Sugar Gliders as Pets : Accessories for Pet Sugar Gliders

It's important to set up a cage for a sugar glider with natural branches, food and water bowls and a place to sleep; learn more tips on owning sugar gliders in this free pet care video. Expert: Elizabeth Cantu Bio: Elizabeth Cantu has owned and been working with parrots since 1994. She has been active in captive parrot rescue and rehabilitation. Filmmaker: julio costilla

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Nursing a Sick Rat

We all hope it doesn't happen, but no matter how much of a good rat owner you are, there will be a time when you find yourself nursing a sick rat.

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The first decision to make is whether you are going to move your sick rat into another cage. If he is not too sick and the disease is not contagious, it is best to leave them in with their companions. It will be less stressful and your rat will feel better being around his friends.

If your rat is very ill, or has a contagious disease, you should move him into a separate cage. This way he will not spread the illness and he will also have peace and quiet, in a space where he can recuperate.

Bedding

Make sure the cage is extra comfy for your rat. Use old jumpers, or towels for bedding, so that your rat can snuggle up.

If your rat has a respiratory disease he may get rather cold, so make sure you take steps to keep him warm. Put a heating pad under the cage, covered by a towel. Do not put it inside the cage, or your rat will chew the wires. You can also get a microwaveable heat pad. Keep the pad over one side of the cage, so that your rat can move away if he gets too hot.

Make sure you change the bedding in your rats' cage frequently. If it gets dirty your rat's illness could get worse. Clean the cage with a germicidal cleaner, such as Parvasol, a mild bleach solution.

Drape a towel over one half of the cage, so that your rat can retreat to a dark place to hide. Make sure that your rat doesn't get too hot and that he stays hydrated.

Remember your rat may not be able to clean himself when he is sick. Use a damp cloth to clean off any urine or waste. Whatever you do don't rinse him under the tap. It will be too stressful. Make sure to dry him thoroughly and gently with a towel.

Food

Your rat may not be eating much, or may not be able to eat the same foods when he is ill. Try soft foods such as avocado, thinly spread peanut butter, eggs, baby food and bananas.

Vanilla mixed with banana will be really tasty.

You may need to hand feed your rat. Use a syringe if he will not eat. 3cc, 6cc or 12cc are best.

Give your rat a pea sized blob of a vitamin supplement such as Nutrigel, along with his other food.

You may also need to give water by hand. Mix the water with a teaspoon of sugar and syringe feed it to your rat..

Use a damp tissue to gently clean any food off your rat after each meal.

You can also use a syringe to administer your rat's medication, or if he is eating you can add the meds to his favourite liquid food (yoghurt or Soya milk).

If your rat is very ill, you may need to administer injectable drugs. Gently pinch the skin on the scruff of your ratties neck and slide the needle under the skin. Massage the area before you do this. If possible, try not to get antibiotics in pill form, as they are hard to administer.

Check that your rat is not dehydrated by gently pulling up your rats skin and then releasing. It should ping back straight away. If it takes time, your rat is not getting enough water and you should give it water by syringe.

Keep a careful eye on your rat and if his condition worsens seek advice from your vet

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Caring For Pet Rats

The relationship between people and rats goes back in history a lot farther than wire mesh cages and clicker training. Rats were worshiped by ancient Egyptians and they are thought to be a symbol of wealth in Japan. People in China, consider rats a symbol of prosperity and there is a temple dedicated to them in India. There are records of rats being kept as pets by people in England during the 1800s and the first rat club was established in 1976.

If you are considering getting a rat as a pet there are some things you should know first. Rats do not live long. They have a normal lifespan of 2 to 3 years. Some will live up to 5 years but anything over that is unusual. They are very social animals. If they are left alone in a cage for long periods of time it will affect their health - both physical and mental. It is best to give them a playmate of the same sex and let them out of their cage on a daily basis. Although they are a small animal, they need a larger cage than other animals that are of similar size. They need room to move around and play. They will also scent mark just about everything they come in contact with. This includes you and anything they crawl over. They leave their scent with small drops of urine. The smell isn't overpowering but can be an unpleasant fact for some. Also, don't forget to find a veterinarian that will treat rats in case of an emergency.

Rats are not expensive pets to keep. Most of the expenses are up front when getting your rat(s) and setting up their home. A typical rat will cost around $20 from a breeder or less from a store. Toys are only a few dollars. A cage can run from $50 and up depending on the size and options you choose. Wire mesh cages are the best for several reasons. Never go with a plastic bottom cage. Your rat will chew through it. Litter and wood chew blocks are very inexpensive.

