Pet Cloning - The State of the Industry

Whatever happened to pet cloning? As early as 2005, there were a number of news stories about dog cloning and cat cloning. Animal cloning had been old news for nearly a decade by then, with the revolutionary cloning of Dolly the sheep in Scotland, of course, but Snuppy was the first pet, a dog, to be cloned. Cloned by scientists at a Korean University, Snuppy would have seemed to be a harbinger of a new revolution in animal breeding. However, the pet cloning market has been quite cool in the five years since the Snuppy announcement. Here, we review the state of the pet cloning industry.
Since the cloning of Snuppy, there have been a number of very successful clonings of pets and other animals. Lou Hawthorne started BioArts while cloning his beloved mixed breed dog Missy. Hawthorne was very

Taking Care of Dwarf Russian Hamsters

Having dwarf Russian hamsters as pets may surprise many people that they can easily be managed and are very easy to care for. You just need to know the proper way for caring for them and how to properly set up their home, feed them, and what other things you will need to keep them happy. If you are interested in dwarf Russian hamsters and want to learn how easy it is to care for them then you are going to want to read this article. Here you will discover all the facts about these amazing pets and how you too can begin caring for them today with this information.
The first thing that you should know is that there are three species that are part of these dwarf Russian hamsters. They include the winter white dwarf hamster, roborovski dwarf hamster, and the Campbell dwarf

Choosing A Pet That Fits Your Family

Christmas is near and around this time of year your kids start to behave a lot better. They may have hopes of getting a new puppy or maybe a hamster. If you plan on getting a pet here are some saving tips to consider before bringing your new joy home.
Pets are cute and fun, but also a responsibility. Before you run out and buy a new pet, do some research on the costs to care for it. There is the cost of food, vet bills, toys, accessories, and the training.
It is a lot easier to have small pets such as hamsters, gerbils or parakeets. They are inexpensive and require less attention.
You should consider adopting a pet from your local animal shelter, rather than from a store or breeder. They

Secret Tips On Teaching Parrot Tricks

Parrots are known to be brilliant birds. They are tested for how well they can learn parrot tricks such as talking or obeying commands. One of the most fun things in owning a parrot is teaching it these tricks.
Although these birds are fast learners, it does take some time and patience to teach them as it would any other animal. Also, a parrot that has learned your teachings will be well-behaved and therefore be much easier and more enjoyable to have around.
As with any other animal, owners should keep their teaching sessions very short. If they are too long, the impact on the parrot could be negative because they will not be able to retain too much information at one time. Another thing owners need to do is be positive and patient at all times with the bird. Do not start a

3 Reasons Elderly People Need Pets

Pets can really add to a person's life. Whether you are young or old, a pet will become a trusted companion, give you a reason to get up in the morning, and be a source of never ending entertainment. Even people who profess to not like pets can benefit from having a furry friend around the house. Many elderly people may have never had a pet in their adult years and insist that they don't want one now. But there are many reasons why a pet is something that senior citizens should seriously consider.

1. First of all it gives them a reason to get up in the morning. Many older people live alone. Their children have moved away and many times they have lost their spouse. It is not unusually for elderly people to feel depressed and down at times. But if they have a pet that depends on them for care, life takes on a

House Pet - Three Tips Worth Knowing Before You Buy A New Pet

If you intend to adopt a new house pet, then pull up a chair and buckle down because you may want to read this article. In the next few minutes, we're going to look at three possible elements that worthy of consideration before you are buying or adopting a house pet. First, we're going to explore a variety of pets that you can possibly keep. Next, we're going to discuss about which type of pets that are appropriate to your house environment. Finally, we're going to finish up by talking about how to feed your pet and introduce you to few types of pet food which are available on your local pet store.
First, let's start with knowing a variety of pets that you can keep. Cats and dogs are without a doubt the most popular pets of all. These two animals can live among human peacefully and easily adapt to our environment.