var dyk = new Array();
dyk['Birds'] = new Array();
dyk['Cats'] = new Array();
dyk['Dogs'] = new Array();
dyk['Fish'] = new Array();
dyk['Horses'] = new Array();
dyk['Reptiles'] = new Array();
dyk['Small Animals'] = new Array();
dyk['Cats'].push('A cat that is well taken care of and sees the vet regularly can sometimes live to be over twenty years old!');
dyk['Cats'].push('A cat’s teeth should be brushed at least once a week, but more often is even better.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('A common cause of problem behaviors is simply boredom. Providing your dog with an appropriate amount of daily exercise and entertainment can help to prevent some of these behaviors.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('A dog that is a good candidate for being a therapy dog will be well socialized and enjoy attention. He should not be shy, fearful, easily annoyed, or aggressive.');
dyk['Fish'].push('A larger tank is generally easier to maintain than a smaller tank, because any changes in the water or tank residents will be less dramatic the more water is involved.');
dyk['Cats'].push('A male that is neutered before puberty will stop spraying, but if you wait too long, neutering may not stop this behavior.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('A puppy that is exposed to a variety of sights, sounds, and experiences when he is young will be more likely to develop proper socialization skills and grow into a happy, healthy, well-behaved older dog.');
dyk['Fish'].push('A quarantine tank should be filtered and maintained exactly like any other tank, but there is no need to decorate it.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('Adult dogs can make wonderful pets because they usually have had all their shots, are past the chewing stage, and are often especially appreciative of a warm and loving family environment.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('All dogs, short-haired, long-haired, or somewhere in between, should have their ears cleaned regularly with a cotton ball dipped in alcohol.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('All toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Always wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap before and after any physical contact with a reptile.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('An easy way to tell whether your dog is overweight is to run your hands along his sides. If you can easily feel his ribs, and there are no excess rolls around his neck, his weight is probably satisfactory.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Any cat, whether a purebred or a mixed breed, can compete in cat shows.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('Be wary of dog foods that include "animal by-products," because, although they aren’t necessarily detrimental to a dog’s health, they have no nutritional value.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('Before you bring home a new dog, educate yourself on the basic things that your new pet will require and decide whether adopting a dog is the right choice for you');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Box turtles have the ability to completely close up within their shell, a defense mechanism that not all turtles possess.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Cats are creatures of habit and probably won’t care much for the change of scenery and change of routine that a vacation offers. Before taking your cat with you on any trip, think carefully about whether it would be an enjoyable experience for him.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Cats will remove most ticks during regular cleaning, but sometimes a tick will imbed itself in a spot that is hard to reach. Examine your cat for these parasites every time you groom him, or at least once a week.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Certain kinds of plants can be toxic to cats. Chewing on certain plants can lead to severe mouth, throat, or stomach irritation, or even death. Make sure these plants are removed from your home before bringing a cat into it.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Do not allow your snake to wrap himself around your neck. The muscle movement of a snake’s coils can constrict blood vessels in the neck and render a person unconscious in moments.');
dyk['Fish'].push('Fish will only gasp at the surface if they are suffocating because of poor oxygenation, parasites, damage to their gills, etc.');
dyk['Fish'].push('For most fish-only aquariums, six to eight hours of light a day is ample.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Garter snakes and ribbon snakes bear live young, as opposed to laying eggs like most other snakes.');
dyk['Fish'].push('Get in the habit of touching your tank with the back of your hand any time you walk by it, so you can immediately recognize an extreme temperature change.');
dyk['Fish'].push('Get to know your fish, and it will be easy for you to notice any changes that could indicate a problem.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Green anoles can turn from green to brown, or brown to green, in about one minute. Anoles are brown when they are sleeping or cold, and they are green when they are active or warm.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Green iguanas have three eyelids: an upper eyelid, a lower eyelid, and a third transparent eyelid that closes from the bottom up and aids in eye lubrication.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Hatchling and baby bearded dragons will sometimes sit and raise one of their forelimbs above their head, and then slowly lower it back down, almost as if they are waving “Hello” to you.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('Hearing your dog’s nails clicking on the floor is a good sign that it’s time to trim his nails.');
dyk['Cats'].push('If you adopt a kitten, consider purchasing smaller, shallower food and water bowls that are designed especially for kittens.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('If you decide to feed your dog a home-cooked diet, get well acquainted with canine nutritional needs so you can be sure your dog is not missing out on any vital nutrients.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('If you have a dog that does not enjoy baths, you can try to help him through the process by talking calmly to him or even singing. The sound of your voice should help to soothe him.');
dyk['Cats'].push('If you have an older cat and you live in a multi-level home, place water bowls on every floor and in different places, in case he gets thirsty and is unable to reach his usual drinking spot.');
dyk['Cats'].push('If you have more than one cat, you should have at least one scratching post per kitty.');
dyk['Cats'].push('If you train your cat to walk on a leash, don’t expect him to heel the way a dog does; he’ll more likely just follow along behind you.');
