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In Isaiah 6:1-7 we read about strange, six-winged creatures around the throne of God. They fly with two wings, cover their face with two wings, and cover their feet with the remaining two wings. These creatures are called “seraphim.” When you look up the Hebrew word translated “seraphim,” you find out that it is–uh–seraphim. The word is not translated! Do we have any idea what it means?
Actually, we do know what it means. The Hebrew word seraphim is used five times outside of Isaiah 6 in the Old Testament. All five other times, in Numbers 21:6,8, Deuteronomy 8:15, and Isaiah 14:29 and 30:6, it is translated as serpent or fiery serpent. Why does every Bible version I have seen, which is at least fifteen, leave that word untranslated only in Isaiah 6? Why does the NASB have no note telling us that “seraphim” is literally “snake,” “serpent,” or “fiery serpent”? After all, they take the time to tell us that in the same passage the word “foundations” is literally “door sockets” and that the word “temple” is literally “house.” Is it really less significant that “seraphim” is literally “serpent” or “fiery serpent” than that foundation is literally door socket?
Apparently, Bible translators have not wanted us to know about these snakes in heaven for at least 400 years because even the King James Version of 1611 uses “seraphims” in Isaiah 6 and only in Isaiah 6.
It seems obvious that the reason translators would avoid telling us that the seraphim are really serpents with wings is because they are embarrassed that God has snakes around his throne. However, I don’t find this embarrassing at all. What do you call snakes that have wings and feet? I call them dragons, and the idea of having dragons in heaven flying around and worshipping God seems exciting to me. What a wonderful picture!
Do you ever wonder what other things people are hiding from you? There are seven chapters of the book of Jeremiah that you have probably never read. They belong to the Septuagint (LXX) version of the Old Testament, and they were included in the Hebrew scroll of Jeremiah found among the Dead Sea Scrolls. It has been widely reported among Christians that the text of Isaiah found in the Dead Sea Scrolls backs up our “Masoretic” text, but I’ve never met a Christian that knew that the Jeremiah scroll backed up the LXX. I’ve also never met a Christian who knew that the report about the Isaiah scroll is false. It was retracted in 1948, just one year after the original report was issued. The Isaiah scroll among the Dead Sea Scrolls backs up neither the LXX nor Masoretic text; instead, it represents a third text type.
These things are not hidden. I found out about the scrolls of Isaiah and Jeremiah in the well-known International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, and I found out that seraphim are snakes in Strong’s Concordance. With Christianity in the 21st century known more for its division, its politics, and the fall of its leaders than for its love and service, you’d think that we would want to know what wrong beliefs we have that are creating our wrong actions. Jesus said that we are to seek first God’s kingdom. With a little seeking and searching, perhaps we will discover more important things than snakes in heaven and seven missing chapters in Jeremiah. Perhaps we will find the enlightenment needed to restore the love and righteousness for which Christianity is supposed to be known.
By: Paul Pavao
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Actually, we do know what it means. The Hebrew word seraphim is used five times outside of Isaiah 6 in the Old Testament. All five other times, in Numbers 21:6,8, Deuteronomy 8:15, and Isaiah 14:29 and 30:6, it is translated as serpent or fiery serpent. Why does every Bible version I have seen, which is at least fifteen, leave that word untranslated only in Isaiah 6? Why does the NASB have no note telling us that “seraphim” is literally “snake,” “serpent,” or “fiery serpent”? After all, they take the time to tell us that in the same passage the word “foundations” is literally “door sockets” and that the word “temple” is literally “house.” Is it really less significant that “seraphim” is literally “serpent” or “fiery serpent” than that foundation is literally door socket?
Apparently, Bible translators have not wanted us to know about these snakes in heaven for at least 400 years because even the King James Version of 1611 uses “seraphims” in Isaiah 6 and only in Isaiah 6.
It seems obvious that the reason translators would avoid telling us that the seraphim are really serpents with wings is because they are embarrassed that God has snakes around his throne. However, I don’t find this embarrassing at all. What do you call snakes that have wings and feet? I call them dragons, and the idea of having dragons in heaven flying around and worshipping God seems exciting to me. What a wonderful picture!
Do you ever wonder what other things people are hiding from you? There are seven chapters of the book of Jeremiah that you have probably never read. They belong to the Septuagint (LXX) version of the Old Testament, and they were included in the Hebrew scroll of Jeremiah found among the Dead Sea Scrolls. It has been widely reported among Christians that the text of Isaiah found in the Dead Sea Scrolls backs up our “Masoretic” text, but I’ve never met a Christian that knew that the Jeremiah scroll backed up the LXX. I’ve also never met a Christian who knew that the report about the Isaiah scroll is false. It was retracted in 1948, just one year after the original report was issued. The Isaiah scroll among the Dead Sea Scrolls backs up neither the LXX nor Masoretic text; instead, it represents a third text type.
