So now you've purchased some tropical fish. You've made sure you have selected healthy fish and you have done your homework to make sure the fish that you have will go together.

Your fish should have been packed in a plastic bag with oxygen and then put into a dark bag or polystyrene box to keep the heat in.

You should try and buy fish no longer than a couple of hours away. Fish can last over 24 hours if packed right but the longer you keep them in transit the more stress they go through. You should try and keep stress to a minimum to make sure the fish remain healthy.

Once you get them home you should float the bags in the water and then open the bags up. This will help equalize the temperature between the water in the tank and the water in the bag. You should also keep adding little bits of tank water to the bag. Add just a little and then leave for five minutes before adding more. This will help acclimatize the fish to the water chemistry of the tank and even the ph and water hardness out.

After doing this for about 20 to 30 minutes you should then gently release the fish to the tank and let them swim out of the bag on there own. Then you should leave them with the aquarium light on overnight. This will reduce stress because the fish can see where they are swimming and there surroundings and they will also see that there are no predators around.

You should not feed them for around 24 hours to let them settle in and then over the next few days only feed sparingly. It will take them a couple of days to get used to the tank and feeding.

It is a good technique to add the smallest and weakest fish to the tank first. This will prevent bullying in the aquarium between the fish. Please follow these keeps to keep the stress of your new tropical fish to a minimum. This will help the fish settle in faster and in the end cause you less stress.

So the big moment is finally here! You've just adopted a new cat or kitten from your local shelter or rescue, rampaged through the pet store to stock up on supplies, toys and goodies, and visited the vet for a health-check, shots, and neutering. Now its time to introduce kitty to her new home and the rest of the family. With just a little planning and patience, you can ensure that your cats adjustment period will be as rapid and stress-free as possible.

Home Is Where the Catnip Is: Cats are, by nature, highly territorial, which means that having a place to call their own is extremely important to their emotional well-being. Your new cat is already in a state of stress from having been in a shelter or being given up for adoption, and being brought to a strange new home only increases that stress. Your goal is to help make your new cat feel comfortable as quickly as possible. When you bring your new cat home, confine it to a single room for at least the first few days (with food and litter, of course!). Although this may seem cruel by human standards, it is actually a great kindness to allow your cat to claim ownership of a small new territory at its own pace and without competition.

Some shy cats may hide under the bed for as long as a week; others will be ready to come out into the house and go exploring after just a day. The important thing is to let the cat emerge whenever it feels ready. You should spend as much time as possible in the room with the cat, but you should never try to force it out of hiding. The cat will let you know when its ready to begin exploring more of the house. Be sure to leave fresh food and water out at all times, and check that it is being consumed. Even stressed cats like to eat, so no food for 24 hours or more is possibly a sign of illness and warrants a trip to the vet.

Meeting the Family: Naturally, everyone in the family, especially the kids, will be excited about the new arrival. Children should be invited to visit the new kitty in her room, one at a time. Try to keep your children quiet and seated on these visits, so they do not frighten the cat if he's not used to kids. If the cat is friendly and approaches, have them offer an outstretched hand to sniff.

If the cat accepts this, they can gently pet the cat. As the cat becomes familiar with the child, they may play with a cat toy on a string or stick. NEVER let your children encourage a kitten to pounce on their fingers (or yours, for that matter). It may seem cute at first, but a full grown cat jumping on and biting a hand in play can be very painful or cause bleeding. Teach your children how to properly hold a cat: with one hand under the rump and one hand on the back, held up against their bodies. And don't leave small children unsupervised with your cat.

Reassuring Jealous Cats: Cats are like children in many ways, so its not surprising that your older pet may be jealous of a new arrival. He may be fearful of losing territory or worried that he is about to be replaced. Extra love, attention and patience during this transition will help to reassure your pet that it is still the center of your universe! Be prepared for it to take from a week to a month before the new cat is accepted by the resident cat. Before bringing home your new cat, make sure that both old and new cats are healthy and current on their vaccinations, including Feline Leukemia. Let your cat continue to have run of the house while the new cat is confined, so that he understands he is not being pushed out of his territory. Allow him to sniff or paw under the door with your new cat, and exchange items to familiarize each animal with the others smell.

