Pets
Misc
Zinc and Birds --
If you keep pet birds then you should avoid using zinc - containing
deodorising sprays. Birds are acutely sensitive to zinc. Mammals can
tolerate and in fact need zinc as an essential component of their
metabolism. Also avoid using antiperspirants in the vicinity of the
cage, they usually contain aluminum which is also very toxic to birds.
Do not allow them to eat bread unless it is organic, bread can contain
up to 40mg/Kg aluminum additives and this is enough to kill them
(especially small birds) in quite a short time. Some muffins, waffles
and donuts have even more in the form of aerating agents. -- Good Luck
Hermeine Sutherland Milton Keynes England Note: The rumour that
Febreze can cause sickness in birds is likely not to be true, note that
Febreze no longer contains zinc compounds. - Ed
Reptiles Tortoises:
When you feed your tortoise (land turtle) a few drops of cod-liver oil
on bread every so often, and, in our experience, very occasionally some
crushed up vitamin pills spread on his food will improve his general
health.-- Comi Edmunds
Lizards and Snakes: If you
have a small reptile that eats live rodents, you must be careful they
don't damage your pet. Either use stunned rodents that still show some
signs of life, or baby rats and mice. If you can't find rodents, or
have a sick animal that can't eat them, then there are short term
alternatives such as dog food, or baby food. This is normally too fatty
to use for long periods of time though. -- Jake Farley,
Utah, USA
Insect Eating Lizards: Never
feed your lizards glow-worms or glow-bugs. They may be easy to catch
but they are full of many different poisons and will kill your pet.
- - Anon.Iguanas: My Iguanas like to eat bird food, such as
mynah bird pellets, but make sure they contain fruit alongside all the
vegetable, meat, and vitamin ingredients. Soak them in water for two
hours until they are mushy, and then feed it alongside some fresh
banana. -- A L Stevenson, Las Vegas, USA
Animals on
Compressed Air. I'd Like To submit a tip: What happens
when you put animals near compressed air, gas, or even smoke? Well
animals hate the blast of air and will cause to vomit, get very ill, or
even die. They'll scratch a lot and will react. -- Francesca
Montenegro.
Rabbits.
If rabbits are in any heat, over 65 degrees, they can have a
heatstroke, which can kill them in 5 minutes or less. take a bottle of
soda, empty it, and fill it up with water. now stick it in the freezer
until it is frozen. stick it in the bunny's cage, it is like their own
personal air conditioner. Thanks -- Jess
Pet Odors:
This is for anyone that has a problem with pet stains and odours - even
skunk. "Nature's Miracle" is fantastic!! It can be bought at Pet Smart.
It is to be used full strength. It's rather expensive, but it does the
trick. We have a dog and has been great for the occasional accident so
don't know how well it would work on cat pee. But, it did work on
removing the skunk odor from our deck and shrubs that got sprayed one
night. It's really terrific stuff!! -- Mary Frankenfield
Answer:
Skunk Smell If you're trying to remove the skunk smell from
your dog...try bathing him in tomato juice...works like a charm. -- Valerie
Press
Birds:
bird droppings. Love to let your pet bird perch on your shoulder but
hate what it leaves behind? Simple solution, just like you do
when burping a baby, place a dish towel over your shoulder before you
let it perch there. If Tweety has already perched and pelleted you
before you cover your blouse, shirt or sweater, don't be in such a
hurry to clean it off. Regardless of what you use it will smear and
stain! Use a hair dryer or let it air dry then flick the dried morsel
off and use a whisk brush to get rid of any remains!
Pet Birds:
When letting birds fly around the house cover windows with curtains and
sheets to stop the birds trying to fly through the glass. Keep the
toilet lid down as well. -- Hermeine Sutherland
Milton Keynes England
Birds and
Teflon: Hi, I just
came upon your interesting website, enjoyed it and thought I'd add to
it if I may. Re Birds: Using Teflon pots and pans is
unhealthy for pet birds in your house. The Teflon gives off a noxious
gas during use. Thanks again for an interesting web site. -- Regards,
Charyn Cordry "Chris & Charyn"
Febreeze
and Parrots: The zinc content of the deodorizing spray can
kill your parrot. Some gilded cages also are deadly too. They contain
paint that has zinc in it. zinc is very dangerous to birds -- Tim
159-
Guinea
Pigs: Oil the bearings of the
wheel for your guinea pig or hamster -- Des Vine Portsmouth
England
Rabbits should not be kept
alongside guinea pigs, our one bullies his little friend -- Sally
Proops age 10
Doggy Smells.