These things are not hidden. I found out about the scrolls of Isaiah and Jeremiah in the well-known International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, and I found out that seraphim are snakes in Strong’s Concordance. With Christianity in the 21st century known more for its division, its politics, and the fall of its leaders than for its love and service, you’d think that we would want to know what wrong beliefs we have that are creating our wrong actions. Jesus said that we are to seek first God’s kingdom. With a little seeking and searching, perhaps we will discover more important things than snakes in heaven and seven missing chapters in Jeremiah. Perhaps we will find the enlightenment needed to restore the love and righteousness for which Christianity is supposed to be known.
By: Paul Pavao
About the Author:
Paul Pavao is the owner of The Rest of the Old, Old Story, an innovative web site on fascinating, little-known aspects of Christianity and Christian history meant to provoke readers to a deeper and more practical faith in God. Paul has been an avid student of church history for almost twenty years, and has traveled the U.S., Asia and Africa teaching Christians and churches how to experience the power that comes from unity and commitment to Jesus Christ. He has talked about the early church on radio and in seminars and publishes the Early Church Newsletter each month. He is available for teachings and seminars through his web site at http://www.oldoldstory.org
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Paul Bryan asked:
Buying a turtle as a pet requires some forethought and planning, much like buying any other pet. There are a few important considerations to go over, such as what kind of turtle you want, what its needs are and whether you will be able to provide for it.
A lot of people assume that having turtles as pets does not require a lot of work or care. In fact, buying turtles and bringing them home as a pet takes a lot of commitment and care.
The average life expectancy for turtles is around fifty years and that is one of the main things to consider when you want to buy a turtle. Especially if you are buying a turtle as a pet for a child. While turtles are easier to care for than certain kinds of pets, they do still need love and attention and the proper environment and diet to be able to have a healthy life.
Depending on the type of turtle you choose as your pet, you will need to do the proper amount of research in order to know what kind of environment that they need to live in and what they require for food.
Most pet turtles have similar needs as far as diet is concerned that is basically a variety of fresh vegetables, lettuce being one of the most popular choices. (Avoid iceberg lettuce, however, as this can cause diarrhea.) There are different kinds of turtles you can look into owning, including semi-aquatic turtles and fully terrestrial ones.
They are all similar in a lot of ways but each one has specific needs and you should talk to an expert at your pet store when buying one. You need to pick a turtle that is most suited to your own home life and your ability to provide it a good life. Some pet turtles do not require as much in the way of special lighting and heating conditions as others, so you should make sure you know enough about the different kinds of pet turtles when you want to buy one and take it home as your next pet.
You can have a wonderful relationship with your pet turtle, and many people who take the time to get to know all about their turtle find that it is possible to create a fulfilling and rewarding bond with them.
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Buying a turtle as a pet requires some forethought and planning, much like buying any other pet. There are a few important considerations to go over, such as what kind of turtle you want, what its needs are and whether you will be able to provide for it.
A lot of people assume that having turtles as pets does not require a lot of work or care. In fact, buying turtles and bringing them home as a pet takes a lot of commitment and care.
The average life expectancy for turtles is around fifty years and that is one of the main things to consider when you want to buy a turtle. Especially if you are buying a turtle as a pet for a child. While turtles are easier to care for than certain kinds of pets, they do still need love and attention and the proper environment and diet to be able to have a healthy life.
Depending on the type of turtle you choose as your pet, you will need to do the proper amount of research in order to know what kind of environment that they need to live in and what they require for food.
Most pet turtles have similar needs as far as diet is concerned that is basically a variety of fresh vegetables, lettuce being one of the most popular choices. (Avoid iceberg lettuce, however, as this can cause diarrhea.) There are different kinds of turtles you can look into owning, including semi-aquatic turtles and fully terrestrial ones.
They are all similar in a lot of ways but each one has specific needs and you should talk to an expert at your pet store when buying one. You need to pick a turtle that is most suited to your own home life and your ability to provide it a good life. Some pet turtles do not require as much in the way of special lighting and heating conditions as others, so you should make sure you know enough about the different kinds of pet turtles when you want to buy one and take it home as your next pet.