When the time comes for the two cats to meet face to face, try to give them short periods of contact, slowly increasing the time as they adapt to one another. Be sure to supervise their visits until you're sure they are okay alone, and be prepared for some hissing and growling, which is quite normal for cats that are getting to know one another. Do not yell at or discipline either cat for hissing or growling, and in the unlikely event of a fight breaking out, break it up with a spray from a water bottle or a thrown towel, not your hands. Prevent the new cat from sleeping in any of your old cats favorite places (for example your bed) and provide each with separate food and water bowls and litter pans. They'll probably use each others, but will appreciate having their own. Try to keep your older cats routine intact, and take every opportunity you can to pet and praise your older cat. Above all, be patient, and one day you will find your new cats grooming each other when they think you're not looking!

Friendly Like Cats and Dogs: Most of the same advice applies to introducing cats and dogs. Again, let the dog have run of the house, and sniff at the cat under the door and exchange scented items during the first few days. You may wish to put up a baby gate in the doorway of the cats room or bring the cat into the house in a carrier so the animals can see each other before they actually meet.

Make sure the first visits in the house are supervised, with the dog on a leash if you are unsure about how friendly he will be. Encourage you dog with gentle praise if he is friendly. If the cat runs from your dog, do not allow the dog to chase it, and don't force a cat that seems uncomfortable to be in the same room with the dog. Keep the first visits brief, then extend them as the animals become familiar with each other. Be patient, give them time, and they'll soon learn to get along.

Mostly we prefer dog as a pet. When we home a puppy we love to play with him and watch him playing around and running here and there. But it becomes difficult when you have to clean mess created by him. The best dog training advice to a dog lover is that he should train his pet while he or she is still a puppy. Usually we love to see our simple commands followed by our dog like sit, stand, rollover, stay or go.

To train a puppy is easy and it can be done quickly. They can be molded and trained according to our own wishes. There is lesser tendency to develop bad habits in the dog that is trained as a puppy. We can say that a puppy is similar to a young child who follows what it is told to do. It can easily adapt certain routines.

The dog trainers can easily train your dog and mold your puppy but it is more ideal to train your puppy at home. The most important thing which should be kept in mind while training the puppy is that your puppy should undergo some obedience training. This will help your pet to behave well. This will help you to make your pet less aggressive.

While training our dog we should correct our dogs when they make mistakes. This will make them to avoid that mistake again. Try to treat them politely and say in stern manner. you should not punish your dog severely. Punishments given harshly can produce aggressive behavior in your pets in long run. When your dog commits a mistake, it is advised not to pay any attention to him. Every dog wants attention, every time your dog goes wrong you should just ignore him. This will make him go crazy making him not to do that again.

You should also make surer that you are not training your dog just randomly. You should follow a proper routine and should get some training manual. If you can access the dog training classes, that would be even better. You will be taught many things about the complicated dog behavior in those classes. After having gone through those classes, you will be able to train you dog better. You will be able to understand your dog and you will become even a better dog trainer for your own dog.

Also make sure that you are paying attention to the needs of your dog. Your dog will learn the things faster if you are not ignoring him. Do reward him when ever he does the things the way you want him to do. This will encourage him and you will be finding it easy t train hi.

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How do I get my dogs to stay in their new dog house?

The house is huge, and it can fit about 5 big dogs(I have 3). We got it because it has air conditioning, and it gets brutal outside during the summertime. But for some reason they won't stay in there. That thing was expensive, and they won't even stay in there for more than 5 minutes. I've checked the temp inside of the house, and it's fine. They've had plenty of time to get used to it (2 months) and still they'd rather lay outside in the heat.

They might not want all sleep so closely together. It's ideal to have one house for each dog.
Some dogs just don't use they're dog houses. My dog refuses to get anywhere near a crate or dog house for whatever reason, but my other two dogs love their crates.

If they still aren't using the house when it gets really hot outside, just be sure to have water available for them all the time. It's dangerous to make dogs live outside all the time, so you really need to watch them and take proper care.

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Does the interior furniture have to match the exterior style of a house?

For example, if someone has a Craftsman style house, does the furniture inside have to be Craftsman style also to match? What other furniture styles can be used?

No they don't have to match. I have a 50's ranch. The intereior is french-courty, retro, shabby-chic, etc. I like to mix and match. I don't buy matching anything. I love to shop auctions, thrift stores, garage sales....
Good Luck!!!
Your house sounds cute!!!! Use whatever you feel like. If you would like some ideas; just email me at kellistines@yahoo.com

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First of all, there are Dora doll house furniture sets available for different rooms in the house. If you have Dora's talking doll house, then you'll need 7 furniture sets to complete your collection. There's the living room, bedroom, bathroom, media room, Mami and Papi's bedroom and the tree house.

