Animal Offsprings

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Animal Offsprings

"Grandma what is baby cat called?" This is a question that often comes up and it is easy when it is a baby cat, but what about those other animals. Some of them can make you head for the dictionary or encyclopedia to try to find the answer.

Here are a few to help all those grandparents that would like to be in the know.

Kid is the name of the offspring of people, antelopes, and goats.

Cub is the name of the offspring of bears, fox, lions, tigers and wolves.

Kit is the name of the offspring of beaver, bobcats, fox, and rabbits.

Pup is the name of the offspring of beaver, dogs, and seals.

Kitten is the name of the offspring of cats and rabbits

Calf is the name of the offspring of cattle, elephants, giraffe, rhinoceros, and whales.

Chick is the name of the offspring of chickens and ostriches.

Fawn is the name of the offspring of deer.

Foal is the name of the offspring of donkeys, and horses.

Colt is the name of the offspring of donkeys, horses, and zebras.

Duckling is the name of the offspring of ducks.

Eaglet is the name of the offspring of eagles.

Leptocephalus is the name of the offspring of eels.

Fry is the name of the offspring of fish.

Whelp is the name of the offspring of fox, otter, seals, and wolf.

Gosling is the name of the offspring of geese.

Eyas is the name of the offspring of hawks.

Piglet is the name of the offspring of pigs. and hogs.

Shoat is the name of the offspring of hogs.

Filly is the name of the offspring of horses.

Joey is the name of the offspring of kangaroo.

Spat is the name of the offspring of oysters

Poult is the name of the offspring of turkeys

Lamb, lambkin and teg is the name of the offspring of sheep.

Cygnet is the name of the offspring of swans.

As you may have noticed several of the animals have a couple of names for their young such as the beaver who has young that are known as kits or pups. Donkeys young can be called foal or colts. Fox young can be called cubs, kits or whelps. Hogs offspring can be called piglets or shoat. Horse offspring can be called foal, colt (male) or filly (female), A rabbits offspring can be called kit or kittens. Seals offspring can be called pups or whelp.

So next time your grand child asks what is a baby giraffe called you will know it is a calf. Good luck with all the other questions they will come up with.

Animal Lovers Show They Care With A Pet Sympathy Card

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Animal Lovers Show They Care With A Pet Sympathy Card

The world over it seems are animal lovers so sending a Pet Sympathy card to those who lose a loved animal is almost second nature.

Hallmark one of the leading Pet sympathy card publishers has been printing these cards since 1984. One of their releases states that "Almost six in 10 American households include a pet, compared to one in three that includes a child. No wonder that dogs and cats are more than mere companions - they're part of the family"

They go on further to comment.. "According to research by the Animal Hospital Association, 79 percent of pet owners give holiday or birthday presents to their pets. More than half of dog owners (55 percent) view themselves as the parents of their pets, and some 62 percent sign cards and letters from themselves and the pet". It's little wonder then they rose to the challenge of creating a special category to enable friends and relatives to send their condolences on the loss of such a beloved 'family member'. The Pet Sympathy Card category has reached new heights of interest.

There will be few of us who haven't been touched at some point in our lives by the love of an animal. The majority of us have experienced caring for a pet as a child. In fact it may seem almost obligatory to have at least one pet as a youngster. The animal shops are full of an abundance of creatures hoping that a generous passer-by will give them a good home. However, being able to buy and then care for an animal don't go hand-in-hand.

Being the owner of a pet is not easy. It may start out easy enough. We buy a few basic animal care products, create a safe sleeping and playing area and immerse ourselves in animal care books. The libraries and book shelves are full of 'how to care for your pet' books.

Over the years we may well give up holidays because we can't leave our pet. Perhaps we have limited our time away - relying on neighbors or friends to come in and care for our beloved creature. We may make a song and dance of their birthday and have one or two animals from the same family living together as a family unit.

The wealth of animal shows on television confirms that yes, as a nation we are besotted, often caring more for them than our fellow human being.

So we know that caring for an animal takes time and commitment. We almost don't begrudge the cost of vaccinations or pet care. And many of us don't budget for it.

We buy, or acquire our pet and then we give it hours of our unstinting love and attention. We take care to feed it soundly, walk it as necessary. Or at the very least we inquire into how to exercise it and keep it in the peak of health.