You can have a wonderful relationship with your pet turtle, and many people who take the time to get to know all about their turtle find that it is possible to create a fulfilling and rewarding bond with them.
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posted by admin on May 12
The first and foremost ingredient to choosing the right snake is the health of the animal. Once that is out the way, a number of other elements come into the equation. Species, age, temperament, colour, pattern, sex, feeding habits and price are all points to think about when looking for a snake.
Health
If you are looking at a snake in a pet shop or other premises, do not look only at the snake. Look inside and outside of the cage for signs of dirty, unhygienic surroundings. No matter how good the shop is, inevitably you will find sloughed skins, feces and other dirty materials in the cage. However, look at the consistency of your findings and excessively dirty surroundings. Overcrowding in tanks should be avoided, and if any dead animals are found in nearby enclosures, stay away from purchasing the animal. Make sure you are buying captive bred stock; wild caught snakes can harbour all sorts of problems and should be avoided by beginners.
Look at the shape of the snake in its resting position. Never buy a snake that you see resting sideways, with its head tilted on the floor. If its mouth is slightly agape, stay away. The spine of the snake should be visible, but not to an excessive measure. It the snake looks skinny, do not buy it, regardless of its feeding habits. Most snakes are generally very consistent when sloughing their skin, so if you see one with bits of skin stuck all over it, be cautious. Loose folds in the skin are apparent in dehydrated snakes, advise the shop owner if you see this in their stock but do NOT purchase the animal.
‘Never purchase a snake or any other reptile based on your feelings for that animal. Many pet shops have come and gone, the best have always stayed the longest. Neglectful shops soon realise their problems and either fade away, or amend their problems. Buying a snake which has suffered through neglect of the shop will only make the shop continue with their onslaught. However tough it is, please remember, the death of one snake, could potentially save many more.’
If you purchase an animal knowing of any possible problems, make sure it is vet checked as soon as possible. Keep the latest fecal sample from the snake and store it in the fridge until the vet can examine it. Never introduce newly acquired snakes into the enclosures of other snakes without having it fully examined. Larger breeders should keep quarantine areas separate from the rest of their collection. Newly acquired snakes should be quarantined for at least 3 months if this is feasible for the breeder.
Age
With snakes, age is often an irrelevant factor in deciding what species you would like. Baby corn snakes are good beginners’ snakes, and although they can be a little feisty, they calm down quickly and can evolve into lovely animals. One thing to be careful of when purchasing a baby, is to make sure it feeds. If you are unsure of its feeding habits, buy a slightly grown on juvenile. Adult or grown on snakes which have already been handled and are guaranteed feeders, maybe a better choice for the complete novice. However, baby snakes may be more rewarding for anyone to successfully rear.
Price
Always ask yourself; ‘quality or quantity?’ If something is cheap, there is reasoning behind it. Often, under paying for something you really want may in fact turn out to be something it wasn’t bought to be. If you pay too much, you will lose money at the worst, but you can be sure of acquiring something of quality. Do not look to buy any animal which is excessively cheap. Instead, buy the animal you really want to buy, and pay what the animal is worth.
Where to Purchase?
There are a number of places to look when purchasing a snake. I would urge anyone to seek a reputable breeder who has vast experience and a good reputation in the industry. Honesty is the most important factor for any breeder selling animals; do not buy from anyone who you know has misrepresented animals in the past.
Breeders
It is important to realise that a breeder does not have to breed many hundreds of snakes. In fact, some of the best snakes will come from dedicated hobbyists, often only having a pair of a particular species. If you are buying the more commonly seen species, you might want to look for private individuals and seek their advice. With the more expensive snake species and colour morphs, there are fewer breeders to choose from. Always communicate with the breeder before actually purchasing the animal. Ask questions regarding the age, size, lineage, temperament, health and feeding habits of the animal in question. A good breeder will spend time trying to help you, while many other breeders will shrug you off, giving minimal detail and answering only what needs to be answered. As a breeder myself, please be aware that with hundreds of snakes to care for, plus doing various things in your personal life, time can be a virtue. Do not expect an essay when e-mailing a breeder, rather, a polite response with all the necessary information should be expected.
Most breeders will not offer a refund after the sale; this is commonplace when dealing with animals. Unfortunately with animals, mistakes by the buyer can easily be made. It is therefore too risky for the seller to guarantee an animals life, when it is completely out of their hands. However, try and be confident when dealing with a breeder, that they will help you even after the sale. If you run into any problems, they will be there to give you more advice.