If you want to know which ones you need to buy first, check out your Dora doll house. Unfold the doll house and check out the rooms. When you purchase a Dora doll house, it comes partially furnished and you'll find items like kitchen appliances, a phone, a bathroom mirror, illustrated shelves and a boom box.

The casa itself is already a joy to have for any child, thanks to the built-in sounds: press a family picture frame and you'll hear Dora talk ('Here is my family.' 'Aqui esta mi familia.'), push the door bell and she greets you with a combination of English and Spanish phrases ('Who's ringing the doorbell?' 'Hola! Welcome to my home! Bienvenida a mi casa.') Open the refrigerator and Dora will say, 'I'm hungry. Tengo hambre.' or 'Let's get something to eat from the refrigerator.'

However, you don't have to stop there. A Dora doll house is not complete without a living room furniture set. This pack can be purchase separately and includes a coffee table with a table top that can be rotated, a lamp, 2 throw pillows and a couch that can be turned into a bed. The set is made from sturdy plastic to ensure many hours of play.

Another Dora doll house furniture must-have: Dora's bedroom furniture set. The set includes Dora's twin bed that can be converted into two bunk beds. There is also a nightstand, foot chest, area rug and Dora's brown teddy bear. All items are made from durable plastic except for the rug, which is made from pliable polyurethane foam.

And what's a Dora doll house without the bathroom furniture set? The pack includes a toilet, pedestal sink, bath mat, an area rug and a clothes hamper. The shower, like most Dora doll house furniture can be transformed, too. Simply manipulate the object and convert it into a bath tub. The bathroom furniture set is made with plastic, except for the rug and mat, which are made from polyurethane foam.

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how can i stop my cats from peeing on my bed & other furniture?

I have a 2 year old female cat & a 9 month old kitten (who is the daughter) & in the past 2 weeks they (we don't know which one) has been peeing on our bed & other furniture in our home. They both aren't fixed so i don't know if that's the reason but they have never done this before! Please someone help, my fiance is ready to get rid of them because we just have to throw away so much stuff because of them.

Hi there,

Did you know that inappropriate elimination is one of the greatest reasons for people surrendering their cats to shelters? Many times this behavior is due to a medical or anxiety/or estrus, which can be treated by a vet, and spaying can help prevent this behavior as well.

When cats start peeing outside of the litter box all of a sudden, it is a red flag to take them to the vet to rule out a urinary tract infection/bladder crystals. One way to find out which of your cats is doing this, or.. if both are.. separate them for a day, confining one to the bedroom and letting the other roam the rest of the house.

Your 9 month old may be in heat which is another possible reason for this behavior. Having her spayed soon is a good idea.Cats who are not spayed and are not bred are at great risk for uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine infections in addition to mammary cancer.

But if these were my cats, they would be at the vet for a urine and blood test, and to make an appointment for spaying asap.

Hope this helps, and good luck with your cats. This is very frustrating.. been there.

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You don't have to be intimidated when you decide to decorate your bedroom in a style that is appealing and sexy for you and any guests you have. Your bedroom should reflect your inner feelings and become a den and sanctuary for you that can make you feel sexy and sassy. This kind of design doesn't require a huge amount of effort and can be accomplished with a few pieces of furniture, starting with headboards and a new bed style. Once you have modern bedroom furniture, you'll be able to start with a clean palette you can dress up with sex appeal.

Choosing from among stylish headboards will help you begin with a design that shows your personal taste in terms of color and theme, as well as a shape from which you can build around. Simply exchanging your current style for an iron or metal bed, a simple and sleek design ready to be accented with plush pillows and thick comforters in lush, brilliant colors that make you feel sexy. These beds serve as a simple baseline for an entire theme, and one of the best ways to work around them because of their clean lines and modern look is to make it the centerpiece and draw your additional clean, straight lines and angles directly from its dimensions.

Wrought iron headboards make a great accent for these beds, adding a focal point at the top of your new bed frame to draw the room together and bring their attention to how your personality comes through in the theme. These headboards can be quite intricate in the metal working, or they can be simple with the clean lines you are using elsewhere in the room.

If you want to choose something a bit more intriguing while still keeping it simple, a king loft bed can be really sexy in a contemporary fashion bed. You can top this bed with one of a million headboards that will instantly blend into whatever design elements you prefer for your sexy lair. Because they are similar to platform beds in that they are so simple and sleek, you can again work around them and incorporate them into any sexy design that brings out who you are.

