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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How my cats got their names

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There used to be a lady down my street when I was a little girl who had lots of cats and she pushed them around in a rusty, mangled old buggy. She was a proper 'cat lady' who just seemed to collect cats. She had more and more every time I saw her. I always wondered if she had any friends and family that weren't feline. I was ... More..

Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health What you should know about declawing your cat

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So, declawing cats is in my opinion cruel and inhumane but that is just my view. The facts is that declawing a cat is not just a matter of removing the claw. It is in effect an amputation of the last joint of the cats 'toes'. It is a very painful process and endures a very painful recovery. Painkillers can be prescribed but t... More..

Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Basics: How to care for a tarantula

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When working with exotic animals it is essential that the people involved have a wide knowledge on the particular species. There are many different exotic species that can be kept as pets and one of them is the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula. The following will discuss how to care for the tarantula and will include things like ac... More..

Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Common cat illnesses and their symptoms

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Unfortunately, when a cat is ill or in pain it can't tell us about it. Part of being a responsible pet owner is knowing when something is wrong with you cat. They may display behavioral indicators or physiological indicators or both. I will now discuss some of the more common cat ailments, the symptoms and their treatments.Ca... More..

Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Plants that are poisonous to cats

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There are over 300 plants which are harmful and even fatal to cats. I will talk about the most toxic of these plants and the problems they can cause.Firstly; the Apple Leaf Croton contains ricin. Ricin is 6000 times more toxic than cyanide and if ingested can lead to hemorrhaging of the heart, kidney and liver failure, inflam... More..

Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Blue tongue skink care

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The Blue Tongued Skink is an omnivore which means it eats meat and leaf foods. It should be fed fresh foods such as cooled live crickets and fresh fruit three times a week. Any uneaten food should be removed after 24 hours. The favorite food of this reptile is generally snails though individual tastes may vary. A fully grown ... More..

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1. Testimonies: How my cats got their names
2. Common cat illnesses and their symptoms
3. Plants that are poisonous to cats
4. Blue tongue skink care
5. Basics: How to care for a tarantula
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