In general, guinea pigs can make cute little pocket pets when given the right opportunity to learn and grow in a positive environment. It’s important for guinea pigs to be in a home where they are socialized, loved, handled, and played with appropriately on a routine basis. When given the right opportunity, guinea pigs canContinue reading “Positive Behaviors in Guinea Pigs”
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Giving Your Pocket Pet Chew Toys
Are you considering getting a small pet, such as a gerbil, hamster, Guinea pig, or bunny? One thing that many of these smaller pets have in common is the fact that they have open-rooted teeth, which never stop growing. You’ll need to provide chew toys for your pet to nibble on. If these small animalsContinue reading “Giving Your Pocket Pet Chew Toys”
Why Play is Important for Pets
Pets enjoy playtime for one simple reason: it’s great fun. What they may not realize is that play is also an essential part of their health and wellness. Let’s take a closer look at why playtime is so important for your pet. It provides exercise. A pet who is playing is exercising, too. And that’sContinue reading “Why Play is Important for Pets”
Are You Reinforcing Your Pet’s Phobia?
Pet owners make the mistake of encouraging their pets’ phobia albeit unintentionally or for some, maybe intentionally. When they are frightened, they have a fight or flight response. A dog suffering from phobia or fear may think that running or hiding is the way to deal with this feeling. If your dog was able toContinue reading “Are You Reinforcing Your Pet’s Phobia?”
What To Do If Your Pocket Pet Is Sick
If you are taking care of small pets or pocket pets, you should be alert for any sign of illness so you can seek immediate medical intervention. Any changes in your pocket pets, like difficulty in breathing, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or being lethargic is a health issue that needs to be addressed by yourContinue reading “What To Do If Your Pocket Pet Is Sick”
Choosing an Exotic Pet
If you are looking for a new pet, you may want to consider getting an exotic pet. There are many different kinds of adorable exotic pets. You’ll need to do some research before choosing one. One thing that you’ll want to consider is your potential pet’s diet. A lot of exotics eat things like bugsContinue reading “Choosing an Exotic Pet”
Tips For Handling Hedgehogs
A hedgehog might look intimidating because of the quills on his body and you might even hesitate about touching them, however, it is important to note that, unlike the quills of the porcupine, they aren’t prickly and barbed. Socializing and interaction with your pet hedgehog is a necessity, thus the owners should learn how theyContinue reading “Tips For Handling Hedgehogs”
Helping An Adopted Puppy Adjust To His New Home
Are you about to welcome an adopted puppy into your home? You should do everything that you can to make your adopted puppy welcome and comfortable at your home from the first day onwards. The experience of your adopted furry canine friend during his first few days will spell a big difference in terms ofContinue reading “Helping An Adopted Puppy Adjust To His New Home”
Sneezing in Snakes
Did you know your snake can sneeze? Has there ever been a time when you’ve heard your snake give off a sound very similar to a sneeze? That sound was probably an actual sneeze. Snakes can sneeze or cough in similar ways to humans. If your snake is sneezing on a frequent basis, you shouldContinue reading “Sneezing in Snakes”
Tips To Achieving Harmony In A Multi-Pet Household
Living in a multi-pet household can be quite chaotic, especially if some of your pets do not get along. Pet owners have the sole responsibility of making sure that the atmosphere in their household is conducive to their pets’ welfare. They must ensure that everyone in the household gets along, even the other members ofContinue reading “Tips To Achieving Harmony In A Multi-Pet Household”
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