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A FEW TIPS ON FINDING THE BEST PET RABBIT BREED FOR YOU.
By Dean Erickson

Rabbits are popular pets. Children especially find them adorable. Of course, our culture sees rabbits as both pets and as food. Rabbits are raised for their meat and wild rabbits are hunted for sport. But despite the pet or prey paradox rabbits are always popular pet choices. They are naturally seen as cute, and are aloof, almost cat-like in their character. As pets rabbits are usually kept in a cage but some owners do allow the go free in their enclosed residence.

There are several different types of rabbit breeds. The breed of domestic rabbit we tend to have as a pet is the European breed of rabbit. There are breeds of large rabbits, breeds of dwarf rabbits and middle-sized breeds. particularly popular breeds are the Angora rabbit breed and the Rex rabbit breed.

There are two easy ways to think about breeds of pet rabbits.

1. According to rabbit breed size.

Rabbits come in these breed sizes: giant, large, medium, small and dwarf. Some breeds are available in one or more sizes. Typical giant breeds include the Flemish Giant, the Giant Angora and the Giant Chinchilla. The Giant Angora, for example, weighs around 10 pounds and over, while the Dwarf Hotot weighs up to two-and-a-half pounds. The Angora breed, an ancient breed originating in Turkey and known for its exquisite coat, also comes in a large and medium-sized breed, called the French Angora and the English Angora, respectively.

2. According to rabbit breed grooming requirements.

Rabbits have different grooming demands depending on their coats. The longer the coat the more time you'll have to commit to grooming your pet. Obviously the Angora rabbit breed is the most difficult to take care of. Giant Angoras, for example, have very long fur and really should be brushed every day. The Rex rabbit breed has also been bred for its velvety coat, but is not as high demand as the Angora. The Mini Rex breed has a plush coat, but it is short so it is relatively easy to care for. American Chinchillas are also easy to care for. Their coat is short and really only needs a weekly grooming.

To learn more about rabbit breeds use an Internet search engine to bring up websites dedicated to information about rabbit breeds. There you'll also find pictures of rabbit breeds and lots of information on all the different breeds of rabbit. Websites such as Petpeoplesplace.com offer detailed descriptions of each breed, such as size, physical attributes and personality, as well as tips on grooming.

About the Author:

Dean Erickson. Journalist, and web site builder Dean Erickson lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of rabbit-breeds.info on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article.


What Removes Cat Urine from Furniture and Hardwood Floors?
by Thomas Kellerman

If you are unlucky enough to have a cat urine stain on your furniture, don't worry because it is possible to remove it if you do it in the right way! The question what removes cat urine is a very common one and there are several methods you can try.
If you can't remove the cover from your upholstery, first dab the stains with an absorbent paper towel or cloth. Make sure you dab rather than rubbing because you don't want to spread the stain. Next, mix 2 cups of warm water with a tablespoon of white vinegar. Dab this on to the stain before applying a stain and odor remover to get rid of the bacteria and enzymes. You can use Outright Pet Stain Remover, Pet Oops Remover, Stain Gobbler or something similar.

Clean the stain using a circular motion and make sure you clean from the outside inwards so as not to spread it. You can use a cloth or a soft-bristled brush. When the stain is gone, use a handheld hairdryer on a cool setting to dry it. Make sure you dry using circular motions from the outside in.

If you don't have a specialist pet stain remover, you can spray the stain with a cleaning product which contains 3% hydrogen peroxide but no ammonia. Wait for 5 minutes then use an absorbent cloth to blot the area. Don't rub but press it down firmly for 30 seconds. Keep doing this until the area is dry.

What Removes Cat Urine from Hardwood Floors?

The problem with cat urine on hardwood floors is that it can cause the wood to rot if not promptly treated. It is easiest to treat the problem if you catch it while it is still quite fresh. First, you need to blot the whole area with an absorbent paper towel or a dry cloth. Use white vinegar to wash the stain then rinse it with warm water. Blot it dry with absorbent paper towels or a dry cloth.

Next you need to apply a specialized odor and stain remover to get rid of the enzymes and bacteria. You should always test these products on an invisible area of the hardwood floor, such as under a piece of furniture. If you have an old stain and it won't shift, you might need to sand the affected area down and reseal the wood.

It is very important to get rid of the odor because if a trace of it remains, the cat will be likely to urinate again in the same place. Cats actually urinate indoors for several reasons. They might be marking their territory, upset or afraid, a male un-neutered cat, a female cat in heat or there could be some other reason. Older cats have a diminished renal function, which results in worse odor but not such a bad stain.

Knowing what removes cat urine from various surfaces is very useful knowledge to have, whether your own cat is doing it or whether a neighbor's cat or stray has got in from outside. If your cat keeps urinating in the same area, you can try covering it with something, such as tinfoil.

About the Author:
Thomas Kellerman is an expert in the field of caring and training for cats. For more information on What Removes Cat Urine or to grab "Cat Care Secrets " his free 10 part mini course absolutely free for a limited time click on the link below. http://www.ourcatsecrets.com/what-removes-cat-urine.html

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