| 91 | Health Concerns for Goldfish Preview: If you are keen on breeding Goldfish, you should know that it’s not an easy task. It will take a lot of patience, a lot of space in the tank and quite a bit of money too. Don’t get into breeding if you think it’s going to be profitable, because it isn’t! Breeding goldfish is best left to a professional but if you still want to breed them, here’s h... (more) Published By: Dane Stanton Submitted: 04 July,2005 |
| 92 | Goldfish Outdoors Preview: How do you build a goldfish pond outdoors? The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long enough rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump (you will need a pump to run a filter, fountain, or waterfall and it will keep the water circulating and the plants healthy), a filter system and some cooperative friends o... (more) Published By: Dane Stanton Submitted: 04 July,2005 |
| 93 | Goldfish Feeding Tips Preview: What’s the best food for your Goldfish? Goldfish need food that is a combination of carbohydrates and vitamins to help them grow and fight disease. They particularly need vitamin A to make their colors look bright. They do need protein but just about 12% so that they can build muscle. In the natural habitat, Goldfish mainly feed on plants. They e... (more) Published By: Dane Stanton Submitted: 04 July,2005 |
| 94 | A Brief History Of Seeing Eye Dogs Preview: No one knows when the concept of using assistance animals for the blind first came into being. It is suggested that dogs have been used in such a capacity in various cultures for a very long time. It is known, however, that there was no formal guide dog program in existence until after the First World War. Why German Shepherds? Many people have ... (more) Published By: Simon Harris Submitted: 05 July,2005 |
| 95 | Managing Horse Pasture Preview: A major part of a horse's diet is hay or pasture. A horse weighing 1000 pounds will eat about 500 pounds each month. A horse needs roughly 28 acres of non-irrigated, dryland pasture a year if that is the only source of forage. However, a pasture that is irrigated will grow more forage than dryland pasture, requiring less acreage. The amount of irr... (more) Published By: Randall Holman Submitted: 05 July,2005 |
| 96 | Making Your Own Bird Feeder Preview: There is estimated to be over 100 billion individual wild birds on earth, and each one needs to eat certain amounts of food on a daily basis in order to survive. That’s where we come in! Birdfeeders are fun to make and are essential in order for birds to live. Bird houses can be made out of practically anything and are usually hung in different l... (more) Published By: Greg Pilson Submitted: 05 July,2005 |
| 97 | Signs You Might Be A Cat Preview: SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE A CAT Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca You can get cuddles whenever you want them. You yowl loudly if your litter box is not clean. You yowl loudly at the full moon. You yowl loudly for no reason. Floor swimming! Ping Pong balls! You find yourself bathing Daddy every day because he doesn't know how to clean himself. You d... (more) Published By: Michael LaRocca Submitted: 05 July,2005 |
| 98 | Secret Agent Man Preview: SECRET AGENT MAN Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca Today's mission -- smuggle a contraband calico cat from my flat, past security and a few hundred tenants. Find a taxi. Explain to the driver that we're going to the Hong Kong SPCA even though I don't speak Cantonese and the driver probably can't speak English. Get the cat vaccinated. Find another t... (more) Published By: Michael LaRocca Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 99 | Pugs Complete Profile Preview: Key Facts: Size: Small Height: 25 - 27 cm (10 - 11 inches) Weight: 6.4 - 8.1 kg (14 - 18 lb) Life Span: 14 years Grooming: Undemanding Exercise: Medium Feeding: Medium Temperament: Lively & cheerful Country of Origin: China AKC Group: Toy Other Names: Carlin, Mops Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: Solid, square and compact. Colour:... (more) Published By: Dooziedog.com Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 100 | Marine Aquarium Do's and Don'ts for beginners Preview: Marine Aquarium Do's and Don'ts for beginners Over the years I have come across a number of helpful do's and don'ts for marine aquarium keeping that would have saved me a lot of time, money and disappointments. If only I had them all together in a list from the start! Well here they are - I have decided to jot a few of them down in the hope th... (more) Published By: Doug Kamp Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 101 | Arthritis Pain Relief For Dogs – Simple Home Remedies That Work