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