To get rid of the smell on your dog, instead of using expensive dog
shampoos, use a tomato (i personally use tomato puree in the same way
as you would use regular dog shampoo) this will rid your dog of its
smell for about six months and your dog will love you for it.
A dogs smell is the reason why
some dogs will roll in about anything that smells different to itself,
so by getting rid of its natural smell it won't have the urge to roll
in anything. Relax, your dog won't smell of tomatoes, it won't smell of
anything, can also be used on your self if you have a strong body odour.
p.s. A VERY IMPORTANT p.s. if your dog has light hair, i wouldn't
recommend using puree, as you will end up with a pink dog, unless you
want to spend a couple of hours rinsing him out, fortunately the dog
smell will still be gone. -- Richard Russell
A good way to control fleas,
better than a flea collar cut up is 20 Mule Team borax - found in the
laundry section of the grocery store. Sprinkle in the carpet and allow
it to work in - rub in with your hands or just walk around on it -
kills the fleas and eggs and will stop infestation. You can still
vacuum - it will stop the eggs from hatching. -- Val Precious
Zinc and Birds
-- If you keep
pet birds then you should avoid using "Febreeze". Birds are acutely
sensitive to zinc. Mammals can tolerate and in fact need zinc as an
essential component of their metabolism. Also avoid using
antiperspirants in the vicinity of the cage, they contain aluminum
which is also very toxic to birds. Do not allow them to eat bread
unless it is organic, bread can contain up to 40mg/Kg aluminum
additives and this is enough to kill them (especially small birds) in
quite a short time. Some muffins, waffles and donuts have even more in
the form of aerating agents. -- Good Luck Hermeine
Sutherland Milton Keynes England Best regards, John
Muller,
Reptiles Tortoises:
When you feed your tortoise (land turtle) a few drops of cod-liver oil
on bread every so often, and, in our experience, very occasionally some
crushed up vitamin pills spread on his food will improve his general
health.-- Comi Edmunds
Lizards and
Snakes: If you have a small reptile that eats live
rodents, you must be careful they don't damage your pet. Either use
stunned rodents that still show some signs of life, or baby rats and
mice. If you can't find rodents, or have a sick animal that can't eat
them, then there are short term alternatives such as dog food, or baby
food. This is normally too fatty to use for long periods of time
though. -- Jake Farley, Utah, USA
Insect Eating
Lizards: Never feed your lizards glow-worms or
glow-bugs. They may be easy to catch but they are full of many
different poisons and will kill your pet. - - Anon.
Iguanas:
My Iguanas like to eat bird food, such as mynah bird pellets, but make
sure they contain fruit alongside all the vegetable, meat, and vitamin
ingredients. Soak them in water for two hours until they are mushy, and
then feed it alongside some fresh banana. -- A L Stevenson,
Las Vegas, USA
To discourage a dog from
jumping on bed or couch when you are not home, put a few
pennies in an empty soda can and place near edge of the furniture.
Went Fido jumps up, can falls and the noise startles him. Be
consistent and it won't take long to change
behavior. -- Linda Morgan, So. California,
Take your Dog for a walk
before you bathe it, so it won’t have to go outside whilst it is still
wet. -- - Ian Talbot, Rockhampton, Australia
To keep soap out of a dogs
eyes when washing it, add a layer of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) over
its eyebrows and around its eyes. - Ian Talbot, Rockhampton,
Australia
Dirty or Tangled Dog Hair. To
remove burrs or sticky substances such as paint or tar, soak the
tangles or dirty fur with vegetable oil. Tangles can be combed out, and
the oil can be washed out with shampoo. - Geoff Minter, Kansas
Control of fleas in pet's bed
and furniture. Cut up a new flea collar into four pieces and place
under pet's bed or under furniture cushions. This will keep the fleas
away from your pet's bed and your furniture. Replace flea collar pieces
when expired. -- Anon
Control of Fleas
in House. After vacuuming carpet and rugs, store your
vacuum in garage. If vacuum is kept in closet or inside house, fleas
will jump out of vacuum and return.-- iMac,
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