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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 08:40 pm

Guinea Pig Breeding For Fun, Profit and Now Even Food

Breeding guinea Pigs can be done for a number of reasons. Of course the pet shop does it because there is a big demand for them as they make fantastic pets. Since they take little space they can be bred quite easily in a house and either given away or even sold.

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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 04:37 pm

The Adorable Dwarf Campbell Hamster

Campbell Dwarf Hamster is the most popular species of all the Dwarf Hamsters, and is the variety most commonly seen in pet shops. Find out all about the dwarf Campbell hamster in this article including what it looks like, its size, and how to care for them as pets.

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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 04:35 pm

Buying a Guinea Pig - What You Need to Know Before Buying

Guinea pigs are very social animals and will get lonely if left by themselves and will be more demanding of your time and attention then you want. Sure it's wonderful to have a cute pet that wants your attention but he's going to need a friend to keep him company while you are away. The best solution is to buy more then one guinea pig in the beginning.

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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 04:16 pm

How to Keep Your Pets Warm in Winter

If you have pets that live outside, there are a few things you have to do to ensure that they get through the cold winters. Drinks are vital to your pet and to make sure they don't freeze, a heated bowl which works according to the temperature is ideal. One thing that a lot of owners tend to forget is that floors get extremely cold.

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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 04:16 pm

Guinea Pig Babies

A female guinea pig will go through her cycle about every 14 to 18 days; this is when mating would take place to result in a pregnancy. A female guinea pig is able to reproduce when they are about 6 weeks old and males are able to mate when they are 10 weeks. The pregnancy will last approximately 3 months then the babies will be born.

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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 04:15 pm

Pets and Hygiene - Eco Products to Protect You and Your Pets

There's nothing more cute and cuddly than a puppy or kitten, but just like a baby, they need protection from harmful bacteria. Good hygiene and housekeeping doesn't just apply to mopping pee off the floor. It also means keeping cages, runs, kennels and toys and the pets themselves as clean as possible. See how to do all this effectively on a budget.

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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 03:56 pm

Pet Heating Pads Can Be Therapeutic

Pets can suffer with joint pain from being cold as they age. Give the the option to know they go have something when they want or need warmth. Not all owners allow their pets into the house, even in the winter; but that does not mean the poor dog or cat has to freeze.

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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 02:56 pm

Guinea Pig Cage Or Hutch?

The location in your home for your new pet guinea pig to live often comes down to the choice of an indoor cage/ enclosure or an outdoor hutch / run. Many pet stores have both varieties of homes for sale that are appropriate and adequately sized. Even though, similar to rabbits, guinea pigs have been predominantly kept in an outdoor hutch it is more difficult to fully appreciate your guinea's as a companion and a family member unless they live with the owner in their home; likewise the animal won't get to know the owner.

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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 02:34 pm

If You Own a Pet, You Should Have an Air Purifier

Are you considering getting rid of your pet just because of allergies? An air purifier is a simple, less stressful solution that will keep your environment clear of air particles and help to keep your family and pets healthier and happier.

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Pets and Animals05 Mar 2010 02:00 pm

Living With a Pet

The thing that you have to remember before you decide to bring a pet into your life is that each animal is different, and each one has a different personality. For instance, when I was rooming with a former friend in college, her mother bought her a puppy.

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