Reptile Shows / Expos
Reptile shows offer a great place to meet new people and see many new things, not only with snakes but other reptiles as well. Look for breeders who have spent the money showing off their animals. Well built, classy looking display stands with clean cages and tubs show that the breeder is making an extra effort to sell his or her animals. It shows that the breeders are dedicated, and their effort stems further than just breeding and selling animals. These people are often the ones that will make the effort to help you further if need be after the sale.
If buying a snake from a show, be careful. You must realise that you do not know the people standing in front of you, nor do you know the background behind any of the snakes. Many good breeders will have photo albums of their adult stock on the tables. This is a great bonus; it enables you to view the parents and the lineage of the particular animals you are looking to buy. It also shows that breeders are again, putting more effort into selling their animals and taking pride in their stock.
Avoid any breeders who are unable to answer your questions. Ask for hatch dates, parental information and feeding records. These are minimal details that any good breeder should be able to offer without a problem. Any vendor at the show who is unable to provide this information should be avoided.
Do not feel in a hurry to purchase from the breeders at the table. Ask as many questions as you feel appropriate and take a look at what they have to offer. Ask for the breeders contact details, e-mail, web site and their phone number. If they are unwilling to offer their phone number, try and stay away from them. Not giving their phone number allows them to choose whether or not to answer your e-mails. It is these people which are unlikely to help you after a sale is made.
Newspaper Adverts / Internet Classifieds
This is a way to pick up some fantastic animals, but at the same time the most common way for buyers to be ripped off and often left with unhealthy animals. Many breeders, good and bad will use the internet classifieds. Remember to ask all the necessary questions before buying, ask for photos where possible and expect a reply which is polite and informative. Be careful when viewing photos, that they look normal coloured and not distorted or strange in appearance. Look for other objects in the photo to get an idea of accurate size and colour of the animal. It is commonplace to see people falsely advertising animals, and enhancing images to fit their descriptions better. Try and build a relationship with the seller before you purchase the animal.
Also remember, ‘you get what you pay for’. Do not expect to get bargains; you get what you pay for and rarely anything else. Look for the people who are less willing to give you a good deal, these are often the people who are confident in their animals, and confident that another buyer will come along if you do not buy.
Be wary of ‘Free’ Snakes. It is commonplace to see adverts for ‘Free to Good Home’. Ask yourself why, and check to see if the snake is really what you want. Pretend the snake is actually quite expensive; would you still buy it? If not, don’t get it.
For more information on reptiles and their care, go to: www.petclubuk.com
By: Chris M Jones
About the Author:
Health
If you are looking at a snake in a pet shop or other premises, do not look only at the snake. Look inside and outside of the cage for signs of dirty, unhygienic surroundings. No matter how good the shop is, inevitably you will find sloughed skins, feces and other dirty materials in the cage. However, look at the consistency of your findings and excessively dirty surroundings. Overcrowding in tanks should be avoided, and if any dead animals are found in nearby enclosures, stay away from purchasing the animal. Make sure you are buying captive bred stock; wild caught snakes can harbour all sorts of problems and should be avoided by beginners.
Look at the shape of the snake in its resting position. Never buy a snake that you see resting sideways, with its head tilted on the floor. If its mouth is slightly agape, stay away. The spine of the snake should be visible, but not to an excessive measure. It the snake looks skinny, do not buy it, regardless of its feeding habits. Most snakes are generally very consistent when sloughing their skin, so if you see one with bits of skin stuck all over it, be cautious. Loose folds in the skin are apparent in dehydrated snakes, advise the shop owner if you see this in their stock but do NOT purchase the animal.
‘Never purchase a snake or any other reptile based on your feelings for that animal. Many pet shops have come and gone, the best have always stayed the longest. Neglectful shops soon realise their problems and either fade away, or amend their problems. Buying a snake which has suffered through neglect of the shop will only make the shop continue with their onslaught. However tough it is, please remember, the death of one snake, could potentially save many more.’
If you purchase an animal knowing of any possible problems, make sure it is vet checked as soon as possible. Keep the latest fecal sample from the snake and store it in the fridge until the vet can examine it. Never introduce newly acquired snakes into the enclosures of other snakes without having it fully examined. Larger breeders should keep quarantine areas separate from the rest of their collection. Newly acquired snakes should be quarantined for at least 3 months if this is feasible for the breeder.
