PetScoop: The Importance Of Puppy Playtime And The Language Of Cats |
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January
2008, No. 13  |
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Soothing and Chewy toys: To help comfort your puppy, choose a plush cuddly toy. Puppies will often carry these around in their mouths and sleep beside them. For chewing, toys like Puppy Kongs(tm) and Gumabones(tm) are fun, safe choices. Some toys can even serve a dual purpose; for example, a rope bone soaked in water and then frozen makes an excellent teething bone for a small puppy. |
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Interactive toys: Tugs, Frisbees(tm), and other throw toys are excellent interactive toys. A favorite toy can be used to encourage and motivate your puppy to perform many tasks, which makes them great for training. Interactive toys also allow you to build a great relationship with your puppy through play.
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General play toys: Your puppy will also need toys he can play with in order to amuse himself on his own. Balls and rope toys are excellent choices, and toys with squeakers add to the excitement. Toys that puppies can shake or chase are not only fun, they allow your puppy to act out natural canine behaviors without damaging furnishings or other items-such as your favorite pair of shoes. |
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Always purchase toys with safety in mind. Avoid small parts that puppies can remove through chewing. To keep your puppy interested, rotate his toys frequently, and be sure to replace any toys that become worn or broken. Pet Supermarket has all the toys you'll need for playtime with your puppy-have fun! |
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Let's talk: Cats are very vocal and usually communicate by meowing or purring. Meowing can be used as a greeting, to request attention, or sometimes to show pain, depending on the pitch and frequency of the meow. And although purring is usually a sign of happiness, it can sometimes indicate fear or distress. By observing your cat closely, you can learn to tell the difference. |
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Playful behaviors: When cats are happy, they sometimes paw their guardian while purring to show contentment and affection. Don't be alarmed if your cat gives you a light "love bite"-this is a natural sign of feline playfulness. However, hard or aggressive biting can indicate distress, fear, or pain. |
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Tale of the tail: For real clues, watch your cat's tail. A tail that is curved gently downward, and then curved up again at the tip means your cat is relaxed. A friendly, cheerful greeting is being offered when the tail is fully erect and the tip is vertical. Signs of anger are evident if the tail is swishing vigorously from side to side, and your kitty is afraid if the tail is lowered and fluffed out. |
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Keep in mind that any sudden, persistent changes in your cat's behavior could indicate a problem, so watch closely. And remember that the associates at Pet Supermarket can assist you with everything you'll need for a happy, healthy cat. |
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Food For Thought
We all need to maintain a proper diet, and fish are no exception to the rule. Here are some tips on proper fish nutrition: |
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The right stuff: A balanced diet and proper feeding are the main ingredients for keeping healthy fish, so the first order of business is to learn what kind of food your particular species requires. Different breeds and species will have different nutritional needs. Pet Supermarket offers many different forms of food such as flakes, pellets, sticks, crumbles, freeze-dried, frozen, and live foods, all of which serve a different purpose for the many different types of fish available. |
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Just a little more: It's best to feed your fish after the light has been on for at least an hour. Start by dropping a very small portion of food into the tank. If the fish eat all the food from the tank's surface, put in a little more. As soon as food begins to fall to the bottom, stop feeding. The amount of food you feed your fish will vary depending on species type, the number of fish in your tank, and the size of the tank itself. After about a month, you can increase your feedings gradually until the proper level is established.
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Staying alive: Proper feeding also helps keep the tank clean and ensures good water conditions. Over-feeding of fish is the leading cause of problems in aquariums, because excess waste can cause the ammonia level in your tank to rise, which can be harmful or deadly to your fish. |
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For more information on the care and feeding of your fish, speak with the associates at Pet Supermarket. They can help you with everything you'll need for years of enjoyment from your aquarium. |
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New Technology! A Nail Clipper That Can Detect The Quick
In The Nail.
We are so pleased to announce the arrival of the new QuickFinder Nail Clipper at Pet Supermarket.
This revolutionary new grooming tool can actually tell you when it is safe to cut an animal's nails with a series of lights. It works by use of a sensor built in just below the blades that cans sense the "quick". The quick is comprised of blood vessels and capillaries that grow into a portion of the pets nail. |
QuickFinder Clipper
Safely Clip your
Pet's Nails!
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Cutting the quick can cause pain and profuse bleeding. Many people are fearful of cutting their pets nails for this reason.
These clippers will work well on all pets up to 75 lbs. in weight. Detailed instructions are included. There is also a website that can answer any questions that you might have about how it works or how to use it.
They are available in three sizes: Medium Dog, Small Dog and Cat/Small Animal. |
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We
sell only the best premium pet foods. They are the healthiest
foods that you can feed your pet, made from nutrient-filled
natural ingredients. And that's the Pet Supermarket
difference!
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