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Getting the “Dog” Out of the House

Submitted on March 9, 2013 - 5:52pm

A sticky pet hair roller in one hand, carpet deodorizer in the other, and spring cleaning has begun! Or you are expecting house-guests! If this sounds like a frantic you, it doesn’t have to be!

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Spaying and Neutering??? Just do it!!!

Submitted on February 22, 2013 - 6:08pm

We are often asked the question: “Why should I spay or neuter my pet?” Well, spaying or neutering your pet lengthens its life and improves the quality of its life with you. Spaying or neutering your pet decreases some of the health risks that often take the lives of pets at early ages. Mammary rumors, prostrate enlargements, and uterine infections are less likely to appear in altered pets and, as a result, these pets lead longer (like 2 to 3 years) healthier lives.

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Cleaning, Cooking, and Cold Weather

Submitted on January 28, 2013 - 6:58am

Cleaning, cooking, and cold weather advice for pet owners:

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Red-Eared Sliders

Submitted on January 11, 2013 - 8:15am

Turtles make great pets when given the proper care. Their enclosure should include areas for swimming as well as basking and drying off. A fish aquarium is easily turned into a turtle tank. Only fill the tank as much as twice the width of the turtle shell and have lots of areas for the turtle to climb out and dry off. Once housed properly, they are quite easy to care for. With proper care, these turtles can live 75 years or more, so turtle ownership is not a commitment to be taken lightly!

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Aquarium Salt

Submitted on December 29, 2012 - 9:12am

Have you ever salted your freshwater aquarium? It’s a measure you should consider if you like your fish to be healthy. Aquarium salt is what we’re talking about. It does not contain iodine like ordinary table salt. It does not contain trace minerals like that of sea salt. Using aquarium salt in your freshwater tank can have a number of positive influences. At best, it is an inexpensive health care preventative, and one that does not harm the beneficial bacteria in your tank.

Adding aquarium salt can:

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Holiday Pet Tips

Submitted on December 14, 2012 - 12:04pm

Giving a pet as a Christmas gift is an innovative and wonderful idea, but Petland advises you plan ahead if you intend to give someone a pet over the holidays. A pet shouldn't be a surprise gift! Christmas Day is not the best time to introduce a new pet into the family. Because young pets are like babies and need time and extra attention to adjust to the family routine, Petland recommends introducing a new pet into the household a little before or after Christmas. Pets brought into the home before the holidays have time to adjust to housebreaking, exercising and feeding routines.

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In Vogue For the Holidays?

Submitted on November 28, 2012 - 2:31pm

Is your pet in vogue for the holidays? There are now celebrity-like fashions for pets. Pets are traveling to Grandma's house for Christmas in first class, stylish bags. But you don't have to be a celebrity to be pet trendy this holiday season. Petland offers designer carrying totes, cuddly clothing and footwear, car seats and safety harnesses, and so much more for the pets in your life this holiday season. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and her Chihuahua, Tinkerbell, have really been an influence in the last few years.

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Reptiles: Handle with care

Submitted on November 14, 2012 - 12:49pm

As reptiles grow more popular as pets, there are some things you should know about proper handling.

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Aquarium Lighting

Submitted on November 1, 2012 - 1:26pm

Light is made up of particles of energy called photons, which create waves or wavelengths of energy. How intense the light is in your aquarium depends on the lux ratio, a measurement of light from its source to the bottom of your tank.

There are basically two types of aquarium lighting — fluorescent and incandescent.

Fluorescent lights involve the transmission of rays of mercury vapor. These cause the inside of a chemically-coated light bulb to glow. Fluorescent lighting is praised in aquariums for several reasons:

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Halloween - Full of fright for pets

Submitted on October 17, 2012 - 10:01am

Petland knows Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday. However, animal lovers need to be aware of the dangers that this bewitching holiday presents to pets.