Preview: Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs over the age of seven? It is a painful condition that affects the joints and can occur in your pet’s neck, hips, shoulders, elbows and back. However, there are many simple solutions that you can provide at home that will relieve the aches and pains in your dog’s joints. * Change Your Dog’s Die... (more) Published By: Rose Smith Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 102 | New Horse Classified Website Making a Big Splash Preview: HorseandRiderMatch.com, a new horse classified website, is causing quite a stir among the horse community with its ground-breaking new way to go about providing horse resources. HorseandRiderMatch.com made its debut last month with almost 1 million hits and nearly 100 thousand page-views. The new website’s database of horses is growing every day... (more) Published By: Sara Goldstein Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 103 | Hong Kong Calico Preview: HONG KONG CALICO Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca "Dogs have masters; Cats have staff." Picasso was born in February 2000. According to local astrology, the Year of the Dragon. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon? I rescued her from the SPCA in September 2000. Someone had stuck her in a donation box. I don't even want to know what that means. I had ve... (more) Published By: Michael LaRocca Submitted: 06 July,2005 |
| 104 | Pumpkin, The Halloween Cat Preview: PUMPKIN, THE HALLOWEEN CAT Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca The neighbor's car pulled into my driveway. She got out holding a stranger in her arms. "I found this cat in my yard. Is he yours?" "No." "Oh. I thought he was." "Well, he's not." "Well, can you hold him until I drive away so he doesn't follow me home?" Oh yes, we all know how this ... (more) Published By: Michael LaRocca Submitted: 07 July,2005 |
| 105 | Basset Hound Complete Profile Preview: Key Facts: Size: Low-slung, but heavy dog Height: 33 - 38 cm (13 - 15 inches) Weight: 18 - 32 kg (40 - 70 lb) Life Span: 11 years Grooming: Relatively easy Exercise: Steady but necessary Feeding: Has a hearty appetite Temperament: Placid & independent Country of Origin: England AKC Group: Hound Temperament: The Basset Hound is good tempered, p... (more) Published By: Dooziedog.com Submitted: 07 July,2005 |
| 106 | West Highland White Terrier Complete Profile Preview: Key Facts: Size: Small Height: About 28 cm (11 inches) Weight: 7 - 10 kg (15 - 22 lb) Life Span: 13 years Grooming: Medium Exercise: Undemanding Feeding: Easy Temperament: Active & friendly Country of Origin: Scotland AKC Group: Terrier Other Names: Westie Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: Sturdy, confident and compact. Colour: Alw... (more) Published By: Dooziedog.com Submitted: 07 July,2005 |
| 107 | Siberian Husky Complete Profile Preview: Key Facts: Size: Medium Height: 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 inches) Weight: 14.5 - 15.5 kg (32 - 34 lb) Life Span: 14 years Grooming: Straightforward Exercise: Medium Feeding: Medium Temperament: Alert & reliable Country of Origin: Germany AKC Group: Working Other Names: Standard Schnauzer, Mittelschnauzer Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: ... (more) Published By: Dooziedog.com Submitted: 07 July,2005 |
| 108 | Schnauzer Complete Profile Preview: Key Facts: Size: Medium Height: 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 inches) Weight: 14.5 - 15.5 kg (32 - 34 lb) Life Span: 14 years Grooming: Straightforward Exercise: Medium Feeding: Medium Temperament: Alert & reliable Country of Origin: Germany AKC Group: Working Other Names: Standard Schnauzer, Mittelschnauzer Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: ... (more) Published By: Dooziedog.com Submitted: 07 July,2005 |
| 109 | Saint Bernard Complete Profile Preview: Key Facts: Size: Giant Height: 69 - 86 cm (28 - 34 inches) The taller the better. Weight: 50 - 75 kg (110 - 165.5 lb) Life Span: 7 years Grooming: Medium - demanding Exercise: Medium Feeding: Demanding Temperament: Patient & docile Country of Origin: Switzerland AKC Group: Working Other Names: Alpine Mastiff Physical Characteristics: General A... (more) Published By: Dooziedog.com Submitted: 07 July,2005 |
| 110 | Rottweiler Complete Profile Preview: Key Facts: Size: Large Height: 58.5 - 68.5 cm (23 - 27 inches) Weight: About 50 kg (110 lb) Life Span: 12 years Grooming: Simple Exercise: Medium - demanding Feeding: Demanding Temperament: Courageous & trainable Country of Origin: Germany AKC Group: Working Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: Solid, powerful and protective. Colour: ... (more) Published By: Dooziedog.com Submitted: 07 July,2005 |