The Pet Hideout http://www.pethideout.com Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:53:43 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.pethideout.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.pethideout.com The Pet Hideout http://www.pethideout.com/index.php/Birds/Lovebirds-Care-and-Feeding.html If you're looking for a very social affectionate bird for a pet, then a lovebird may be the bird you are looking for. Lovebirds are actually a member of the parrot family. Growing 5-6 inches tall, they are one of the world's smallest parrots, and are called "lovebirds" because of their social, affectionate nature. They generally live between 10-15 years. Lovebirds can come in a variety of colors. Our lovebird is several shades of blue with a white chest and gray head. Pet Content - Birds Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:06:43 +0100 http://www.pethideout.com/index.php/Animal-Care-and-Tips/Pet-Food-What-is-the-best-food-for-your-dog-or-cat.html The Pet Food Recall of 2007 has brought an enormous amount of attention to pet food. With tens of thousands of pets affected by the recall and with the death of several thousand pets from tainted food (refer to the PetConnection Database), it is not at all surprising that we have questions. The surprising thing is that it’s taken us all so long to ask these questions. What have we been feeding our pets all these years? We’ve all, including Veterinarians like myself, Pet Content - Animal Care and Tips Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:24:08 +0100 http://www.pethideout.com/index.php/Dogs-and-Puppies/Cockapoo-The-facts-every-owner-of-this-dog-breed-should-know.html Though not formally recognized as a breed of dog, Cockapoos, a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle, have been bred since the 1950s. Breeders have taken the best traits of Cocker Spaniels and Poodles and breed them into the Cockapoo. From the Poodle side, the Cockapoo takes intelligence, relatively little dander and an almost non-shedding coat that comes in many colors. From the Cocker side, it takes a sturdy build and friendly and loyal personality. Pet Content - Dogs and Puppies Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:15:18 +0100 http://www.pethideout.com/index.php/Fresh-Water-Fish/How-To-Find-The-Best-Water-For-Your-Aquariums-and-Fish-Tanks.html Many fish keepers believe that if the water is not green or brown, fish can reside in it. They might get this misconception from the fact that raw areas of water could sometimes appear polluted, yet fish thrive there. Nevertheless, raw areas of water have their own systems for providing fish the conditions they need while taking out harmful substances. Your faucet water might be nontoxic to consume, but it is not nontoxic for fish to reside in. Faucet water consists of chlorine, iron, and likely small portions of lead and copper. Pet Content - Fresh Water Fish Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:58:31 +0100 http://www.pethideout.com/index.php/Dogs-and-Puppies/The-Bloodhound-A-Friendly-Breed-With-A-Famous-Nose.html The Bloodhound or St. Hubert Hound is an ancient breed that dates back over 1500 years. The name Bloodhound refers to their pure blood and pure breeding standards. This large scent hound ways between 70-115 pounds and measures 23" to 27" in length. They are known for their excellent tracking ability that can be matched by no other dog. Pet Content - Dogs and Puppies Wed, 03 May 2006 14:17:33 +0100