Hedgehog Foam

Here are some more information for Hedgehog Foam:

It isn't every day that you get to adopt a new family member. Some of you may have waited a long time to bring home your new family member right? But have you prepared a room for them? Before bringing your ferret home, making sure that he has the appropriate home for him.

What does it mean? It is not just buying your ferret a cage but preparing your home for your new family member. Ferret proofing your home is very important since these creatures loves to climb, chew anything that attracts them. Breakable items, cracks, small holes, cabinets and drawers should be sealed. Locked or closed to ensure your pets safety.

Ferrets are lovable animals that need to be out of their cages once or twice a day to interact with its owners. Giving them the proper home would make them feel safe and comfortable. Another thing that you have to take note is that you have to remember is that ferrets are very delicate animals and that they would easily get hurt. Finding the right cage for them is essential.

To give you an idea on how to buy a ferret cage that is safe for them, here are tips on how to buy one.

1. A specified cage is required to ensure the safety of your ferret. If your ferret's head can go through its spaces, then it is not a ferret specified cage. Why? Because once its head can get through, so is its body.

2. Cages with wire flooring is not advisable since ferrets feet is very delicate and could easily get hurt.

3. Some ferret owners use aquariums as ferret cages, this I don't advise. Aquariums are only used for fishes and not ferrets. It does not offer enough air circulation and space for them to play.

4. A multi-level ferret cage is essential. Ferrets love to play and giving them this type of cages give them the room to run around during play. Having a big door would also reduce the risk of your ferret getting hurt once he is entering the cage or leaving.

Aside from buying a cage for your ferret, it is also important that you should buy them sleep sacks and hammocks. Hammocks give them enough comfort during sleep since it molds their bodies to its sleeping position. Sleep sacks are also important during the cold winter's night. But all these are not only used for sleeping, but also during their plays.

As a welcome gift for your ferret, give them toys. But do not give those plastic toys or foam. A ferret proof toy is advisable. They tend to chew on their toys and might get something out of it and it is very hazardous to them. This could also cause obstruction in their intestines and could only be removed surgically.

These are just few of the basic needs of a ferret. Treating them right and giving them the proper attention and needs would help your new family member to live a happy and healthy life.

Joe Domotor is a ferret expert. For more great information on giving your ferret a home, visit http://www.theferretcareguide.com..

Acupressure mats review or How to choose your Acupressure mat

All around the world the demands on healthcare systems with finite resources is increasing.  The resource which seems to have been forgotten is the power of the human body to heal itself. These methods are sometimes called “Alternative Therapies” although in truth they have been providing effective relief for centuries, long before the rise of “Modern Medicine“.

One of the most effective of these treatments is the Accupressure and it is easy to see why. The treatment is non invasive and does not bring with it unwanted side effects. It can be performed in the comfort of your own home. Most importantly – it works – with results which can be measured from the first treatment and benefits which accrue with use.

Acupressure has proved to be popular and has gained a strong reputation amongst natural treatments and alternative medicine all around the world. The first use of the acupressure mat as we know it today was in Soviet Union in the 1980s and the name of the first mats was related to its inventor Ivan Kuznetsov. These mats are called Kuznetsov Applicators. Since their introduction many millions of Kuznetsov Applicators have been sold in the former Soviet States and the lives of millions improved as a result.

In the late 1990s, with the spread of liberation following the demise of the Soviet Union Accupressure Mats began to be popular in a wide range of former Soviet Block countries and beyond.

Today we are seeing the popularity of Acupressure Mats spreading worldwide with their use sweeping across Scandinavia, Western Europe, America and Australia.

This popularity of Accupressure Mats is explained by their extreme simplicity and fantastic effectiveness. Unlike most drugs, relief is usually immediate.

Acupressure itself is known to benefit health in a number of positive ways - including reducing stress and tension; increasing blood circulation; aiding in the removal of toxic wastes; providing relief from head, neck and shoulder aches; promoting healing; increasing energy levels; and increasing feelings of well-being.

Original Acupressure Mats have provided effective relief in thousands of clinical cases and the success rate is 93%. It doesn't seem to matter how severe the pain is or how long the person has suffered.

