Shipping Your Pet

There are several steps you can take to ensure your precious cargo arrives at his destination safely:

· Provide a USDA approved kennel. Your pet should have enough space to stand up and turn around in the kennel. If your they will be in transport for more than 12 hours, be sure to provide food and water dishes and their normal brand of food. Place a blanket or an old worn shirt in the kennel. Your scent will give your animals a sense of security during transport.

· Write your name, your pet's name and destination, and the words "Live Animal" on the outside of the kennel. Attach a photograph of him or her to the outside of the kennel. Carry a photograph of your with you, especially if you will meet your pet at your destination. This will help in identifying your pet.

· Get a recent veterinary exam and verify that your pet is current on all shots. You will need a recent bill of health from your veterinarian before we can ship your pet. Keep in mind that there may be local quarantine laws if you are shipping across state lines or internationally.

· Do not sedate your pet prior to shipping unless recommended by your veterinarian.

· Give your pet plenty of water, but do not feed solid food for 12 hours prior to shipping your pet. The stress of transport could upset your pet's stomach.

Following these guidelines will help ensure that shipping your pet is as easy and hassle-free as possible.

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How to get rid of fleas quickly and easily

If a flea problem remains untreated, it can become more serious. In fact, your pet could actually develop a colony, as one female flea can produce thousands of babies. With this many insects attacking your pet's skin, there is a greater chance of infection.

On top of that, eradication becomes more difficult as the fleas multiply. Flea shampoos simply will not be enough to kill all of them. Instead, you will have to resort to a pest control company. And if you go this route, you will have a very expensive bill to contend with. Avoid this problem by learning how to get rid of fleas once the problem starts.

To begin this process, you need to know where fleas proliferate. Usually, this is in areas where there are tall grasses. Fleas live there until a person or an animal walks by. They latch themselves onto the new host, thinking they are a better source of food. You can lessen this occurrence by spraying these areas with anti-flea solution. Also minimize the amount of time you let pets roam around such areas. This becomes even more important during an active infection.

For controlling the infection itself, the best thing you can do is apply a flea treatment.Once they are applied to the skin, it will take around twenty four hours for the medication to take into effect. Either way, make sure you keep things safe during the application. Avoid getting the solution into the pet's eyes and keep them from licking the affected areas as swallowing the solution could make them sick.

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Cat Thief Steals From Neighbors In California (VIDEO)

He's the ultimate cat burglar. Perhaps because he is a cat. Dusty the cat sneaks out of his San Mateo, California home every night to do a little stealing. He snatches up everything from bathing suits to shoes to children's toys, and according to this AP video has burglarized the neighborhood over 600 times. His record? 11 items stolen in one busy night.

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Rabbits can make good house pets

Having a rabbit as a pet can be fun and rewarding. Oftentimes, rabbits are used as a "starter pet" for children because they cost less than a dog or cat to buy and care for. They are soft and cuddly, and when handled gently and often, seldom bite.

Rabbits can live long, up to ten years or so. That in itself can be either a good or bad thing depending on your viewpoint. People often view rabbits as something to entertain the kids when they're young. But with a life expectancy as long as a dog, it does make them a long-term commitment. Think ahead.

There are several viruses that can infect your pet rabbit such as RHD (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease) and herpes virus. Fortunately, RHD is not as prevalent in the United States as it is in other countries. Rabbits are also susceptible to bacterial infections, such as Pastuerella, which can cause infections of the nose, ears and eyes. These bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but there are some strains that are resistant.

Rabbits can also be infested with fleas, lice and ear mites. Products available from your veterinarian, such as Revolution and Advantage-Multi for cats have been used to treat and control the parasites on rabbits.

Since rabbits can not throw up, a hairball impaction can cause them serious intestinal problems. Rabbits also need a balanced diet for their bacterial flora to help with their digestion. Introduce new foods slowly so their digestive system can adjust.

Rabbits requires some care, more than a cat, but considerably less than a dog. Frequent brushing also reduces hairball problems and keeps the hair from accumulating in the house. Clipping the tips off the nails will help reduce injuries from scratching to both people and flooring.

Some rabbits can be kept as house pets, much like cats, and can be litter trained. Unlike a cat, they do like to chew more and scratch up things, so it is important to rabbit proof your home and keep electrical cords out of reach. There are furniture guards that can also applied to exposed furniture legs or a bitter apple spray can be used as an extra deterrent.

Giving your pet rabbit lots of things to chew on will help keep him away from the furniture as well as help keep their teeth worn down.If their teeth become to long, a trip to the veterinarian for a quick trim may be necessary.

Vet care is important, but can be expensive. There is an additional problem having a bunny as a pet, there are not a lot of veterinarians with much experience with treating pet rabbits. Finding a good vet in your area can be difficult. If you can find a veterinarian that is willing to treat your rabbit, they can consult with specialists that are on-line by using the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). Often times, there are exotic specialists available in the larger metro areas, or you can find a doctor at a Veterinary University.

Many people really enjoy their rabbits as pets and there are several different kinds to choose from. You can choose a smaller dwarf rabbit to a large Californian rabbit. Before you purchase a rabbit, you can sometimes go to a livestock show and see the rabbits raised by the 4-H and FFA students and choose the kind that appeals to you and your child. There are also photos of all the recognized breeds of rabbits at http://www.arba.net/Breeds.htm. Take the time to research caring for rabbits and the supplies you need before you bring a bunny home.

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Electronic pet doors

Electronic pet doors, that can offer safety from intruders and other animals entering their homes are showing up in more and more homes around the world, and as such, there are many pet companies manufacturing them today.

Make sure when buying your electronic doors they are well insulated. Unless you live in a climate that has very pleasant weather year round, if your doors are poorly insulated, you'll be unhappy with them once the cold and wind start coming in. Electronic doors can have different insulation factors, from being very poorly insulated to having such an airtight sealing system that they hold out bitterly cold weather.

Secondly, when purchasing electronic doors, if they are of the electronic flap model, make sure that when they're in auto mode, they lock in the inside to the outside direction. Many electronic flap doors can be manually locked, but do not auto lock in this direction with the theory that the door needs to lock from outside to inside in order to keep out other pets, but there's no reason to lock them in the inside to outside direction unless you specifically want to lock your pet in for some reason. If you think this through, you'll easily see the flaw in this reasoning. Any intruder wanting to come in can pull the flap toward the outside and crawl through and any smart raccoon will soon figure out how to do the same thing. Make absolutely sure the door locks in both directions on auto mode, not just on manual mode.

Thirdly, decide which door is more appealing to you as far as the way the electronics are handled. There are basically two groups in which the electronics fall into. Most of the automatic pet doors in this group work in a very similar fashion, i.e. the magnet or chip unlocks a flap that the pet can then push open and walk through.

The second group powers from an electronic collar worn by the pet that actuates a motor driven panel that raises up into the top of the door panel, lowering and locking it once the pet is through the door.

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