Age
With snakes, age is often an irrelevant factor in deciding what species you would like. Baby corn snakes are good beginners’ snakes, and although they can be a little feisty, they calm down quickly and can evolve into lovely animals. One thing to be careful of when purchasing a baby, is to make sure it feeds. If you are unsure of its feeding habits, buy a slightly grown on juvenile. Adult or grown on snakes which have already been handled and are guaranteed feeders, maybe a better choice for the complete novice. However, baby snakes may be more rewarding for anyone to successfully rear.
Price
Always ask yourself; ‘quality or quantity?’ If something is cheap, there is reasoning behind it. Often, under paying for something you really want may in fact turn out to be something it wasn’t bought to be. If you pay too much, you will lose money at the worst, but you can be sure of acquiring something of quality. Do not look to buy any animal which is excessively cheap. Instead, buy the animal you really want to buy, and pay what the animal is worth.
Where to Purchase?
There are a number of places to look when purchasing a snake. I would urge anyone to seek a reputable breeder who has vast experience and a good reputation in the industry. Honesty is the most important factor for any breeder selling animals; do not buy from anyone who you know has misrepresented animals in the past.
Breeders
It is important to realise that a breeder does not have to breed many hundreds of snakes. In fact, some of the best snakes will come from dedicated hobbyists, often only having a pair of a particular species. If you are buying the more commonly seen species, you might want to look for private individuals and seek their advice. With the more expensive snake species and colour morphs, there are fewer breeders to choose from. Always communicate with the breeder before actually purchasing the animal. Ask questions regarding the age, size, lineage, temperament, health and feeding habits of the animal in question. A good breeder will spend time trying to help you, while many other breeders will shrug you off, giving minimal detail and answering only what needs to be answered. As a breeder myself, please be aware that with hundreds of snakes to care for, plus doing various things in your personal life, time can be a virtue. Do not expect an essay when e-mailing a breeder, rather, a polite response with all the necessary information should be expected.
Most breeders will not offer a refund after the sale; this is commonplace when dealing with animals. Unfortunately with animals, mistakes by the buyer can easily be made. It is therefore too risky for the seller to guarantee an animals life, when it is completely out of their hands. However, try and be confident when dealing with a breeder, that they will help you even after the sale. If you run into any problems, they will be there to give you more advice.
Reptile Shows / Expos
Reptile shows offer a great place to meet new people and see many new things, not only with snakes but other reptiles as well. Look for breeders who have spent the money showing off their animals. Well built, classy looking display stands with clean cages and tubs show that the breeder is making an extra effort to sell his or her animals. It shows that the breeders are dedicated, and their effort stems further than just breeding and selling animals. These people are often the ones that will make the effort to help you further if need be after the sale.
If buying a snake from a show, be careful. You must realise that you do not know the people standing in front of you, nor do you know the background behind any of the snakes. Many good breeders will have photo albums of their adult stock on the tables. This is a great bonus; it enables you to view the parents and the lineage of the particular animals you are looking to buy. It also shows that breeders are again, putting more effort into selling their animals and taking pride in their stock.
Avoid any breeders who are unable to answer your questions. Ask for hatch dates, parental information and feeding records. These are minimal details that any good breeder should be able to offer without a problem. Any vendor at the show who is unable to provide this information should be avoided.
Do not feel in a hurry to purchase from the breeders at the table. Ask as many questions as you feel appropriate and take a look at what they have to offer. Ask for the breeders contact details, e-mail, web site and their phone number. If they are unwilling to offer their phone number, try and stay away from them. Not giving their phone number allows them to choose whether or not to answer your e-mails. It is these people which are unlikely to help you after a sale is made.
Newspaper Adverts / Internet Classifieds
This is a way to pick up some fantastic animals, but at the same time the most common way for buyers to be ripped off and often left with unhealthy animals. Many breeders, good and bad will use the internet classifieds. Remember to ask all the necessary questions before buying, ask for photos where possible and expect a reply which is polite and informative. Be careful when viewing photos, that they look normal coloured and not distorted or strange in appearance. Look for other objects in the photo to get an idea of accurate size and colour of the animal. It is commonplace to see people falsely advertising animals, and enhancing images to fit their descriptions better. Try and build a relationship with the seller before you purchase the animal.
Also remember, ‘you get what you pay for’. Do not expect to get bargains; you get what you pay for and rarely anything else. Look for the people who are less willing to give you a good deal, these are often the people who are confident in their animals, and confident that another buyer will come along if you do not buy.
Be wary of ‘Free’ Snakes. It is commonplace to see adverts for ‘Free to Good Home’. Ask yourself why, and check to see if the snake is really what you want. Pretend the snake is actually quite expensive; would you still buy it? If not, don’t get it.
