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Red-eared turtles breed in captivity only if the rules for their maintenance are followed and favorable conditions for mating are created. Turtles are anxious about the choice of a partner, it is desirable that several males and females be placed in the aviary
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If you keep a reptile, amphibian or predatory invertebrate that feeds on insects at home, it is better for you to breed live food yourself, since there may be supply disruptions in any stores, and in winter it is unrealistic to find insects in nature
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The aquarium is a transparent container for the constant keeping of fish. The water in the aquarium plays a huge role for the organisms and plants living in it. Try to monitor the purity of the water and adhere to the recommendations. It is necessary Aquarium, water and attached instructions
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If a kitten appears in your house, you need to closely monitor it and take care of its health. In order for the immunity of a four-legged friend to be strong and able to withstand various diseases, the pet must be given preventive vaccinations
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Captive breeding is a sign of good maintenance, so if you decide to breed red-eared turtles, you need to create suitable conditions for this. Breeding turtles requires several healthy adult males and females. The sex of males is determined at a length of about 9-10 cm (at the age of 2-5 years), the sex of females at a length of 15-17 cm (which corresponds to an age of 3-8 years)
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Now people work a lot, go on business trips or vacations. And that's why they rarely have dogs or cats. They need constant care, companionship and sometimes expensive food. Probably, because of this, nature "invented" unique unpretentious animals that can give joy and home comfort to their owners
Little puppies whine because they miss their mother's warmth. And if the female is nearby, then she tries to surround the kids with care. When an adult dog whines, you should think about the fact that it should be given more attention. Do neighbors complain about your pet whining when you are not at home?
Most often, laying hens are susceptible to diseases such as coccidiosis, ascoridosis and tuberculosis. The most common causes of pet health problems are poor grooming and inappropriate feeding. Coccidiosis The causative agents of coccidiosis are considered to be the simplest parasites of coccidia, of which there are 9 species in nature
Rabbits are susceptible to various diseases. For treatment and preventive measures, there is a large arsenal of drugs. It is imperative that you have in your first-aid kit: potassium manganese, iodine, boric ointment, boric acid, ichthyol, brilliant green, white streptocide, Vishnevsky ointment, phthalazole, activated carbon
The health and life span of a rabbit directly depends on its diet. The food for these animals must contain a sufficient amount of vitamins, be nutritious and varied. It is important to understand that rabbits are a type of rodent, so they need to constantly chew on hard enough food to keep their teeth healthy
A dog's bowel movement three to ten times a day is called diarrhea. At the same time, feces can have a different consistency: liquid, watery, with a sour odor, completely odorless with mucus, without mucus, with or without blood. Diarrhea can be a symptom of poisoning, disruption of the digestive glands, damage to the intestinal walls, neoplasms, as well as infectious (bacterial, viral) and invasive (helminths, protozoa) processes
Cat owners sometimes encounter such a phenomenon as pet coughing. Cough is rare in cats, and in some cases it may indicate that the animal has a very serious illness. Instructions Step 1 Normally, a cat's cough performs a kind of protective function, it helps the animal get rid of foreign objects that have entered the respiratory tract
Rabbits are shy and nervous creatures. And the lack of what they have become accustomed to for a long time can injure them up to a heart attack. Therefore, if the previous owner watered them regularly, you will have to provide all the conditions for the eared fussy
The speed of animals on the ground depends on strong legs and a powerful skeleton. The speed of birds in the sky depends on other factors. The greatest speed is developed not by those birds that have the strongest wings, but those that know how to use them correctly
Despite the constant talk of the municipal authorities about the need to create shelters for homeless animals, only Moscow has moved from words to deeds. In the capital, regulations governing the issue of homeless animals and their maintenance have long been enacted
If you need to go somewhere and take your cat or cat with you, then, of course, it is most convenient to travel by private car. You can stop at any time, walk yourself and let the animal stretch out - naturally, on a leash and in a harness. Another rather convenient way to travel with your cat is to travel by train, but in this case you cannot do without a specially collected package of documents
Elk is rightfully considered the most beautiful large animal in the forest. Usually, representatives of this species grow up to two - two and a half meters in height, while the weight reaches six hundred kilograms. Although biologists divide moose into several subspecies, non-specialists are unlikely to notice the differences between moose of the Canadian, Asian and European subspecies
In addition to those products that are strictly prohibited for animal feeding, mixed food can become dangerous. From the very first days, when a kitten ceases to depend on cat milk and can switch to a different type of food, you need to accurately determine its diet
It’s unpleasant, but true: even cats sometimes get sick. At the same time, they do not want to take the medicine themselves, but shift this honorable duty onto the owner. Giving a medicine or a pill to a cat without the help of a veterinarian can be difficult, but there are proven ways
Dogs and cats are given injections as often as people. Pet owners who know how to inject a dog correctly understand that this saves a lot of time and money, since it is expensive and difficult to take the animal to the veterinary clinic every day, especially if the dog is large
"Amoxicillin" is a semi-synthetic antibiotic that belongs to the group of penicillins. The drug has an active effect against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria (Salmonella, Escherichia, Pasteurella, Staphylococcus). Instructions Step 1 Use "
The spider-cross did not get its name by accident. The fact is that there are light spots on its back, which are located in such a way that they draw a clearly visible cross. In addition, the places in which he lives are fraught with a certain risk to his life
As a dog owner, be aware that uncut nails can cause a lot of trouble for your pet. Such claws can begin to curl up and grow into the soft tissue of the paws and, as a result, cause infection. Dogs with long, untreated claws have impaired gait and coordination, which in turn can overload the paw joints and even dislocate
Probably, there are no dogs in the world who would take bitter or bad-smelling medicines with delight and gratitude. How, if necessary, to force the animal to swallow the pill or not lick the applied ointment? Instructions Step 1 If your dog has been prescribed capsules, tablets, or pills, you can get him to take the medication by mixing it with food beforehand
Dogs suffer from various diseases: colds, viral and even cancer. Treatment is prescribed by a veterinarian, most often it consists in the introduction of intramuscular and intravenous injections. If your dog has been prescribed intramuscular injections, you can give them yourself