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3 aquatic pet foods to try
Tetra ReptoMin Floating Sticks
This value-packed, healthy product is ideal for newts, frogs and turtles, and comes at a reasonable price. It has a strong odor, but it’s high in protein, fortified with minerals and vitamins and comes in multiple size options. It provides complete nutrition for turtles and promotes strong shell growth. Around $40 for a 2.64-lb. bag at major retailers.
Zoo Med Aquatic Frog and Tadpole Food
This food provides the ideal meal for the average amphibian since it’s supposed to imitate a frog’s natural diet. The pellets are made of natural fish protein, won’t cloud your aquarium water and don’t smell bad. Note that this food is hard for frogs to find if the pellets fall between substrate or gravel. Starting around $13 for a 12-ounce jar at major retailers.
Wardley Premium Amphibian and Reptile Sticks
These floating nutrition-rich pellets are easy for frogs, newts and turtles to find at the water’s surface. The formula is filled with minerals and vitamins, contains no artificial colors and won’t cloud the water. Keep in mind that these pellets have an unpleasant odor. Around $12 for a 14.5-ounce jar at major retailers.
These 10 houseplants are safe for your pet
Keeping pets safe while adding beauty
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While houseplants have the ability to bring life to a room and purify the air, a drawback is that many houseplants are toxic to animals. Here are 10 plants that add beauty to your home without worry.
First, keep in mind that while many plants are technically safe for cats and dogs, it’s best to eliminate temptation and place all houseplants out of reach. This will prevent possible tummy aches and digestive problems in your pets. If a pet ever does ingest a plant, make sure to watch them closely for signs of a negative reaction. Just because a plant is nontoxic for cats and dogs doesn’t mean ingesting it will make them feel good.
African violet
Aluminum plant
Christmas cactus
Friendship plant
Certain kinds of herbs
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Indoor herb gardens are an easy, fun way to add fresh flavor to your cooking. But not all herbs are created equal when it comes to pet safety. Standards like lavender and oregano are off-limits, but pets are fine around basil, sage and thyme.
Peperomia
Parlor palm
Polka dot plant
Prayer plant
Some succulents
Keeping pets safe while adding beauty
living-space-houseplant-20211026
While houseplants have the ability to bring life to a room and purify the air, a drawback is that many houseplants are toxic to animals. Here are 10 plants that add beauty to your home without worry.
First, keep in mind that while many plants are technically safe for cats and dogs, it’s best to eliminate temptation and place all houseplants out of reach. This will prevent possible tummy aches and digestive problems in your pets. If a pet ever does ingest a plant, make sure to watch them closely for signs of a negative reaction. Just because a plant is nontoxic for cats and dogs doesn’t mean ingesting it will make them feel good.
African violet
Aluminum plant
Christmas cactus
Friendship plant
Certain kinds of herbs
_karolina-kolodziejczak-fOQev_6sX6g-unsplash_CMYK.jpg
Indoor herb gardens are an easy, fun way to add fresh flavor to your cooking. But not all herbs are created equal when it comes to pet safety. Standards like lavender and oregano are off-limits, but pets are fine around basil, sage and thyme.