Our commitment is so consuming that the end when it comes is hard to bear.

Writing a sensitive Pet Sympathy Card to someone going through this loss can offer them some comfort and support.

It's not just the cat and dog owners who would welcome such a card. Think of all the different species of animals out there from horses to hamsters and goldfish to guinea pigs. Some sites offer Bird Loss and Pet Rat Loss cards, and include Ferret and Rabbit Loss in their extensive ranges.

There will be a card perfect for you to send to any grieving pet owner. If you can't find the perfect printed sympathy card take a look at the thousands of blank cards. There are many options to choose from. There are sites that specialize in animal cards and some of the Sympathy Card sites have sections on animal loss.

You may want to give something more substantial than a card. This can help the owner to remember them in their homes, or help them to mark their final resting spot with a permanent memorial. Whatever you decide, the first step is to acknowledge the passing of a much loved animal with a carefully chosen Pet Sympathy Card.

Andy Warhol's Cats & Dogs

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Andy Warhol's Cats & Dogs

In 1954, Andy Warhol, a renowned cat lover, published a series of 25 cat portraits in book form. Printed on limited edition, hand-colored Arches watermarked paper, the prints were privately printed and made as a Christmas keepsake. He named his book 25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy. He had originally meant it to read "... Named Sam" but his mother, who did the lettering, left off the "d" and Warhol thought that the final version was fine.

In the 1950s, Warhol bought a brownstone where he and his mother resided. And, although they had owned cats for twenty years, his series of cat portraits were not based on the cats he lived with and knew. Instead, they were based on the photographs of New York Cat Photographer Walter Chandoha.

In the 1970s, Warhol 's interest with cats faded and his interest in dogs rose. His boyfriend decided they should get a short-haired Dachshund puppy. They named the dog "Archie". Warhol became so enthralled with Archie that he became his alter ego. As he held Archie during interviews, when Warhol did not want to answer a particular question, he would simply deflect the questions to Archie. Warhol took the dog everywhere - to his studio, to art openings, to dinner, to photo shoots, and to London when his work took him there.

When Archie was almost three, another Dachshund came into the picture. This dog, they called "Amos". The three of them got along famously. Amos and Archie would run around the townhouse barking, chasing and playing with one another while providing constant entertainment for Warhol. All was well, except now Archie would stay at home with his newfound friend Amos instead of gallivanting the city with Warhol.

In 1976, the art collector Peter Brant commissioned Andy Warhol to paint his Cocker Spaniel named Ginger. Andy made two paintings of Ginger, as well as drawings. Peter Brant liked these so much that he thought Warhol should do a whole series of cat and dog drawings. Andy liked the idea too. It would open up a new area of commission portraits and would give him a chance to use Archie and Amos in his work. All he lacked was a cat that would fit the modeling mold.

Warhol liked to work from photographs. He had a difficult time staging his pets and having them remain still. He decided to use stuffed animals for his first cat and dog photos. Vincent Fremont at Artnet called the finished paintings of these stuffed creatures "spooky and macabre". The paintings; however, that Warhol completed from photographs of cats and dogs are said to be vibrant and infused with personality.

After some time he began dabbling in other arts, including underground films that explored the shock value of nudity, greed, and sexuality. In 1976, after his hiatus from regular, mainstream art pursuits, Peter Brant arranged for Warhol's dog and cat series to be shown in New York and in London.

After Warhol's period of drawing and painting cats and dogs, he started on artistic renditions for Campbell soup cans and his focus on pop-culture as seen in his works centered around Marilyn Monroe. After his mother's death, Warhol became more distant from the public's eye. Warhol left his diaries behind that were later published into a book. While many say his entries are "mundane", those who study his art find that they leave a history - a post-modern history much reflective of his beliefs, ties to, and a life dedicated to explorative arts.

An Ounce of Pet Poisoning Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

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An Ounce of Pet Poisoning Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

The Poison Control Hotline (888-426-4435) sponsored by the ASPCA is a 24/7 service with board-certified veterinarians readily available to callers.

You put the finishing touches on your made-from-scratch, three-layer, German chocolate cake, check your watch and realize you have only moments to spare before the kids arrive for the birthday party. Pushing the cake to the back of the counter, you dart upstairs to grab your shoes. When you return to the kitchen a scene like none other greets you. The cake or whats left of it, crumbs really, is scattered about on the floor and your 120 pound Newfoundland is smacking her lips and trying pathetically to hide from your view as effectively as a submarine in a swimming pool.