Millions of Acupressure mats are being sold annually and as the reputation of the treatment spreads it is certain that more are will be sold in the future. There are dozens of different types, sizes, modifications and names of the Acupressure mat.

Mats are now marketed under a confusing number of trade names. They are variously called Tibetan Applicator, Russian Prickle Pad, Bed of nails, Hedgehog, Spike mat, Spikmatta, Piikkimatto, Shaktimatto, Shakti Mat, Yoga mat, Fakir Mat or Yantra mat.

With such a variety to choose from choosing the right mat for your particular condition can be a puzzle.

The main thing that should be considered is that this is a personal use device and it will be used in direct contact with our skin.

It is important to check that plastic spines are made of non allergic and non toxic materials and that they are securely fixed to the base fabric using a high strength, non-toxic adhesive. It is also important to check that the mat has got the necessary health and hygiene certificates.

The material used for the base of the mat is also important. Ideally it should be 100% Linen or Cotton fabric which allows free air circulation to your skin. Linen fabrics, with their high level of resistance to fungus and bacteria, are exceptional Fabrics for Healing, Healthy Living and Well Being. It is also better if the fabric has natural colors and is not chemically bleached or dyed.

Factory production is much more preferable than hand made for higher hygiene standards and better quality control of the evenness of distribution of the spikes. Also factory produced mats allow closer spacing of the spines for a more even distribution of pressure.

For maximum effect Acupressure Mats should be used on a flat and hard surface to maintain the best pressure from the spikes on acupressure points on the body. The use of foam backing is an indication that the mat has been produced with aesthetic rather than health considerations in mind!

Trying to repeat contours of the body reduces the pressure on the trigger points and thereby reduces effectiveness. Acupressure healing relies on the application of pointed pressure to the body trigging a series of complicated internal processes producing a Healing Response. Pain or injury acts to alert the body that damage control is needed, at which point the Healing Response begins and endorphins are generated to repair the affected area. This increases the heart rate and alters the blood pressure to speed up the elimination of toxins from the damaged area.

The research and clinical tests which proves the effectiveness of Accupressure used original Acupressure mats on a flat thin fabric base. Results for modified mats are unproven.

Independent experts have compared the most popular Acupressure mats on the market today. The mats tested were:

Swedish Acupressure mat  - 51

Shakti mat  - 26

Fakir mat  - 22

Yantra mat  - 26

Tibetan Acupressure mat  - 65

Evaluation was carried out of seven important characteristics of the mats. The performance of each was evaluated using the 10 ball scale where 10 is a measure of ultimate performance.  The total rating is shown on the bottom of the table.

Important characteristics

Swedish Acupressure mat

Shakti

mat

Fakir

mat

Yantra

mat

Tibetan Acupressure mat

Quality of materials used

9

6

5

6

9

Base fabric

1

5

4

5

10

Production quality

10

-

-

-

9

Evenness of spine distribution

10

4

4

4

9

Spine profile

7

4

4

4

10

Clinical testing and approval

6

2

1

2

9

Effectiveness

8

5

4

5

9

Total rating

51

26

22

26

65

Please remember that whilst this evaluation may help in your mat selection whichever Acupressure mat you choose and use will be better than not using any of them!  

About the Author

Is it normal for my hedgehog to do this?

Today, I gave my hedgehog a piece of my dog's rawhide bone. He seemed to enjoy it as he started chewing on it right away.
Within minutes, he was foaming at the mouth, so I took it away.
He then placed the foam on his back and shoulders, and seemed to contort his body.
I've heard that this is somewhat common with new smells, but is it alright if he's eating the dog bone? Should I let him eat it even while he's foaming at the mouth?

As the others have answered, the foaming and spreading the foam on the quills is anointing and yes it is normal for them to do it with strong smells as well as strong or tastes that are different. Some will anoint with anything different, others takes a bit more to make them anoint.

For your question regarding the bone. No he should not be given rawhide bones. Hedgehog's do not need to chew on these. Hedgehog teeth are not made for such items. Their teeth can be worn down and once worn down they don't grow back. Then your hedgehog will require a special soft food diet.

An Air of Russia Mixes With Ocean Breezes
Brighton Beach offers quality bargains and cheap goods, a taste of Russia and an inviting beach.

Thanks for visiting!