The most important thing about adding sex appeal to your bedroom is to make sure your choices for pieces to use make you feel sexy as well as comfortable. It is your lair, and any headboards, beds, and accessories you install should appeal to you and your sense of style and level of comfort while still adding that little bit of intrigue.

Ben Weissman writes articles about using Platform Beds, Daybeds and other Contemporary Bedroom Furniture to Decorate Your Home. You'll find more Bedroom Furniture Design Ideas at http://www.Home-and-Bedroom.com . Make your bedroom into a personal retreat!

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What house/condo can I afford with a 50,000 salary?

As a single guy in his mid twenties with a 50,000 salary and a 50,000 down payment, what can I afford for either a house or condo? Is 200K too much in this situation?
Would a $200,000 place being living dangerously with that salary

It's borderline and technically affordable. It is right up against your maximum though.

The rule of thumb is that a mortgage shouldn't exceed 2x to 3x your annual income. That's 100,000 to 150,000 for you. Using your entire 50,000 as a downpayment barely gets you there.

The next level of sophistication is not to exceed 28% of your gross monthly income on mortgage payment (including taxes, insurance, etc.). 28% of your gross income is $1167 a month. The principal and interest on your 30 year fixed rate $150,000 mortgage will cost you ~$828.35. The taxes should be around $200 a month (these are really variable and can be 0.5% of value in some places and up to 4.5% of value in others - but is usually around 1.5%) and insurance another $75 or so a month (again variable based on location. Now your payment $1103 which is technically affordable (must be because of the very low interest rates right now).

You also shouldn't exceed 36% of your gross income in total debt payments. This is $1500 a month. Subtract out the $1105 for the mortgage and you have $395 a month left over for all remaining debt payments (car, student loans, credit minimums, etc.)

The way to really determine if it is affordable is to save the difference between your current rent and $1125 and see how it feels. If, after a few months, you decide it's ok, you'll have some more savings to play with!

good luck!

Many people don't realize that there is a big difference between buying a condo and buying a house. Depending on your home owner style, you may prefer to buy one or the other, but the fact is, going with a condo may actually be the better idea.

When you buy a house, you are purchasing not only the actual home, you are also purchasing the land it sits on. You are responsible for the upkeep of the house, its exterior and yard, if any. This can get rather expensive, and, in general, houses are more expensive to buy than condos. While you can customize the exterior of a house fairly easily and usually without complaints, you have to decide if this is important enough to take on the responsibility of a house.

Condos, on the other hand, are homes that share common land and walls. Though there are now instances of detached condos, the majority are still built in rows, somewhat like townhouses, with a common wall between them. When you buy a condo, you are purchasing the interior and will become part of a homeowner's association. The homeowners are jointly responsible for the property, requiring you to pay a monthly fee for upkeep and maintenance.

It's important to read the legal documents carefully because there are a lot of rules that go along with joint ownership of the condo complex. Each homeowner's association will have different rules and the paperwork can get pretty lengthy. There may be regulations against changing the exterior appearance of your home, even by planting flowers. If you don't do well with such strict guidelines, you'd be better off looking for a place that has looser ones.

That being said, there are some distinct advantages to purchasing a condo, over buying a house. For busy home owners, not having to actually deal with the upkeep and looks of their home can be a very good thing. In some cases, utilities such as water, gas and electricity are included in the monthly homeowner's fee, meaning a big savings in the long run.

In addition, condos tend to be cheaper to buy, in part because of the monthly fee requirement and in part because they are smaller than a regular house. Still, a condo is an excellent choice, particularly for young, single people or young couples who are looking for something comfortable that requires minimal upkeep. This can be an excellent way to start out your life in your own home. You have the benefits of home ownership, without all the responsibilities that go along with owning property. Security and living stability, but the maintenance is taken care of.

Condos are not right for everyone, but they can be a good choice for anyone looking to own a place without having to take care of it much. Just be sure to look carefully at the documents before signing anything and you'll be fine.

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Help!! I have 2 weeks to cure my 5 month old brug pup from urinating in the house. She is crate trained.?