Lots of people know that chocolate is bad for dogs, but did you know that there are many other foods that can be poisonous to pets, including grapes, chewing gum and avocados?

Angry doesnt begin to describe how you feel. Worse, you dont even have time to do more than scold the dog before a car transporting the first eager child pulls in the driveway. Racing to scoop up the fallen cake, you realize that you now have two very large problems. There is no birthday cake for the birthday girl and the dog has just devoured a ton of chocolate, a food you know to be poisonous to dogs.

You send your husband to the grocery store for ready-made cupcakes; turn the birthday guest out into the fenced yard with the naughty dog and the unsuspecting birthday girl, say goodbye to the childs mother, then dial the ASPCAs Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Glancing out the window as you wait for the connection to go through, you see another eager beaver, present in hand, bounding toward the kitchen door. When the phone is answered, you babble excitedly about a malevolent dog scoffing up a chocolate cake and ruining a birthday party. The poison control person kindly asks that you take a deep breath, relax and start over. Easy for you to say, you think, as you let little Johnny in, wave to his mom who instantly departs (thank God) and blurt out, My dog ate an entire, three-layer chocolate cake, now what?

After delivering a quick explanation of the $60.00 consultation fee and securing your agreement to pay, the poison control agent asks what kind of dog you have, her age, sex and approximate weight? You repeat the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate ingestion while reaching for the recipe card to determine the exact amount of chocolate.

No symptoms yet, you offer in response to the query. It just happened.

The voice on the other end gives you detailed information about what to expect. The dreaded symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea head up the list. Oh good, you think, trying to envision the quantity of each that might be discharged by a 120 pound dog. You are told to take the bad beast to a vet immediately if she has seizures, loses consciousness or has difficulty breathing. (Im the one whos hyperventilating.) Sinking into a chair, you offer a grateful goodbye and through the window observe the glutinous devourer, happily cavorting outside with the kids looking none the worse for wear.

Scenarios similar to the one just recounted are common occurrences. Accidental pet poisonings constitute the majority of all poisonings reported to poison control centers and of these, about 75% occur at home. Some animals are not particularly finicky about what they eat or drink and others, especially those with food fetishes, are prone to tasting everything and anything at least once.

As a pet owner you try to be conscientious about your pets health, grooming, physical fitness and need for affection, but you cant be everywhere at once and dont have eyes in the back of your head. Still, your pet is dependent on you for its safety. The best way to keep a pet poison free is by prevention.

Here are some tips to keep your pet safer and make your life less stressful:

Know what plants, foods, household cleaners, drugs, garden supplies and other substances are poisonous to your pet. You can find this information online at a number of poison control sites or ask your vet for a list of poisonous substances pertinent to your particular pet.

Keep poisonous items out of the reach of your pet. Scour your yard, house, garage and other outbuildings for possible poisons, removing what you can and putting any substances, like fertilizer or antifreeze, in a pet-inaccessible place. It is difficult to identify which substances may be poisonous so the best rule of thumb is to keep everything that might be ingested away from your pet. Dont leave a possible poison inside a closet or cabinet at pet level either because if the door is accidentally left open, a curious animal may investigate.

If you are throwing out spoiled food, secure it in a tightly closed garbage container; dont leave it in the kitchen trash can. Dogs, especially, are drawn to fragrant or malodorous substances and talented at overturning trash receptacles. Some plants commonly used in landscaping and kept as houseplants are poisonous. Unless you want to replant your landscape with pet-appropriate shrubs and plants or throw out poisonous houseplants, you will need to watch your pet to see if it evinces any interest in the poisonous ones.

If you walk your pet on a leash, pay attention to what it may be tempted to eat along the way: tree or shrub berries, nuts like acorns, dead critters such as frogs, snakes, mice, birds and insects or dropped food containers and wrappers. While your pet may not be ingesting an actual poison, any of these things could prove unhealthy.

