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<title><![CDATA[Looking After Tropical Fish]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=495</link>
<description><![CDATA[Tropical fish are even more sensitive to changes in the water than other fish and arguably the most important aspect of looking after tropical fish is the quality of the water. There are however, other things to consider when caring for tropical fish and this guide outlines some of the factors that ...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-25T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Caring For Tropical Fish</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Looking After Cockatiels]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=496</link>
<description><![CDATA[Cockatiels can make great pets, they grow to be larger than other birds such as canaries and budgies, roughly 12 inches. They make great pets for people who would like a larger bird but don&rsquo;t have lots of time to spare as cockatiels can be left alone for long periods of time and be perfectly h...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-25T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Caring For Cockatiels</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Keeping Tropical Fish in a Tank]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=497</link>
<description><![CDATA[How many fish to keep in a tank is a question that many people ask themselves when keeping fish. The general rule to use when you keep fish in a tank is to allow 1 gallon (4.5L) per inch of fish. 

This would mean that a 20gallon fish tank would be able to hold 20 fish, each of which are an inch l...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-25T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>How Many Fish in a Tank?</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Looking after Pigeons]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=498</link>
<description><![CDATA[Although they have a reputation for being dirty and carrying diseases, pigeons can actually make good pets. They have a lot of desirable qualities that can&rsquo;t be found in other birds. Their homing instinct and sense of direction means that pigeons can be released to get lots of exercise and act...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-25T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Caring For Pigeons</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Tropical Fish Tank – How to Set Up]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=499</link>
<description><![CDATA[A tropical fish tank provides home for a lot of different coloured and interesting fish, this guide outlines how to set up a tropical fish tank. A tropical fish tank is much lower maintenance than a marine fish tank and consequently is more suited to people who don&rsquo;t have as much experience in...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-25T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Set Up a Tropical Fish Tank Yourself</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your Cat Not Eating?]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=475</link>
<description><![CDATA[If your cat is not eating then it is more than likely that your cat is unwell. It could simply be an upset stomach or something more serious. If your cat doesn&rsquo;t eat for any more than twenty four hours and appears lethargic then you should take him to a vet immediately.&nbsp;
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Most C...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Vivapets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Cats not Eating </dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Symptoms of Cat Flu]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=476</link>
<description><![CDATA[Feline flu can be a little confusing but breaking it down you will usually find that it falls under one of two diseases; feline herpes virus or feline calicivirus. Both of these diseases are viral infections that are airborne; both are very contagious and spread easily from cat to cat. There is a va...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Vivapets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Cat Flu </dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Choosing the Best Cattery]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=477</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you have a pet cat then you will understand how important finding a brilliant cattery is. Cats become part of the family and it is extremely worrying when you have to go away for a week or more and find someone else to look after you beloved pet. It is sometimes the case that you cannot find a tr...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Vivapets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Choosing a Boarding Cattery </dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Caring For Rats]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=478</link>
<description><![CDATA[Rats have a very bad reputation for spreading germs and disease. Whilst this is true of wild rats, domesticated rats are the exact opposite. Domesticated rats are very friendly, intelligent and above all, clean. They enjoy human company and love to be held. Caring for rats is very easy and they make...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Providing Correct Rat Care</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Puppy]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=479</link>
<description><![CDATA[It can often be an agonising decision picking a puppy to share your life with. Undoubtedly, it&rsquo;s an exciting time, but it&rsquo;s also a decision that can be extremely difficult to make &ndash; particularly if you&rsquo;re choosing one puppy from a litter. There are so many different puppies a...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>This article will help you select the puppy that might just transform your whole life. Learn more about buying a puppy in this guide.</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Bath a Cat - The Easy Way]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=480</link>
<description><![CDATA[Trying to bath cats is extremely hard; bathing a cat is one of the hardest things you will have to do as a cat owner. Everyone knows how much cats hate getting wet and the rumours are true. If you are trying to bath a cat and it doesn&rsquo;t like it then you will be faced will one angry pet that wi...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Vivapets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Bathing a Cat</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Look after Budgies]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=481</link>
<description><![CDATA[Budgies are one of the most common birds to be kept as pets. They are similar to parakeets but smaller, looking after budgies is quite simple which is why they are popular. Budgies have been known to talk and have a vocabulary of around 100 words. This guide outlines the correct way to go about cari...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Looking After Budgies</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Look After Canaries]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=482</link>
<description><![CDATA[Canaries are most famous for their songs that the males sing to attract a female or to establish their territory. They are a very popular pet and they generally require less handling than other hook bill birds such as budgies. Looking after canaries can be a very rewarding experience and they can be...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Looking After Canaries</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[A Guide to Sexing a Cat]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=483</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to buy a cat then knowing its gender is very important. If you already have a male cat or a female cat you may want to buy a kitten of the same sex to prevent breeding. Knowing how to sex a cat is a crucial skill and this article will explain how to determine the difference between a boy...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Vivapets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>How to Sex a Cat</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Training Tips: Teach Your Dog to Sit]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=484</link>
<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the first skill any dog owner needs to master &ndash; training a dog to sit. Although many assume getting a puppy to sit is an easy task, without a lot of practice and patience, it can prove a real struggle. Learn more about this training technique in this guide.


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<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>This article offers guidance on training a dog to sit. Read the pointers in this guide so you can teach your dog to sit quickly.</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Look After Gerbils]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=485</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gerbils are very similar to other rodents and caring for gerbils is mostly the same but with a few exceptions. Much of looking after gerbils is common sense and with good care, a gerbil should live for roughly 3-5 years. This article outlines how to go about looking after gerbils correctly.

Looki...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Looking After Gerbils</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Stop Your Cat Scratching]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=486</link>
<description><![CDATA[A very common sight to behold is a cat scratching furniture; if its not your own then you are not too bothered. However when your cat begins to use your sofa as a scratching post then you will want to do something about your cat&rsquo;s scratching habits. Cats naturally want to scratch things to mar...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Vivapets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Cat Scratching</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Look After Mice]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=487</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mice can make fantastic pets for people that have very little room. They are small, surprisingly clever, cheap to buy and very cute. They make great pets for children and adults alike. Caring for mice is quite easy provided you follow a few basic tips. This guide outlines how to go about looking aft...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Looking After Mice</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Considering Puppy Health]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=488</link>
<description><![CDATA[It can be agonising picking a healthy puppy to bring home. Most people will base their decision mostly on emotion, and while there is nothing wrong with this, it is important to consider puppy health when you&rsquo;re in the process of choosing a puppy.

Puppy Health: What to Consider
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<dc:creator>Viva Pets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>This article will help you to choose a healthy puppy. As you search, puppy health care should always be at the forefront of your mind, as this guide explains..</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Talking to a Cat]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=489</link>
<description><![CDATA[It is a little known fact that cats can grasp a huge range of vocabulary; a lot more than dogs can. It is not that strange therefore to want to learn to talk to a cat. Communication is a very important part of owning a pet so learning to talk cat is a fantastic idea. In this article you will find so...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Vivapets</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2010-02-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Talking Cat</dc:subject>
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