For more information on reptiles and their care, go to: www.petclubuk.com
By: Chris M Jones
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posted by admin on May 11
Savanah Douglas asked:
It is not surprising that any dog owner would want to take the best care that they could of their loyal companion. Dogs give to us such unconditional love and are constantly at our side, through thick and thin. Many people, me included, consider that a dog is one of the family, loyal to the end, a companion to be loved and taken care of. That is why many people are very interested in how they can take the best care of their pet as possible. They give their pets the medical treatments that are necessary, and try to feed them the best food possible. But there is a secret out there that the dog food companies do not want you to know about, secret dog food ingredients that are slowly killing your dogs.
Most pet food companies use the media well. They show you a happy dog running to eat their food, giving you the impression that what is in the dog’s dish would do quite well on your dinner table, but is that true? Most of the dogs that are shown on the commercials have been starved for a period of time so that they will be more enthusiastic about the way that they eat. And the food that they are fed is not wholesome or nutritious. Most dog food companies will proudly display that their dog food is chemical free, but what that actually means is that they did not add any chemicals to the food once it entered their processing plant. Before it got there is was treated again and again with chemicals and other byproducts were added. Those byproducts include road killed animals that were not buried and other dogs and cats that were euthanized at the shelters.
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It is not surprising that any dog owner would want to take the best care that they could of their loyal companion. Dogs give to us such unconditional love and are constantly at our side, through thick and thin. Many people, me included, consider that a dog is one of the family, loyal to the end, a companion to be loved and taken care of. That is why many people are very interested in how they can take the best care of their pet as possible. They give their pets the medical treatments that are necessary, and try to feed them the best food possible. But there is a secret out there that the dog food companies do not want you to know about, secret dog food ingredients that are slowly killing your dogs.
Most pet food companies use the media well. They show you a happy dog running to eat their food, giving you the impression that what is in the dog’s dish would do quite well on your dinner table, but is that true? Most of the dogs that are shown on the commercials have been starved for a period of time so that they will be more enthusiastic about the way that they eat. And the food that they are fed is not wholesome or nutritious. Most dog food companies will proudly display that their dog food is chemical free, but what that actually means is that they did not add any chemicals to the food once it entered their processing plant. Before it got there is was treated again and again with chemicals and other byproducts were added. Those byproducts include road killed animals that were not buried and other dogs and cats that were euthanized at the shelters.
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posted by admin on May 8
Jason Oh asked:
With the recent recalls of commercial dog food, it is time to assess your dog’s health. And if you consider your pet dog to be part of the family, then it is time to improve the health of your dog.
If you are not aware by now, most commercial dog food contains meat ‘by products’ which are often unwanted parts of an animal. What’s left is the bones, tendons, cartilage, beaks, feet and innards.
Also, the cooking process used in pet foods KILLS off a vital component: enzymes.
Enzymes are necessary in the breaking down the food for digestion. And since it is ‘cooked away’, it adds the entire burden for digestion on your pet’s pancreas to supply the enzymes necessary for breaking down nutrients for absorption!
No wonder the dog’s are not living to their fullest potential.
If you want your dog to live longer, listed below are “Dog Food Secrets” to boost a dog’s health-
1) A balanced proportion of nutrients that consists of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, healthy fats and minerals. These nutrients are essential for growth and development in a dog.
Too much or too little nutrients will harm a dog’s health.
2) Protein is one of the most important nutrients, and a healthy dog diet must contain a minimum of 40% protein diet. The amino acid in protein is beneficial for muscle development and regulation of antibodies.
Meat, fish and soy beans are great sources of protein.
3) Carbohydrates is considered an energy component in a dog’s diet. Sources of carbohydrates
can be found in rice, oatmeal, corn, yams, sweet potatoes and wheat.
Brown rice is an excellent source of highly digestible carbohydrates dietary fiber that is gentle on the stomach.
A recommended range of 40-60% of carbohydrates are essential for your dog’s health.
However, too much carbohydrates is harmful to a dog’s health, as excess carbohydrates will be stored as fat which leads to obesity and maldigestion, and other health problems.
4) Healthy animal fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 is another requirement for a healthy dog food.
Omega-3 and omega 6 fatty acids promotes a healthy skin and shiny coat, and also reduces the likelihood of inflammation and blood clotting.
Sources of fatty acids can be found in vegetable oil, fish and meat.
5) Dogs requires good doses of vitamins and minerals; it is an absolute nutritional necessity for dogs.