Talk to your children about pet poisons and enlist their help in protecting your pet. Explain to your children the danger posed to your pet by poisonous foods and insist they not feed it anything other than its usual pet food. Tell them that chocolate, grapes, raisins, avocados, chewing gum, candy, and baked goods are okay for people to eat, but poisonous to pets. Remind children not to leave food on countertops or table tops where your pet can find it. Ask them to pick up dropped food and wipe up spills to prevent pet ingestion and to hold food items like chocolate candy bars high enough to be out of the pets reach. Encourage them to keep small toy pieces and things like buttons, coins, shells and stones away from your pet.

Consult with your lawn service about pet product safety. If your service regularly fertilizes or applies weed killers and insecticides, advise them of your pet and insist they use pet-safe products only. Some services will tell you to keep the pet inside during the application, even ask you to keep pets off the lawn for 24 hours. One can only wonder how 24 hours can make a difference if the same product is still on the same lawn the following morning.

Never give your pet human medicine or drugs without consulting a veterinarian. What works for your health problem could be poisonous to your pet; never share your medication. Always ask your vet for advice before giving any drugs to your pet, even an over-the-counter drug. Dont attempt to save money by treating your pet yourself. You may end spending a fortune trying to repair the damage.

Give some serious thought to the toys you buy for your pet. All pet products are not alike. Dont be lulled by labeling and do check the materials used by the manufacturer in producing the toy. When you introduce a new toy to your pet, observe the play process to ensure that the toy is not chewed to pieces and ingested.
Dont spray aerosols like room deodorizers or furniture polish near your pet. Inhaled droplets can become trapped in your pets lungs and set up a welcoming environment for pneumonia.

Avoid using tick and flea products unless recommended by your pets veterinarian. It is not uncommon for some pets to have adverse reactions (confusion, lethargy) to the typical flea and tick collars sold in grocery and pet stores.

Never use rat poison, slug bait, ant canisters or any toxic substance to exterminate pests if you have pets. Rat poison is one of the most deadly of all toxins to pets. Worse, poisoning symptoms may not be manifested for several days and by then it could be too late to save your pet. Pets can ingest poison directly or be poisoned indirectly, usually by eating a rodent that has been poisoned. Use snap traps or humane traps for mice and rats instead of rat poison. Beer in plastic lids works well as slug bait. Ant canisters should be kept off the floor. If your pet is free to roam off your property, ask you neighbors to please alert you should they plan to use toxic products. This will allow you to contain your pet in advance.

Keep 3 resource numbers handy in case of an emergency. In a crisis, you need to be calm and the best way to head off panic is to have a plan. Locate and post in an obvious place the telephone numbers of your vet, the nearest animal surgical center or clinic and a poison control center.

What To Do If Your Pet Is Poisoned

As hard as we try to keep our pets safe, accidental poisonings do happen. Know what to do if you suspect your pet has ingested a suspicious substance.

Observe your pet for symptoms of poisoning. Vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, listlessness or lethargy, seizures and difficulty breathing, swallowing or ambulating are indications of some untoward event. If your pets condition appears life threatening, waste no time in getting your pet to a pet clinic, vets office or pet hospital.

If you know your pet has ingested something harmful but it is symptom free at the time you recognize the event, call an animal poison control center immediately or your veterinarian. The Poison Control Hotline (888-426-4435) sponsored by the ASPCA is a 24/7 service with board-certified veterinarians readily available to callers. Assisting pet owners and veterinarians, the hotline provides information about toxicity and treatment. While you are obtaining the information you need, try to make your pet as comfortable as possible and keep it contained. Some animals run off when they are sick.

Locate the offending substance if you can and estimate the amount ingested. Save any packaging materials and if possible, bag a portion of the substance to take with you to the veterinarian.

Do not attempt to induce vomiting unless you are directed to do so. Some ingested materials, if vomited, can cause further injury to your pet.

Follow the directions received over the phone by your veterinarian or the poison control center; however, if you have any doubt about your ability to handle a poisoning situation, never hesitate to go immediately to the veterinarians office or animal clinic. Some poisoning incidents can turn fatal relatively quickly.

The poisoning of a family pet can be a very frightening, traumatic experience. You need to think clearly and unemotionally to make quick decisions and take decisive actionall easier said than done. Preventing a poisoning is the best medicine for your pet, but having a back up plan should a poisoning disaster occur is just as essential, maybe even a matter of life or death.

