Chinchillas will require items that they can chew on so that they can maintain ideal health for their teeth and prevent critical dental issues that may even be fatal. Give your pet chinchilla a cuttlebone, pumice stone, or even hard wooden items that are made from chinchilla-friendly wood. Gnawing on these items will help inContinue reading “Essentials Of A Chinchilla Enclosure”
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Housing Syrian Hamsters
In their natural environments where they live, Syrian hamsters live solitary lives. They spend most of their time alone, sleeping in their burrows or scurrying from one section to another in their network of underground tunnels. Loner behavior like this is the reason why it is not a good idea to house multiple breeds ofContinue reading “Housing Syrian Hamsters”
Hamster Bedding And Nesting Material Options
You will need to be able to provide your pet hamster with two kinds of bedding material. One kind is the one that is on the habitat or cage flooring. The other kind is the type that goes into the animal’s sleeping space. There are various options like grains, grasses, paper, and wood. Materials likeContinue reading “Hamster Bedding And Nesting Material Options”
Where to Put the Litter Box
One great thing about cats is that they don’t need to be taken out to use the bathroom. But it turns out that cats can be rather picky about where their bathroom is located. So, where exactly should you put Fluffy’s litter box? The first rule of thumb to follow is to put the boxContinue reading “Where to Put the Litter Box”
How Flea Collars Work
A flea collar is another device that can get rid of fleas in your pet’s body. The collar can work in two ways. One way that the collar works is by releasing gas fumes that are toxic for fleas and ticks. Once these parasites are dead, they will no longer bite the animal. But theContinue reading “How Flea Collars Work”
Reasons Why Your Pet Rabbit Keeps On Scratching
When your pet rabbit seems to scratch more than often, it is probably suffering from a problem. It needs to be addressed soon to provide comfort to your pet. Who knows, it could be something treatable such as mite and allergies? Pruritus refers to a severe scratching episode. When a rabbit feels itchy, the usualContinue reading “Reasons Why Your Pet Rabbit Keeps On Scratching”
Keeping Your Pet Turtles Healthy
Keeping your pet turtle fed properly with healthy food is an essential part of a healthy and long life. The diets of pet turtles can differ much as they depend on what species you have. There are species such as softshell turtles, that eat mostly meat and fish. Then there are others such as red-earedContinue reading “Keeping Your Pet Turtles Healthy”
Selecting An Ideal Enclosure For Your Pet Syrian Hamster
When selecting an enclosure for your pet Syrian hamster, consider several aspects. It is essential that you select an enclosure that has ample space, safe, and simple to clean. It is unfortunate that most cage or enclosure designs that you see in pet supply shops usually do not fulfill all three requirements for housing SyrianContinue reading “Selecting An Ideal Enclosure For Your Pet Syrian Hamster”
Rodent Bites in Pet Reptiles
Pet reptiles are prone to infections and injuries from rodent bites. They mainly feed on live rodents and sometimes play first with the rodents before eating them. Some rodents also sneak inside reptile enclosures that are left open. Sick reptiles are particularly prone to bites as they are weak to overpower the rodents. Rodent bitesContinue reading “Rodent Bites in Pet Reptiles”
How To Introduce A Young Cat To An Older Dog
How do you prepare to bring a young cat to a home with an older dog in the residence? You’ll be glad to know that dogs are usually friendly and sociable. They are more open to meeting a new member of the household. Since your pet dog is friendlier, adjust the setup to ensure theContinue reading “How To Introduce A Young Cat To An Older Dog”
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