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Owner's Guide To Metabolic Bone Disease In Green Iguanas

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Various conditions that cause bone deformities in iguanas are collectively known as metabolic bone disease. This condition never affects wild iguanas. This disease is tyipically caused by incorrect care given by the owner. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about metabolic bone disease in iguanas.
Causes
One or more factors can contribute to [...]

Newbie's Guide To Iguana Abscesses

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Sometimes, iguanas develop an abscess. Abscesses are simply areas of swelling at the site of an infection. This article will tell you everything you need to know about iguana abscesses.
Healthy iguanas normally destroy invading bacteria thanks to a strong immune system. If your iguana has a weakened system because of stress or [...]

Newbie's Guide To Impaction In Iguanas

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Impaction in iguanas occurs when the intestine becomes blocked with indigestible material. This conditions needs to be addressed quickly as it’s very serious. Your lizard will die if not treated promptly. So, what exactly causes it?
Cause
Iguanas become impacted when they eat something that its system can’t digest. Since they commonly flick [...]

Everything You Need To Know About Trimming Iguana's Claws

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

In the wild, iguanas need sharp claws to climb trees. However, captive iguanas should have their claws trimmer regularly. Most owners do this at least once a month. Here are a few tips on trimming your iguana’s claws.
Blood
Iguanas can easily die if they lose even a small amount of blood. Make sure that you [...]

Five Things To Consider Before Getting A Green Iguana

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

. Before you decide to buy an iguana, there are a few things you should think about. Keep reading to learn about a few of these things.
Habitat
You may see these small lizards in the store and think they’ll stay the way forever. Wrong! These lizards usually grow pretty quickly. At a minimum, you will need [...]

Guide To Avoiding Shedding Problems In Iguanas

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Iguanas need to shed their skin regularly, especially when growing. Iguanas can sometimes have a difficult time shedding old layers of skin properly. These old layers of skin can eventually cut off circulation in the area and cause tissue death. The areas most commonly affected by shedding problems are the toes, feet, tail, and dorsal [...]

The Most Endangered Species – Snakes

Monday, March 16th, 2009

Snakes are boneless, cold-blooded and scaly reptilians belonging to the range from order Sumatra. Maintaining serpents as pets could be easy only their essentials are interpreted profoundly. Their needs and necessities differ by other reptilians. Owners should also realize that a couple of them turn really king-size and can convert into hazardous with the bits [...]

What You Ought To Know About Bengal Cats

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Bengal cats are very hybrid type of cats; they are very comfortable and friendly by naturally with an absolute wild look. They’re really healthy and intelligent conscious. Along with being friendly in nature, they are also good enough at sports. Their well-defined characteristics are markings such for spots and rosette. It has very close resemblance [...]

Little Known Facts About Alligators…

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Alligators are the most life-threatening of the exotic pets. They’re like crocodilian, which comes from the family line of Alligatoridae. The name was derived from a Spanish word Anglicization, which was used by a Spanish people who were settled in Florida, U.S.A. Alligators are found by and large in America and China.

There are two types [...]

Some Common Questions On Carnitine

Friday, March 6th, 2009

What species of animals are being treated regularly with carnitine?
Dogs are the main species treated with carnitine, although any species can be supplemented with carnitine for possible benefit.
How much research has been conducted on this supplement?
Carnitine is one of our better-researched supplements and has been shown to help some dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy.
How can my [...]