dyk['Cats'].push('If you’re going to get a purebred cat, it may be possible to attain one from a local animal shelter, as some purebred cats are put up for adoption by breeders because they are not show quality or do not meet a certain breed standard.');
dyk['Fish'].push('If you’re going to keep tetras, make sure you keep several; a tetra that is not part of a school can stress itself to the point of sickness or even death.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Injuries are common for reptiles, probably more so than disease, and burns from a heating lamp or ceramic heater are one of the most common injuries.');
dyk['Cats'].push('It’s a great idea to trim your cat’s nails at the start of a grooming session, as the shorter his nails are, the more likely you will make it through the entire session without getting scratched.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Keep in mind that many cats have severe reactions to medications like aspirin, so as much as it hurts you to see your cat in pain, wait for a prescription from your veterinarian before giving any medication to your kitty.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Leopard geckos are very alert animals and always very attentive to what is going on around them. Many times they will wander right over to your hand when you place it in the cage, possibly even climbing right onto it.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Make sure your cat’s collar fits properly and won’t irritate his neck or affect his breathing and swallowing. A general rule is to allow enough room for two fingers to fit between the collar and the neck.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Male cats should be neutered before puberty (usually around 6 months of age). Female cats should be spayed between 6 and 8 months of age.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Metabolic bone disease (also called fibrous osteodystrophy) is caused by a poor diet and/or a lack of exposure to ultraviolet light.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('Most dogs love treats like apple slices, rice cakes, or peanut butter, but keep in mind that some human foods can make dogs very sick. Check with your veterinarian before feeding these kinds of foods to your dog.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Newborn boas are just over a foot long, but they will eventually grow to be 10 to 12 feet long.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('Obedience training is foundational for all organized canine sports. If a dog does not have a competence in obedience, he will be unsuccessful in agility, tracking, and other sports.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('On dogs, ticks tend to prefer areas near the ears, head, and neck, so check these spots most often.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('One of the best ways to prepare for an emergency is to have certain medical supplies on hand, including tweezers, antibacterial ointment, rubbing alcohol, gauze pads, and bandages.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('One of the most important things to do before traveling with your dog is to make sure he is up to date on all his vaccinations.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Placing a scratching post near your cat’s bed is a great idea, because cats love a good stretch when they first wake up, and a scratching post can provide both a stretch and some scratching for your kitty.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Quality cat foods will contain at least 4 percent taurine, an essential amino acid that should always be included in a cat’s diet. Cats that do not get enough taurine can have severe eye problems, which can eventually lead to blindness.');
dyk['Fish'].push('Regular, partial water changes are unequaled in their ability to keep a tank fresh and the fish healthy.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Reptiles that are referred to as “imported” can almost always be assumed to be wild-caught reptiles.');
dyk['Cats'].push('Since your cat will take care of most of his cleaning needs, you should really only need to bathe him once in a while, when he’s really dirty.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Some corn snakes will refuse to eat in the daytime and may only be comfortable eating in the dark.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Stress can be a major problem for reptiles. A common form of stress is heat stress, caused by extreme high temperatures in the terrarium.');
dyk['Cats'].push('To avoid the danger of your cat choking on a piece of a toy, do not give him toys that have small parts that can be torn off, such as bells, feathers, or pom-poms.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('To feed a garter snake or ribbon snake, place several living fish in his water bowl and let him decide when to eat. Once he’s hungry, he will slide into the bowl and swing his head around until he gets a fish in his mouth and swallow it whole.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Treefrogs use a system of vocal trills to communicate with each other. If a predator draws near, the treefrogs will be silent until he has moved on.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('Unlike other reptiles, newts seem to be able to regulate their eating and rarely become obese.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('When brushing your dog’s teeth, focus on removing food residue from the outsides of the teeth, because your dog’s tongue can clean the inside surfaces well enough.');
dyk['Fish'].push('When conducting a water change, make sure that the replacement water is the same temperature as the water that was removed to avoid shocking your fish.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('When looking for a veterinarian, if the clinic you are most interested in does not offer every service you would like yours to have, ask if they will refer you to a specialist if the need arises.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('When training, keep in mind that puppies have short attention spans, so keep your sessions very short at first, gradually increasing the amount of time spent each day.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('While it certainly is possible to get salmonella from a reptile, you are much more likely to get it from eating chicken or eggs.');
dyk['Fish'].push('While it is possible to build your own tank stand, the stability of a stand is extremely important, so unless you are a master craftsman, a commercially-made stand that is sized to fit your aquarium is your best option.');
dyk['Reptiles'].push('You should always wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap before and after handling any reptile.');
dyk['Dogs'].push('Your dog should wear a collar with an identification tag at all times. A collar can be used to restrain in case of emergency, and the identification tag can be used to easily identify him and return him to his owner if he is ever lost.');