Without sufficient vitamins and minerals, your dog’s health will suffer and as a result will be vulnerable to a range of diseases.
Vitamins and minerals are good sources for muscle development and fighting diseases.
6) Like humans, dogs must drink plenty of water. Water not only helps to regulate a dog’s body temperature, it is also beneficial for digestion and transportation of nutrients
A healthy dog food is necessary to maintain a dog’s health and improving it.
At times, not knowing what to feed a dog can be difficult, but with the recent pet food recall it is more important than ever that the quality of food for a dog is paramount.
Dog Food Secrets has a list of homemade dog food recipes that is easy and simple to follow, and more importantly healthy for a dog. The fact is that the life span of your dog can be increased by up to 8 years just by changing and improving the diet of the food.
The above 6 Dog Food Secrets you should put into action now for your dog.
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With the recent recalls of commercial dog food, it is time to assess your dog’s health. And if you consider your pet dog to be part of the family, then it is time to improve the health of your dog.
If you are not aware by now, most commercial dog food contains meat ‘by products’ which are often unwanted parts of an animal. What’s left is the bones, tendons, cartilage, beaks, feet and innards.
Also, the cooking process used in pet foods KILLS off a vital component: enzymes.
Enzymes are necessary in the breaking down the food for digestion. And since it is ‘cooked away’, it adds the entire burden for digestion on your pet’s pancreas to supply the enzymes necessary for breaking down nutrients for absorption!
No wonder the dog’s are not living to their fullest potential.
If you want your dog to live longer, listed below are “Dog Food Secrets” to boost a dog’s health-
1) A balanced proportion of nutrients that consists of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, healthy fats and minerals. These nutrients are essential for growth and development in a dog.
Too much or too little nutrients will harm a dog’s health.
2) Protein is one of the most important nutrients, and a healthy dog diet must contain a minimum of 40% protein diet. The amino acid in protein is beneficial for muscle development and regulation of antibodies.
Meat, fish and soy beans are great sources of protein.
3) Carbohydrates is considered an energy component in a dog’s diet. Sources of carbohydrates
can be found in rice, oatmeal, corn, yams, sweet potatoes and wheat.
Brown rice is an excellent source of highly digestible carbohydrates dietary fiber that is gentle on the stomach.
A recommended range of 40-60% of carbohydrates are essential for your dog’s health.
However, too much carbohydrates is harmful to a dog’s health, as excess carbohydrates will be stored as fat which leads to obesity and maldigestion, and other health problems.
4) Healthy animal fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 is another requirement for a healthy dog food.
Omega-3 and omega 6 fatty acids promotes a healthy skin and shiny coat, and also reduces the likelihood of inflammation and blood clotting.
Sources of fatty acids can be found in vegetable oil, fish and meat.
5) Dogs requires good doses of vitamins and minerals; it is an absolute nutritional necessity for dogs.
Without sufficient vitamins and minerals, your dog’s health will suffer and as a result will be vulnerable to a range of diseases.
Vitamins and minerals are good sources for muscle development and fighting diseases.
6) Like humans, dogs must drink plenty of water. Water not only helps to regulate a dog’s body temperature, it is also beneficial for digestion and transportation of nutrients
A healthy dog food is necessary to maintain a dog’s health and improving it.
At times, not knowing what to feed a dog can be difficult, but with the recent pet food recall it is more important than ever that the quality of food for a dog is paramount.
Dog Food Secrets has a list of homemade dog food recipes that is easy and simple to follow, and more importantly healthy for a dog. The fact is that the life span of your dog can be increased by up to 8 years just by changing and improving the diet of the food.
The above 6 Dog Food Secrets you should put into action now for your dog.
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Ian Pennington asked:
Animals that live in the wilderness are thriving all over America especially in Florida, Hawaii and California. Wild green iguanas, for one, are found inhabiting parts of Southern Mexico, Central America and South America. But where do iguanas live really and how do they sustain life into the wild? Iguanas may have been intentionally freed by owners. Or others have escaped from strong captivity by hunters. Their survival depends on how they could adapt to the changing climates and conditions around their habitats.
Where do iguanas live can vary. Most green iguanas live in the rainforests; others thrive in coastal areas that are dried up. They have tendencies of restricting themselves from dwelling on warm temperatures as they embrace the so-called external thermo lifestyle. To some animal lovers, iguanas are harmless pets. Before they get one, they have to consider thing as proper feeding, sheltering and nurturing of this kind of large tropical lizard. Iguanas survive by eating plants.
