Pet cats and dogs can suffer from urinary tract infections at any time in their lives. Knowing the common predisposing factors can go a long way in protecting your pet against the problem. Here are the most common ways that pets may acquire urinary tract infection: Bacteria that get picked up by your pets fromContinue reading “Important Predisposing Factors Of Urinary Tract Infection In Pets”
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Grooming Problems Of Chinchillas
Like cats, chinchillas have fastidious grooming habits. They spend a good portion of their day keeping themselves clean. Chinchillas are known for having a distinct odor even when they’re fixed. But with a well-maintained enclosure and placing the enclosure in a room with proper ventilation, these odors can be minimized. Even if they have theContinue reading “Grooming Problems Of Chinchillas”
Skin Infections In Dogs
The skin is the outer covering of the body. It is made of soft, flexible tissues that cover the body. The skin has three main functions: sensation, regulation, and protection. The skin of dogs contains beneficial microorganisms that are regular inhabitants of the skin. These are natural flora. On the other hand, when a canine’sContinue reading “Skin Infections In Dogs”
Can Ferrets Be Placed In The Same Exclosure?
Ferrets can be placed with another ferret in one cage but this should be done with careful consideration. They used to be natural predators and they could still have this instinct even if they are kept as pets. Size is a factor when housing a ferret with another animal. There are instances when smalls petsContinue reading “Can Ferrets Be Placed In The Same Exclosure?”
The Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet
Has your pet been spayed or neutered? It’s an important health step for just about every animal companion. But why is this simple procedure so important? Spaying or neutering a pet helps them avoid many health problems. The risk of genital cancers, as well as breast and prostate cancers, is virtually nonexistent. And common ailmentsContinue reading “The Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet”
Why Toilet Bowls Should Be Off-Limits To Pets
The toilet is filled with various types of bacteria that may harm your pets. Chemical residues may also cause your pet to fall ill. Once you start noticing your pets having foul breath and are taking their daily dose of water from the toilet, then this may be caused by also taking in other substancesContinue reading “Why Toilet Bowls Should Be Off-Limits To Pets”
Deciphering Strange Degus Behaviors
Owners of pet degus usually perceive it as a display of aggressive behavior when their pets nip the nails of the other degu and chase one another. However, these are just common behaviors if you have more than one pet degu that you keep in the same enclosure with the other degus, Degus commonly engageContinue reading “Deciphering Strange Degus Behaviors”
Hedgehogs As Pets
The most common type of hedgehogs as pets are called the African Pygmies. Their bodies are covered with quills or spines except for their limbs, face, and tummy. But unlike porcupines, these quills are not barbed and they are hollow. Hedgehogs naturally curl into a ball when they get frightened or perceive any threats; thisContinue reading “Hedgehogs As Pets”
What Do Guinea Pigs Eat?
Are you considering adopting a guinea pig in the near future? These little critters make great pets for most families. One of the first considerations you’ll need to make, of course, is what your pet will eat. Guinea pigs eat three main things: timothy hay, their pellet food, and fresh fruits and veggies. Timothy hayContinue reading “What Do Guinea Pigs Eat?”
Strange Behaviors Displayed By Degus
Degus love play-fights but exotic pet owners of degus think that their degus are showing aggression when they start nipping the nails of their fellow degus and chasing one another. However, these behaviors are very common if there are two or more of them that are staying in the same enclosure. Rest assured that thisContinue reading “Strange Behaviors Displayed By Degus”
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