Allergy Testing By Skin Prick - Simple, Painless - Quick Results

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Allergy Testing By Skin Prick - Simple, Painless - Quick Results

Allergy testing has been progressing for over 100 years. Doctors and scientists have a difficult job looking to find the root causes of those symptoms such as running nose and streaming eyes, among several others. One third of Britons (around 19 million people) develop allergy symptoms, and are looking for effective answers through allergy testing.
Treatments and vaccines for hay fever, asthma and food allergies have failed to live up to expectation despite the huge amount of money we spend on them, and sufferers are left wondering where all the money pumped into research over decades has gone.

A high percentage of doctors and researchers are baffled at certain causes of allergies in many patients. Some people do react to certain events that trigger a group of reactions in their system, while the exact same events might not have any effect on others whatsoever. The difficulty in pinpointing the exact reason why someone is allergic to a particular food, insect or even house is a very complicated situation.

Many doctors advise that 'blood allergy testing' has to be employed to find out which allergy you suffer from, which takes longer than skin prick tests - but is extremely accurate. With the sheer amount of complex allergies in society today, it is a difficult and slow process finding out their source. Those who suffer allergies may have to wait a few decades for allergists to come up with answers.

There are several methods of allergy testing that are effective, quick, and cheap, but don't expect any miracle cure - as you will only be given advice on altering your lifestyle. These tests look for 'Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies' in the human system for allergens like pollen, common dust mites, indoor pollutants and pet dander. Variations of these tests like skin prick food intolerance testing are used to examine the complex subject of food allergies. Food allergy testing kits are said to be very accurate in their results, but it's surely better to seek advice from a doctor before you purchase one these kits.

Finding allergy testing centres in your area is straight forward. You can ask your own doctor or practice nurse if you are registered with a GP. A health visitor or school nurse can give you good advice about testing and effective Allergy Relief, or even your local family health service authority where you live. Failing that, just pop down to your local hospital reception or speak to a pharmacist.

Allergy testing kits are available to buy in chemists and on the web that will give you your results in a short period of time. Basic skin prick testing is painless and it's usually the first test advised by specialists when allergy symptoms are present. Taking antihistamines and various other medications like inhalers are prohibited for up to 1 week before the skin testing start day.

A very small droplet of allergen is placed on the skin inner forearm. Up to 30 allergens can be tested on the one arm, which is marked in various areas so the tester knows which allergen those results will come from. Using a specially designed very sharp lancet, the skin is lightly pierced at an angle of 90 degrees directly on top of the allergen drop. Simple, painless and quick diagnosis.

The main advantage of this type of testing is that results normally takes up to 25 minutes. A visible raised wheal and red flare activity on the skin means that the tester can effectively eliminate a realistic cause for allergic symptoms, or diagnose you as positive for an allergy.

Allergy Patch Testing Another relatively easy way to test for allergies is 'patch testing', which is carried out to determine whether allergies are present through dermatitis (Eczema). Tiny droplets of allergen are spread in a 'Vaseline mixture' which is applied to small metallic discs. These discs are usually taped on the patients back area, and left there for a few days. The patient comes back to the specialist after 2 days for removal and inspection in case of swelling and redness.

After another 2 days, the back is thoroughly scanned for signs of skin reaction to the small amounts of allergens that were applied there earlier. 'Atopy Patch Tests' (APT) on the skin can also be implemented to find out if reactions to foods are present. They are usually used to identify other allergens such as metals, rubber/latex and certain beauty cosmetics. Please note there are several more allergy testing methods available today.

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All About Dog Bowls

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All About Dog Bowls

We are a nation of pet lovers. We often rate our dogs as a family member...their needs sometimes coming before our own. We buy them toys, beds, treats and special food. Clothing remains optional!

A necessity for any dog is appropriate dog bowls. Whether we decide to cave in to our own desires and look for a bowl that is compatible with our home dcor or style the goal should be obtaining a dog bowl that is suitable for our pet. In order to determine what makes a bowl suitable we should first consider the size of our dog.

Large dogs need bigger bowls. A dog bowl should be big enough to hold a full feeding, but not much more than that. A bowl that is too big can lead to over-filling and that can result in your dog becoming overweight.

Most dogs love to eat and therefore they spend more than a little time at their food and water bowls. Emphasis should be placed on providing comfort for your dog as he eats. A bowl with a flat bottom will help to prevent any tipping and spilling of food. Many dog bowls are equipped with rubber rims or feet that help to keep the dish from sliding across the floor. Dog bowls made of dishwasher-safe materials are preferable because the high water temperature in the dishwasher aids in killing bacteria and germs. Your pet's bowls should be cleaned after every use - just as you would clean your own.