When you go shopping for a rat make sure that you choose one that is alert and attentive to what is going on around it. A healthy rat's eyes will be bright and shiny. An unhealthy rat may have a runny nose or eyes and be aware of any wheezing or sneezing.

Feeding your rat is a simple process. Get some rat blocks from your pet store for the main part of his or her diet. Find a rat block with soy meal rather than cornmeal if you can. Grain mixes can be a problem because your rat will only eat his favorite items out of it and leave the rest. You can also mix in some fruits and vegetables. These are very healthy for rats but the bulk of their diet should still be rat blocks.

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Setting Up a Nursery at Home

Are you a mom-to-be who is setting up a nursery? Why not look online to help you shop for your baby's bedding and doctor? There are so many themes out there, you can find hundreds if not thousands of them online.

Instead of going to a store and being limited to what stock they can physically house, you can shop the world of baby bedding online. Literally, you can see more stock than would ever be possible for one store to contain. No store can have all designs and brands.

Online sites will have a huge selection to choose from. It can be tricky to narrow it down though, especially if you don't know what would be best for your needs. It's even harder to pick from a huge pool of possibilities than from a small pool, especially if there isn't much on the site to help you decide.

Bedding manufacturers are creating crib bedding collections more and more, with new collections being added seemingly daily. It is flooding the market. Plus there are so many accessories to match, you can be overwhelmed. Take full advantage of the widespread availability of things to choose from on the web. Not only will you have a great selection to view from the comfort of your home, but you'll find that prices are typically more competitive than they are in retail outlets.

Go online to buy a baby quilt and sheets, and you'll find you can also pick up the matching light switch cover, lamp, lampshade, mobile, music box, diaper stacker, curtains, rug, pillows, and so on. It's really amazing how integrated you can make a baby's room with a single theme, now that manufacturers are offering matching items. If you aren't sure if you are having a boy or girl, pick something that is in a neutral color scheme.

There are plenty of designers in the baby bedding market these days. You are sure to be able to find attractive, reasonably priced, high quality pieces that will make you happy if you look.

Some consumers want to buy retail directly from a store instead. Try a bedding retailer. Check to see if they offer crib bedding or have a children's section. You can also try in a baby store, in the linens and furniture section. You'll find something in your budget that is very cute.

Try the mall too. You never know what you may come across at the mall, and if one store doesn't work out there are plenty of others.

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Tarantula Terrariums

So you've decided a tarantula is the right pet for you. Your next decision would be choosing the right habitat for the pet. While it's possible to let a tarantula roam around your house freely, it's not a very good idea. Not only do you risk the chance of losing the pet, but the chances of it getting hurt are far too high. A terrarium is your best bet for keeping your tarantula safe and healthy.

The ideal habitat for a tarantula is a glass or plastic, smooth cage or tank. It should have a mesh lid to let air in and to keep the spider from getting out. Be sure to check that the lid is secured tightly, as tarantulas can be quite strong.

While a tarantula would be fine in a small tank, a 5-gallon fish tank will give it plenty of room to roam round. While you may think a large tank would be ideal for the tarantula, the animal is quite used to living in burrows or tree hollows. A space that is too large will actually cause stress to the animal. The ideal habitat should be three to four times the size of the tarantula. You should be able to fit three to four of the same size tarantula inside the terrarium. That will provide plenty of room for the spider to explore, yet not too much as to cause stress to the pet.

Line the bottom of the tank with potting soil that can be dampened if needed. Mostly, though, tarantulas prefer a dry habitat, so sand or small gravel can be used, also. Include a few rocks of different sizes. You'll also need to include a small water dish with a sponge in it. Tarantulas brush their mouths against the sponge to drink.

You need to make sure that all objects in the terrarium are "soft," with no sharp edges. Tarantulas are great climbers, and if they fall on anything sharp, they can die.

Temperatures should be kept between 70 and 90 degrees. An undertank heater or overhead lamp can be used to moderate the temperature of the terrarium.

To complete your care for tarantulas, you'll need to be able to provide them with food. Tarantulas are not web-weavers. They don't produce webs to catch food, so you're going to have to provide it for them. The diet for the spider should consist mostly of insects, though it will also eat rodents such as mice or even birds or lizards. Food should be offered once per week. It is normal for the spider to eat until it is full, then fast for weeks at a time. You should remove any uneaten food after a few hours.

Tarantulas can be a very rewarding pet and fairly easy to take care of. The first step is choosing the proper home to keep it safe and healthy. By providing a home similar to its natural habitat, you can ensure the happiness of your arachnid friend.

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