Iguanas can develop health troubles if not nourished properly and injured. Getting an iguana can be best of luck. Understanding how they could live and grow as well as feeding the right nutritional foods for them will make you a better owner. Make sure you trace back basic truths about where do iguanas live so that you can address their basic sheltering needs.
It’s been traced that back in the olden times, iguanas would thrive in rainforests of Southern Brazil and Mexico where humidity level is high. Where do iguanas live? Most of them survive in trees and expose themselves under the sun. They eat flowers, fruits and leaves of 50 variations. Some iguana species dwell in waterless habitats like deserts while others can survive the thick forests where it’s very humid and wet. Species of iguanas include Fijian Crested, Fijian Banded and Green. Green Iguanas are very energetic during daytime and feel weak and sleepy at night. They have the capacity to camouflage along with grasses and green vegetations.
Like how turtles are, green iguanas lay their eggs and bury them under firm sand. Once eggs crack, the hatchlings are emancipated to live on their own. They can get larger up to six feet and hit the scale at 9 kilos. With appropriate nurturing and sheltering, they can sustain life for 15 years. Where do iguanas live definitely depend on what species they are.
Although iguanas are normally cold-blooded and dependent on additional heat for adequate nourishment, some species can adapt wet environment. Where do iguanas live tells us that the marine iguanas could sustain on land and nosh in the sea. They are the only kinds who can swim in the water. Into the wild, iguanas can thrive well, and at the same time, they can adapt to mankind’s healthy environment.
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Animals that live in the wilderness are thriving all over America especially in Florida, Hawaii and California. Wild green iguanas, for one, are found inhabiting parts of Southern Mexico, Central America and South America. But where do iguanas live really and how do they sustain life into the wild? Iguanas may have been intentionally freed by owners. Or others have escaped from strong captivity by hunters. Their survival depends on how they could adapt to the changing climates and conditions around their habitats.
Where do iguanas live can vary. Most green iguanas live in the rainforests; others thrive in coastal areas that are dried up. They have tendencies of restricting themselves from dwelling on warm temperatures as they embrace the so-called external thermo lifestyle. To some animal lovers, iguanas are harmless pets. Before they get one, they have to consider thing as proper feeding, sheltering and nurturing of this kind of large tropical lizard. Iguanas survive by eating plants.
Iguanas can develop health troubles if not nourished properly and injured. Getting an iguana can be best of luck. Understanding how they could live and grow as well as feeding the right nutritional foods for them will make you a better owner. Make sure you trace back basic truths about where do iguanas live so that you can address their basic sheltering needs.
It’s been traced that back in the olden times, iguanas would thrive in rainforests of Southern Brazil and Mexico where humidity level is high. Where do iguanas live? Most of them survive in trees and expose themselves under the sun. They eat flowers, fruits and leaves of 50 variations. Some iguana species dwell in waterless habitats like deserts while others can survive the thick forests where it’s very humid and wet. Species of iguanas include Fijian Crested, Fijian Banded and Green. Green Iguanas are very energetic during daytime and feel weak and sleepy at night. They have the capacity to camouflage along with grasses and green vegetations.
Like how turtles are, green iguanas lay their eggs and bury them under firm sand. Once eggs crack, the hatchlings are emancipated to live on their own. They can get larger up to six feet and hit the scale at 9 kilos. With appropriate nurturing and sheltering, they can sustain life for 15 years. Where do iguanas live definitely depend on what species they are.
Although iguanas are normally cold-blooded and dependent on additional heat for adequate nourishment, some species can adapt wet environment. Where do iguanas live tells us that the marine iguanas could sustain on land and nosh in the sea. They are the only kinds who can swim in the water. Into the wild, iguanas can thrive well, and at the same time, they can adapt to mankind’s healthy environment.
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to children, families and communities throughout the state. Visitors to the STAR ECO Station experience incredible hands-on lessons of ecology and environmentalism through a breathtaking encounter with beautiful tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and ocean life in a jungle setting. Environmental partnerships enhance the Station with 15 discovery exhibits from organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Surfrider and Santa Monica Baykeepers …
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This is an update video for all those who have been keeping an eye on Sly. He is a little older then a year now and currently 4 feet long. He eats one medium sized rat a week. Thanks for checking out the Vid. Please Subscribe to my videos if you are into reptiles. I will return the favor. … “Columbian red tail boa” “red tail boa” boa “boa constrictors” python snakes “pet snakes” “big snake” “big red tail boa” “bigger boas” reptiles “exotic reptiles” “exotic pets” “reptile store” …
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