Looking for Pet Cat Supplies?
Catopoly Game
If you’re a cat owner, no doubt you are always on the lookout for great pet cat supplies. Right?
I know it – If you’re anything like me, I’m constantly checking to see if I can’t find a great deal on pet food, cute clothes, games that involve my pets or treats!
What I did find for you cat lovers out there is the neatest cat furniture at Outdora.com in their pet cat supplies section.
Cat Bed from Outdora
Check out one of their adorable beds (left)…too cute – and you could hide some of their toys in the drawer below or treats…
What I didn’t expect to find there, though, were cat safety kits for first aid. Great idea…We often don’t think about how important our pet’s safety is or if you’re prepared for an emergency or disaster with your pet.
Also, something unique I found in their pet cat supplies that I have never seen before were cat memorials. Our pets are so very important to us, don’t you want to make a statement about remembering them? I know our pets are very important members of our family and we honor them with dignity and love…
Cat House
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Spirulina in Fish Food for Colored Fish
August 20, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
When you read the ingredients on the back of food packages, it’s often we all get “lost”…to say the least.
Well, multiply that by 10 when you’re talking about pet food…pets eat things we don’t…
So, how often do you actually look on the back of your turtle food container and question the ingredients…Not often, I suspect.
Same goes for gerbil food or bird food.
Well, I have information on one ingredient in some fish foods you might want to include in their diet.
If you have fish that aren’t white (and supposed to be white), then Spirulina is a great supplement in some fish foods that will enhance color.
For instance, if you have fancy goldfish, like we do, who are brightly colored oranges, browns, reds, apricot or yellow, feeding them food with Spirulina in it will make them Read more
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This is Why I Want to Save Exotic Animals!
April 10, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
I was looking at some of our photos we have taken of animals over the years yesterday, and it hit me…
…I wanted to cry that these animals may not be here when my children go to see them on their adventures…
…They may never get to see them in their wildest state – in nature!
For many of you who have been an ExoticAnimalLover.com fan for some time, you’ll remember this photo, as it was the photo used in the header for the last theme we used for the site.
This is actually one of our own photos…but it sparked me…
“This is Why I Want To Save Exotic Animals!”
Today, I was looking around Vista Print to get some car magnets for some business stuff, and I was compelled to create this photo magnet:
This will go on my refrigerator door so it will remind me over and over of the reason I want to save animals…
…For the next generations of this world to experience the beauty and splendor – just knowing they are there making our planet extraordinary!
Imagine: If there were no more gorillas like this one on our planet! What a tragedy that would be!
Anyway, Vista Print also has a lot of other amazing ways to remind you of animals…
They have templates you can use with animals or you can upload your own photos, as I’ve done here!
You can even make save the date magnets – which are calendars you can create on a large magnet!
They’re really cool, and I think I could use one of those while I’m at it…
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I hope you enjoyed this Animals of the World post on Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
Live Exotically,
Kimberly Edwards 
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An Animal Lover Christmas
December 27, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
You always know the animal lovers at Christmas time when they show you their gifts…
Half of the gifts were for their animals…LOL
With us, that’s the truth, no exception to that rule, and we LOVE IT!
If you think about people’s hobbies and get them a great gift for that…it’s just that…A GREAT GIFT!
Now, our pets are so much more than a hobby…They are a lifestyle, so to speak…
They are our life and they are a part of our family just like any person is. They are important and an ever present joy!
So, as you can guess we received presents that included our animals too!
Our family gave us gift certificates to the pet store, lots of Read more
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What Bedding Is Best for Hedgehogs?
October 27, 2008 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
As you all may remember, I own an African Pygmy Hedgehog…It’s the 2nd one I’ve owned, in fact.
When you are choosing bedding for your little critters, you need to keep a few things in mind:
* Comfort
* Smell
* Dryness
* Safety
* Price
I use corn cob bedding, after trying so many different kinds over the years.
I found that cedar and pine shavings start to smell awful quickly! Also, they just hold the water and can harbor mold a lot easier. Plus, I didn’t feel that it was very comfortable to sleep in.
Why Do I Use That?
* Our hedgehog can move them around easily, since they enjoy burrowing. It moves to her body shape due to the small size of the pieces. It’s almost like lying down in small beads.
* It fights smell of hedgie waste longer than any other type of bedding I’ve used.
* It is organic and safe to use, even if it happens to get into their food or water.
* It is super absorbent and keeps the area dry.
* It is really cheap too! Only about $15.00 for a huge, 40 lb bag!
It Rocks!
Is That All I Use?
Actually, until just recently, this is all I used. However, I recently discovered a neat product that keeps the bedding from smelling.
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Awesome Ground Cover For Aquariums
October 3, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
When I was setting up my aquarium, I couldn’t find a gravel I liked enough for the bottom.
So, I went looking at glass beads, and couldn’t seem to find what I was looking for. Either they weren’t pretty, or there weren’t enough to cover the bottom of my aquarium.
I perused the craft aisle at the dollar store and found an amazing alternative!
Have you seen the plastic Ice Crystal Gems that people use for in the bottom of vases with flowers in them? They look like just that…ice crystal gems!
I bought 20-some-odd packages (they’re small – about 125 pieces/package) of sky blue and crystal clear gems. Then, I thought of getting a little bit more creative adding a beautiful turquoise, like the Carribean Seas, to the mix.
I figured I’d use these, as a cheap fix, until I found the gravel or beads that I really wanted.
I got them home, put them in a colander and scrubbed them with a brush, soap and warm water.
I had nothing in the bottom, as I set up the aquarium quickly for the fish to accommodate them.
So, I dropped them into the aquarium. I was worried that maybe they would have an air pocket inside of them and float, but I only had about 5 pieces that didn’t sink to the bottom.
