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Fluffy’s Pet Tips: Caring for pet birds, fish & terrapins

Red-eared sliders are cute as hatchlings but don’t forget they will one day grow into large terrapins and can live a long time!

You see these pets around but do you know they are not any easier to care for? Here’s what you need to know

Red-eared sliders are cute as hatchlings but don’t forget they will one day grow into large terrapins and can live a long time!
Red-eared sliders are cute as hatchlings but don’t forget they will one day grow into large terrapins and can live a long time!

Tip 1: Caring for a Pet Bird

The lifespan of birds vary greatly. Some live for about ten years, while others like the cockatoo can live up to 80 years!

Prevention is better than cure.

It is important to provide your pet bird with a proper diet and a good stress-free living environment. If it is not well, you should take it to be checked by a veterinarian who is good with birds.

Tip 2: Caring for a Pet Fish

Do you know, with proper care, most freshwater ornamental fish can live up to several years? Freshwater fish like the goldfish, koi and arowana can live for about 15 years with proper care and a healthy environment!

For owners keeping marine ornamental fish, it is extremely important to also ensure that the salinity of water is constantly maintained at an optimal level for these finned creatures.

Tip 3: Caring for a Pet Red-Eared Slider (Terrapin)

Red-eared sliders or terrapins have been popular as pets for a long time but what do you really know about them? Do you know that they can grow up to the size of a dinner plate?

Your adult terrapin may end up needing a pond as a house when it grows into an adult! And they can live for more than 20 years!

Are you ready to commit to it throughout its lifespan?
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To find out more about responsible pet ownership, please visit: www.petsforlife.com.sg

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