| There are many of us who consider our pets as | | | | animal friends. |
| part of the family, and this is evidenced by | | | | |
| a recent statistic that states 65% of all | | | | The water should be dechlorinated for at |
| U.S. homes own at least one pet. Along with | | | | least a day before putting the toad in. This |
| this increase in pet ownership comes the need | | | | is because the acidity could affect the |
| for services tailored for our pet?s comfort. | | | | health of the pet less than a day after it is |
| | | | brought home from the store. |
| How to Keep the Exotic Pet Happy? | | | | |
| | | | 2. The aquarium will get dirty after a few |
| There are many exotic pets that can be raised | | | | days. Part of the responsibility of owning a |
| at home. Given the many possibilities, | | | | pet is cleaning up the mess. The owner can |
| Michael decided to get something that didn't | | | | install a filter to suck dirt but changing |
| require that much maintenance. After | | | | the water is still the best way to make sure |
| examining what was available in the pet | | | | it is safe for the toad. |
| store, the decision came down to a toad named | | | | |
| Ernie. | | | | 3. Toads love to eat worms, insects or small |
| | | | fishes. The owner can get these from the pet |
| Where would you get exotic pets for sale? | | | | store and offer them on a regular basis dyed |
| | | | with multivitamins to make it always feel |
| Ernie is known as an Oriental Fire Bellied | | | | healthy and strong. |
| Toad. The name is derived from its physical | | | | |
| features, which can only be found in certain | | | | Toads don?t have to be fed daily. This should |
| parts of Southeast Asia. | | | | be done only two to three times a week since |
| | | | giving too much can make the pet overweight. |
| What is the key to make exotic animals like | | | | |
| this toad happy? In simple words, tender | | | | Exotic animals need a lot of attention just |
| loving care. Since this is easier said and | | | | like having a dog or a cat. It will be a good |
| done, here are some pointers; | | | | idea to read up and do some research first |
| | | | instead of doing it through trial and error. |
| 1. The first will be to find an appropriate | | | | |
| home for the pet. Since toads love the water, | | | | The average life span of this kind a toad is |
| getting an aquarium will be best. This is | | | | between 10 to 15 years. This just goes to |
| because this is the most ideal environment | | | | show that with proper care, Michael can make |
| resembling the swamp. | | | | Ernie happy and in return they will spend a |
| | | | long time together. |
| Water should only be filled between two to | | | | |
| four inches from the bottom of the tank so | | | | In a recent discussion about pet safety, the |
| that rocks can also be placed for the toad to | | | | services provided by a website entitled was |
| get some warmth from artificial light or the | | | | compared to microchips and tattoos, and were |
| sun. | | | | they a better option to providing |
| | | | identification for pets. During this |
| The International Association of Pet | | | | discussion a lot of statements were made and |
| Cemeteries (IAPC) has designated the second | | | | taken for fact, but here we will dispel some |
| Sunday in September as National Pet Memorial | | | | of those myths. |
| Day, a day set aside to remember our departed | | | | |