Mite infestation in hedgehogs causes irritation and damage to the skin, quills, and hair of affected animals. Most hedgehog owners won’t realize that their pets have mites until they see the damage caused by the mites on their pets. Affected pets appear to spend a lot of time biting, licking, scratching, or chewing themselves. ThereContinue reading “Mite Treatment In Hedgehogs”
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Can Arthritic Cats Benefit From A Change In Diet?
Arthritis is a condition known to be highly age-related, especially among cats. It’s also been shown, through recent studies, that arthritis and other joint problems are correlated with a cat’s nutrition and quality of life. But one factor that plays a significant role in treating arthritis is weight management. It’s recommended to have pet catsContinue reading “Can Arthritic Cats Benefit From A Change In Diet?”
Typical Health Problems of African Pygmy Hedgehogs
African pygmy hedgehogs can stay healthy and active and many health problems can be prevented if you will seriously commit to giving your beloved pet the right attention as well as care for as long as you possibly can. Having said that, there are times when problems come up even if you’ve made a lotContinue reading “Typical Health Problems of African Pygmy Hedgehogs”
Top Reasons to Get Your Cat Groomed
Cats are highly popular for being fussy as well as meticulous when it comes to grooming themselves. Despite this fact, they can still reap benefits if they get professional grooming help. The following are just some of the top reasons you should consider seeking professional grooming help regularly for your beloved cat: Obese cats orContinue reading “Top Reasons to Get Your Cat Groomed”
Allowing Your Hamster to Free Roam
If you own a hamster, have you ever thought about ways to help him get his daily exercise? You can provide him with toys, tunnels, and platforms in his cage to encourage him to move about. You can also place an exercise wheel in the cage. Just make sure the cage is not in aContinue reading “Allowing Your Hamster to Free Roam”
Warning Signs That a Pet Introduction is Going Bad
In many cases, multi-pet households with cats and dogs are able to live together peacefully with virtually no hostilities towards each other. But in some cases, various pets staying in one roof won’t stay peaceful for a very long time. What signs of aggression or hostility should you watch out for? We’ve listed a fewContinue reading “Warning Signs That a Pet Introduction is Going Bad”
Does Your Cat Display Aggressive Behaviors?
The predator instincts of pet cats can still be displayed in certain situations, such as when they are at play, during social interactions with other cats, animals, or humans, or when they find themselves in stressful situations. Domestication hasn’t eliminated these instincts that are also responsible for aggressive displays of the behavior of pet cats.Continue reading “Does Your Cat Display Aggressive Behaviors?”
Why it’s Critical to Keep the Litter Box Clean
Cats are fussy creatures that will only decide to “do their business” inside the litter box if their very own litter box is squeaky clean as well as free from any foul odor. Many cats are known to do their business elsewhere (possibly in your clothes drawer or laundry basket, which you do not everContinue reading “Why it’s Critical to Keep the Litter Box Clean”
What Causes DJD in Cats
Are you familiar with Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)? It is a chronic condition that can cause cartilage surrounding the joints to deteriorate in animals including cats. DJD is also known as Osteoarthritis which is a chronic inflammation that occurs due to the deterioration of the joint. This shouldn’t be confused with arthritis, which is oftenContinue reading “What Causes DJD in Cats”
How to Treat a Minor Cut in Cats
Does your cat like to play rough with other cats or animals in the home? What about outdoors? Does he climb trees, hide in bushes and shrubs, and pretty much run all over the neighborhood? Cats can be independent creatures, but when they’re out and about they can sometimes get hurt. Minor cuts or scrapesContinue reading “How to Treat a Minor Cut in Cats”
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