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How to Set Up a Leopard Gecko Enclosure

Leopard geckos are one of the most popular pet reptiles because they are relatively small and docile. Because of their size, they require small enclosures, but that doesn't mean that they can be neglected in...

345 comments    leopard gecko care leoaprd gecko
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Routines for elementary school kids

Children need structure and daily routines. Maintaining normal, daily routines with your children will let them know what is expected. Routines can be used for practically anything. You can establish set...

0 comments    health children parenting
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Dog Skin Care & Dog Skin Allergies

There are many different conditions that can affect your dog's skin such as mange, mites, fleas and ticks, and various allergies. Each typically requires a slightly different treatment than the rest. For...

0 comments    dog skin care skincare
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Betta - The Siamese Fighting Fish

Commonly known as Bettas, Siamese Fighting Fish are incredibly beautiful and sturdy fish, and they are one of only a handful of freshwater fish having the same vibrant coloring as saltwater fish. Not only...

13 comments    pets fish fish tank
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When Your Mom is Elderly

As daughters and sons move into middle age, their parents get even older. Relationships shift from caregiver to the one being cared for, over time. As the elderly one in the equation, it is not easy to accept...

53 comments    love life advice
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How To Care For Your Pot Bellied Pig

A pot bellied pig can make a wonderful pet. They are intelligent, sociable, bond well with the family and are easy to train. The defining characteristics of the potbellied pig are a swayed back, short legs,...

5 comments    how to pig pot bellied pigs
" Aren't I Cute!"80

Caring for and Choosing your Guinea-Pig (Cavy)

" Aren't I Cute!" The Guinea-Pig, Latin name Cavia Porcellus (usually abbreviated to Cavy), was first domesticated by the Inca tribes as an additional food source around 4000 BC. In Peru Guinea-Pigs are still...

59 comments    pets hair pet
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Caring For An Elderly Parent at Home

I have been the filling in a sandwich. Really. You see, a few years ago we moved my mom in to our home for what was to be the last six months of her life. I was sandwiched in between raising my children,...

8 comments    family aging parents caretaker
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Dwarf Hamster Care

Preparing for your brand new little buddy begins with a decision. What kind of hamster do you want? Which hamster is best for you and your family? Do you want a Syrian hamster or a Dwarf hamster?These three...

1 comment    dwarf hamsters dwarf hamster dwarf hamster care
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How to Care for Orphaned Puppies

When I had my first litter of Great Dane pups years ago, my bitch, Ebony, was a great mom. Her six babies were thriving and growing quickly. When they were just a week old, however, Ebony was injured by a...

6 comments    bitch milk replacer
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