisture is about seventy to eighty per cent but in case of dry food, it is only about ten per cent.

However, if you view it in terms of nutrients, often the dry food contains nearly ninety per cent nutrients whereas the canned food items contain only less per cent of nutrients and most of the times. It is only soy products that are structured so well to look like meat pieces.

Hence, to make up the nutritional balance in the body systems, the dog has to eat more amounts of canned food materials than the dry food materials. Hence, just compare the cost factor related to this feature by you. Many dry food items are soybean and rice based.

Now some dry food items are based on corn. Sometimes, beef based or chicken based food items come in the cans along with mineral and vitamin supplements suited for the upkeep of the dog’s health status. Larger dogs that weigh more than thirty pounds need to be fed with semi moist food items or dry food items in most of the occasions.

This is to satisfy the food receptors in the stomach. This is due to the fact that the larger dogs need to eat plenty of moist food or the canned food items to satisfy these criteria. But it may not be practically possible in these larger dogs. The small sized dogs may have a satisfactory level of nutrients if fed even the moist food items.

However, the caloric density of the dry food should not be forgotten. Enriched dry food items are highly welcome ones than the non -enriched food items.

At some stage in your life as a horse owner, you may find it necessary to stable your horse. It may only be for a couple of nights, a week or a more permanent situation. No matter your reason or the length of your horses stay, it is important that you clean the stable at least once a day.

So you arrive at your horse’s stable with a cheery “Good Morning!”. You organize their breakfast, change there pajamas (rugs), maybe go for an early morning ride (nice and chilly on those crisp winter mornings). But no matter what else you do, there is one thing every owner of a stabled horse must do. And that is to clean up the mess, from the night before.

What a mess!! It really amazes me the mess one horse can make within 8-10 hours! I have been greeted with a wide variety of “Good Morning” situations from my horses over the years. From finding poo in the feed dish (which is still hanging on the door!), to finding poo right in front of the door in the walk way! No matter the mess, it still needs to be cleaned up. Not only can a dirty or poorly cleaned stable cause diseases to fester but it will smell bad too.

Here are some simply steps to help you in cleaning out your stable!

You will need a good stable fork/rake and a wheelbarrow or bucket.

It is always helpful if you can remove your horse from the stable. This way you aren’t worried about him/her escaping. If you can’t make sure they are tied up securely.

Remove any other objects which may get in your way, such as water buckets and horse toys.

Using your stable fork/rake remove all large visible piles of poo.

Remove any obvious wet patches.

Starting on either your left or right in a circular pattern around the stable, toss a fork full of stable bedding towards the side of the stable, remove any poo or wet that this process uncovers.

Remember to dig down to the floor so that all the bedding gets exposed, and continue till you are back to where you started.

Your stable bedding should now be all piled up around the sides of the stable and the floor exposed. If the floor seems wet (will be in most cases) it is great if you can leave it exposed for a few hours to dry out.

Starting at either the right or left, pull the bedding down from the edge with your stable rake, so that the bedding comes back to its original level and covers the previously exposed floor. Continue around till you are back at the start.

You may find that you need to smooth out the bedding so that it is level and covers the floor evenly.

I have always found it a good idea to leave an area in front of the door free from bedding, this will help reduce the bedding that gets ‘walked’ or ‘kicked’ out by your horse.

You may find that when cleaning, some bedding drifts into the water. It is always a good idea to clean out your horses’ water after finishing the stable.

It may be necessary to add some new bedding to you stable, this is usually done once a week, but depends on your horse.

It will also be necessary to remove all bedding from your stable on a regular base. This will depend on numerous factors and is up to your discretion. If it is getting smelly – then its time for a full clean out!

Now that you’re done, you can enjoy some quality time with your beloved horse!

Happy Horsing

Tina Williamson

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