TUNISIEN GROUP - www.marbretunisien.com » Pets http://www.marbretunisien.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:06:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Finding The Most Appropriate Breed Of Dog http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/finding-the-most-appropriate-breed-of-dog/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/finding-the-most-appropriate-breed-of-dog/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:58:06 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/finding-the-most-appropriate-breed-of-dog Continue reading →]]> It is recommended to find out how different breeds you may be considering to adopt may potentially fit around your lifestyle. Potential issues to be considered when choosing a breed of dog is whether they have an aggressive nature and how well they interact with other pets and children. More serious issues such as snarling, showing teeth and other aggressive tendencies can even threaten the existence of the dog if they are not controlled effectively. Common problems new owners face are chewing up furniture and shoes and digging up the lawn. Unfortunately, some owners cannot get their dog up to a basic level of training and end up frustrated with the perceived lack of dog obedience training shown by their dog.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/finding-the-most-appropriate-breed-of-dog/feed/ 0 I’m scared of that big thing! http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/i%e2%80%99m-scared-of-that-big-thing/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/i%e2%80%99m-scared-of-that-big-thing/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:33:45 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/i%e2%80%99m-scared-of-that-big-thing Continue reading →]]> Most people thinking about buying their first aquarium make the mistake of buying small tanks. Figuring if they don’t like it or mess up it won’t be a big deal. Well in some cases that’s true. If you are buying for a child for instance. If the tank is for yourself, I suggest buying big. You can find large aquariums for sale at great prices and larger tanks are easier to set-up and maintain then the smaller tanks. They also give you the freedom to buy a few or large amount of fish without having to worry about whether you are over crowding the tank.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/i%e2%80%99m-scared-of-that-big-thing/feed/ 0 Where’s the beef? http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/where%e2%80%99s-the-beef/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/where%e2%80%99s-the-beef/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:24:12 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/where%e2%80%99s-the-beef Continue reading →]]> Have you ever gone to a fish store and looked into the fish tanks only to see listless and lethargic fish with drab colors.
A lot of time this is from the fish not receiving a high protein diet. Most fish food is full of dried foliage flakes of little to no nutritional value. I have found if you want your fish to really come alive, give them brine shrimp. It is very high in protein and the fish absolutely love it! Another great nutritional alternative is blood worms. It’s a bit messy because a lot falls to the bottom before fish can eat them.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/where%e2%80%99s-the-beef/feed/ 0 My poor doggy http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/my-poor-doggy/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/my-poor-doggy/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:32:47 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/my-poor-doggy Continue reading →]]> Although arthritis does seem to plague dogs more as they get older, young dogs can suffer from stiffness too. If your dog means a lot to you, you will not want to ignore the signs indicating that he has joint pain. But you hesitate to try glucosamine for dogs without knowing whether it is safe and effective.

Yes, glucosamine has been proven in several recent studies to be safe and easily tolerated by dogs. This is because glucosamine is designed by nature to increase the strength and endurance of joints. Your dog produces this substance himself. However, he may not produce enough, especially as he ages. That is when he will start to feel the aches and pains which may also plague his master, with age.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/my-poor-doggy/feed/ 0 Chocolate Is Not the Best Dog Food http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/chocolate-is-not-the-best-dog-food/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/chocolate-is-not-the-best-dog-food/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:20:31 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/chocolate-is-not-the-best-dog-food Continue reading →]]> We all have a soft spot for our four-legged friends, and would do just about anything for them. One food that is absolutely not on the list of best dog food is a box of Valentine’s candy. Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. Even if there are no immediate ill effects, you need to keep in mind that problems may not appear quickly, but death can still occur within twenty-four hours. If your canine friend has gotten into the chocolate, look out for staggering, labored breathing, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. There is a rapid progression of symptoms that can end in death. Caution and care are the watchwords.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/chocolate-is-not-the-best-dog-food/feed/ 0 Choosing Gravel for an Aquarium http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/choosing-gravel-for-an-aquarium/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/choosing-gravel-for-an-aquarium/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:51:26 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/pets/choosing-gravel-for-an-aquarium Continue reading →]]> Gravel is a popular choice for the bottom of an aquarium. When choosing gravel, make sure that the diameter of the gravel pieces is not so large that pieces of uneaten food can lodge between the grains of gravel. This will be detrimental to water quality in addition to making it difficult for the fish to eat the food. Gravel should be smooth without any sharp edges to avoid the chance of fish tearing their fins or tails. A medium coarseness of gravel is generally preferred when using plants, to avoid the roots becoming compacted while still providing a good anchor for the aquarium plants.

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