Submissive urination is a problem too.
a Brug is a brussells griffon/pug mix. She does not submissive urinate with me, but if my kids or wife try to pet or pick her up it's a FLOOD!

if the pup is crate trained, then your problem is essentially solved.

crate it when you aren't watching it, and take it out often. if the pup potties while outside, you can keep it out of the crate WITH YOU WATCHING IT for a little while.

the very minute you must take your eyes off it- back into the crate it goes.

if the dog does not potty while outside, then it must go back into the crate.

do not ever allow the pup to run around the house when your eyes are not on it.

ALWAYS ignore submissive urination. ALWAYS, or it will get worse.
i bet you've been punishing the pup for that?

easy on the corrections- remember- this is a PUPPY.
administer scoldings as if you are disciplining a 5 year old human child.
hitting, yelling, etc. will only make the situation worse.

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If you are a first time dog owner, you may well find yourself overwhelmed with the choice of dog cages and crates available, and you may even be wondering whether you actually need a dog cage or not.If you are a first time dog owner, you may well find yourself overwhelmed with the choice of dog cages and crates available, and you may even be wondering whether you actually need a dog cage or not.

There are many reasons why you may need a dog cage. First of all, it is much easier to house train a puppy via the crate training method. It is by far the simplest and fastest way to get your new pup used to doing his business outside, and not in the house.

Secondly, it will give your little pup a nice cosy spot to retreat to when the world becomes too busy for him. Pups need a quite place where they feel safe and protected, their den, and a cage can provide this for them.

If you are ever going to travel with your pup, you will need to have him restrained in the car while you do so. A cage will fit into the back of a car and is the only way to travel with a dog, at least when they are young as otherwise they'll be all over the place, posing a danger to you as a driver and all of your passengers. Dogs have also been known to get car-sick. If your pup does, it's so much more convenient when it is contained in their dog crate and not trailing all over your car.

You won't be able to keep an eye on your pup all day long, there will be times when you have to step out of the room to take care of your laundry, for example, or to pick up the kids from the bus stop. If you want to rest assured that your home and furniture won't be attacked while you are gone, a crate will help. Pop your pup in it when you can't be there to supervise him and you will have greater peace of mind about things. And if you think a pup can't wreak havoc on a home in the space of a few minutes, think again! They are very good at it actually!

Perhaps your dog is an outdoor dog, but there are times you need to bring him inside, for example in extreme weather or if your dog is not feeling well and you need to keep an eye on him. Again, under these circumstances you would find it much better to actually have a dog cage to put him in, in order to restrict his movement around the house.

So, as you can see, there are many good reasons why you should invest in a dog cage. When it comes down to it, really the main reason is that it will make your life much simpler, and you will be a happier pet owner if you are able to provide comfort and security for your dog, as well as a place where he can be happily restrained for a time when needed.

There are many reasons why you may need a dog cage. First of all, it is much easier to housetrain a puppy via the crate training method. It is by far the simplest and fastest way to get your new pup used to doing his business outside, and not in the house.

Secondly, it will give your little pup a nice cosy spot to retreat to when the world becomes too busy for him. Pups need a quite place where they feel safe and protected, their den, and a cage can provide this for them.

If you are ever going to travel with your pup, you will need to have him restrained in the car while you do so. A cage will fit into the back of a car and is the only way to travel with a dog, at least when they are young as otherwise they'll be all over the place, posing a danger to you as a driver and all of your passengers. Dogs have also been known to get car-sick. If your pup does, it's so much more convenient when it is contained in their dog crate and not trailing all over your car.

You won't be able to keep an eye on your pup all day long, there will be times when you have to step out of the room to take care of your laundry, for example, or to pick up the kids from the bus stop. If you want to rest assured that your home and furniture won't be attacked while you are gone, a crate will help. Pop your pup in it when you can't be there to supervise him and you will have greater peace of mind about things. And if you think a pup can't wreak havoc on a home in the space of a few minutes, think again! They are very good at it actually!

Perhaps your dog is an outdoor dog, but there are times you need to bring him inside, for example in extreme weather or if your dog is not feeling well and you need to keep an eye on him. Again, under these circumstances you would find it much better to actually have a dog cage to put him in, in order to restrict his movement around the house.

So, as you can see, there are many good reasons why you should invest in a dog cage. When it comes down to it, really the main reason is that it will make your life much simpler, and you will be a happier pet owner if you are able to provide comfort and security for your dog, as well as a place where he can be happily restrained for a time when needed.

Susan Westingham, dog lover and owner, has had many years of experience in exhibiting dogs in Dog Shows and is an expert in dog obedience training. She has written numerous articles on dog care, dog training aids, dog cages and choosing a dog cage.