In fact, a few floated around the tank for a while under water. It was really quite beautiful!
What I’ve found is that these are a much better alternative to gravel or beads!
Why Is That?
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Aggressive Fish Need Friends Too…
Kalypso, my Diva red capped oranda goldfish, is slightly aggressive.
I initially had a calico telescope goldfish, named Klyde, and he was beautiful, sweet and very responsive. So, I felt he needed a friend.
Therefore, I marched myself into the pet store and chose a beautiful fish, that looked like a girl, that could be Klyde’s girlfriend.
Within 5 minutes of being in the bowl with Klyde, Kalypso started nipping his tail. Not good…She took quite a chunk, and I had to quickly remove Klyde to his own tank again.
Actually, Klyde went downhill from that point on…He got ick and cotton on him…He was very sick after he was “attacked”, so I had to treat him for his ailments. I woke up one morning, and he was gone.
Honestly, I’ve never been so upset about losing a fish. He was a real sweetheart and really enjoyed me too…
Well, I have little Ms. Diva still and she is a beautiful fish with an attitude, but is still VERY responsive to me.
Although I know she is very aggressive, I still wanted her to have a friend, so instead of a live version, I went into the Read more
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Is Colloidal Silver an Option for Your Pets?
August 5, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
With so many supplements out on the market, it’s hard to decipher which are good, which are bad, and which ones even make any difference at all.
Colloidal silver is a supplement that I’ve been taking for years, since university in fact. I am unsure if this is what keeps me healthy, or if it’s a combination of the all the healthy things I do with my lifestyle, but I am very very rarely ever sick.
Colloidal silver touts itself to relieve spinal pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, nerves & stress, blood circulatory cleanser, eyes, conjunctivitis, ears (wash ear twice/day), canker, sinus, muscle & joints, bones & ligaments, colds, allergens, pollution, and skin problems.
It will also kill off all germs, viruses, bacteria, allergens & pathogens. By putting it in your pets water bowl, the silver ions will hunt down the invaders and deprive them of oxygen, killing them. Dose 1 teaspoon per cup of water daily for 10 days.
Colloidal silver can be administered orally, in the eyes (for eye allergies, conjunctivitis, keratitis, etc. – Spray or drop 3 times daily in affected eye. Give orally as well 3 times daily for a minimum of 3 days or longer until condition has cleared up.), in the nose (for sinusitis), sprayed on wounds, it doesn’t sting or burn, via IV, Subcue, in the ears, and nebulized into the lungs.
To nebulize, put into a nebulizer cup. Use an ultrasonic or micro air nebulizer and nebulize pet, person, or animal a minimum of 3 times daily for at least 15 to 20 minutes each time, longer if possible for active asthma, bronchial, pneumonia, or respiratory anthrax symptoms. Give orally 4 times daily as well.
Apparently, because of the physiological differences of warm blooded mammals and those of fish, amphibians and reptiles; it is necessary to Read more
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So Many Choices – Toys & Accessories for Exotic Parrots
July 12, 2008 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
I am floored at how many toys and accessories I see at pet stores and online from pet suppliers. The possibilities are endless!
However, I completely understand how an exotic pet owner likes to spoil their special adopted friend! My hedgehog doesn’t even really play with toys, but I have a ton of them for her anyway, just in case…LOL…
But, I know from experience that exotic birds and parrots are very playful, intelligent and need constant mental stimulation.
When you get an exotic bird for a pet, these are the things you must think about purchasing.
I “stumbled upon” a great site today, WindyCityParrot.com, that has everything you could possibly want or need for your fine, feathered friend…
Firstly, you need a great bird cage for your exotic bird. Please allow for ample space for your bird to move around in, especially if they are still capable of flying…They are birds!!!
Next on the list is a great parrot food and parrot treats…Exotic birds actually seem to have a lot of fun with their food. They play with it, hold it with their feet, sift through it to see exactly what they want…Too cute! However, a wide variety of food that they natively eat is ideal. Fruits, berries, nuts, seeds are all included…
What’s next, other than enhancements for their living space like perches and stands, etc.? Well, Parrot Toys of course!
These babies are what will keep your baby busy! They will keep them alert, interested, happy, playful and out of the business of making messes and partaking in destructive behavior around your home.
Birds see in color, so get them something lively with different textures, noises and other things to do. They like to climb on their toys…My budgies LOVED mirrors! They would sit for hours in front of the mirror wondering if the bird they saw was playing a trick on them by imitating everything they did.
If that’s not enough fun stuff to peruse, you can even check out the travel cages…These are really cool. I never thought of traveling with my bird before, but this would make it much simpler and safer than other methods I’ve seen. I suppose these cages would be ideal for moves with your parrot.
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I hope you enjoyed this post on Birds from Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
Live Exotically,
Kimberly Edwards
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When On Vacation, Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite!
July 6, 2008 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
Exotic Animal Newsflash:
Yikes…How gross is that? Right?
Well, I was on a friend’s blog today, SunEGrl Loves To Shop, and she was talking about a rise of incidents in Hotels and on Cruise Ships since 2004.
I guess, it doesn’t matter if you’re staying at a 2-star hotel or a 5-star hotel, it is just as likely that you could be staying in an infested place!
Yuk! I bet you thought that Bed Bugs feed off filthy, dead skin or human waste, right? Wrong!
Oh, No!!! What attracts them then?
Well, they like exhaled carbon dioxide…And as we all know, we can’t change what we exhale. So, they like where we, humans, are!
Is that it? What do they eat then? Well, contrary to popular belief, they feed on our blood, not on waste, dead skin cells, or dirt.
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Cimicidae
Now, bed bugs are a nocturnal insect, meaning they come “out” at night, or are more active at night-time.
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