Research has shown that elevated dog bowls can be beneficial - especially for larger dogs. By elevating the bowls the dog is not required to bend his neck toward the bowl. This aids in posture as well as digestion. For an older dog this may help to alleviate pain from sore or stiff joints and/or arthritis. To determine the appropriate height for the elevation you will need to measure your dog's height at the top of his front shoulder. The bowls should be positioned about 6 inches below that level. For smaller dogs the bowls should be about 4 below that level.

The dog's water bowl should be about twice the size of the food bowl. Water is the most important nutrient for your dog, therefore he should always be encouraged to drink water and a larger bowl will assist with that. Dogs lose water through panting and elimination which means they constantly need to replace that water. The bigger sized bowl will also decrease the number of times that you will need to refill the bowl. Everyone wins!

Are you forgetful or are there times that you have to be away from home for longer periods of time than your dog can go without food? If so you'll probably want to invest in an automatic feeder. These innovative bowls hold a substantial amount of food that is slowly dispensed into the feeding dish. As the dog eats away the food in the dish more will fall into place. Similar water bowls are also available.

As responsible pet owners we all try to meet the needs of our dogs. By providing the appropriate dog bowls we can help them in various ways while helping ourselves at the same time. This adds to our dogs' comfort and contentment and also lets them know how important they are to us. Dogs really do rule!

Air Purifiers For Aviaries-5 Things An Aviary Air Cleaner Must Be Able To Do

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Air Purifiers For Aviaries-5 Things An Aviary Air Cleaner Must Be Able To Do

Keeping the air clean in an aviary is an important as continually providing fresh food and water. Bird's air passages are incredibly small so it is important that a cleaner be able to eliminate particulates, gases, odors and other pollutants before they can cause problems. Here are 5 things it should be able to do in order to keep the birds healthy.

Be Effective----This might seem like a no-brainer of a statement. But there are certain things to look for in the technical specifications that are excellent indications of how well it will work.

The number of filters it contains is one of the best ways to determine effectiveness. Cleaners with one or no filters cannot possibly be as effective as those with multiple sized filters.

Pre-filters are designed to trap large and medium size particles that can be seen. A HEPA (or high efficiency particle arresting) filter is well known for its remarkable ability to trap particles as small as.3 microns in size.

Dander, feathers, dust and other bird-related particulates are continuously trapped with these types of filters and should be part of any filtration system in your aviary.

Run Safely 24 Hours---Because dust, dander, and feathers are a constant by products of birds in captivity, any cleaner must be as constant about keeping the number of pollutants low to minimize the number that are inhaled by birds and humans.

It is a must to have a permanent split capacitor motor that is rated for continuous high RPM (revolutions per minute) and long life duty. This means it will not overheat and is safe to operate whether you are there or not.

Take Care of Itself----A cleaner that needs very little maintenance will allow your aviary to have its air filtered for a greater percentage of time than one that constantly needs its filter changed, washed, sprayed, or recharged.

Being able to simply vacuum the outside of the cleaner while it continues to filter the air is a great feature to have. This means less down time, less money spent for filters, and more time freed up for you to simply enjoy the birds.

Maintain A Safe Environment---One of the ways to insure that the air in the aviary stays safe is to rule out cleaners with ozone. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled that any amount of ozone is unsafe. The only by product of the cleaner you choose to use should be fresh, clean air.

Choosing a purifier made of steel is another way to prevent odors and gases from contaminating the air. Cleaners made of plastic can off gas fumes once the motor heats up the plastic. And these fumes are often toxic to birds. Steel purifiers do not off gas in this way and as such are the safest choice.

Last A Long Time----Looking at how long the manufacturer warrants the cleaner can be an important indicator about the value. A cleaner that has a one year warranty and needs a filter change every 6 months might have a cheaper price initially, but will probably be far more expensive to use and not as effective as one with a longer warranty and multiple stage filtration.

Choose a purifier that has a three to five year warranty, has a pro-rated filter warranty, and whose filter is guaranteed to last five years. These kinds of warranties are up front indicators that your cleaner will be effective for a many years in your aviary.