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If you have a rat who needs to have medicine, it can be a nightmare trying to get them to eat the crushed up tablet disguised in food or if it is a liquid medication, to syringe it down them. Here are some tried and tested tips. Read more...
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Rodent bedding should not only be kept clean and changed at very frequent intervals, it should be appropriate for the species concerned. This discussion intends to give an overview of the most appropriate bedding to use for rodents, and explains why the use of pine and cedar woods should be discouraged. Read more...
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Degus are sociable animals, so it is best to keep at least two animals. Never keep one degu, as it will not be happy and will not live for as long as it could do if it had a same sex friend. Read more...
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The life span of a gerbil is about 3 years, although many will reach 4 (and some even 5) years old. The most common colour for a gerbil is agouti; this name comes from the Agouti animal of South America, and is a speckled brown and grey. Read more...
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Of the many species of hamster that live in the wild, relativity few have found their way into the pet world. One of the most common of these is the Golden or Syrian hamster; although this is still a comparatively new pet which has only been available since its re-discovery in 1930. Read more...
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Respiratory disease is a horrible and distressing, and one of the most common causes of death in pet rats. Many rat lovers have lost a pet rat due to respiratory problems, despite having seen their vet and tried various medications. Read more...
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As rats are sociable animals, no matter how much attention you give them, they will be happier if they have a (same sex) friend or two living with them. The best way to do this is to get your rats from the same place at the same time. Read more...
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Mice make great pets, being intelligent, friendly and relatively low maintenance to keep. They live on average for 18 months – 2 years, are easily tamed and if handled properly very rarely, if ever, bite. Sociable by nature, mice are best kept in pairs or groups but can be kept singly. Read more...
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Chinchillas are sweet, entertaining and somewhat destructive little creatures, so if you are fond of your skirting boards, then think twice abut getting a chinchilla unless you have a separate room where they can play! Read more...
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This article deals specifically with dental disease in Chinchillas (Chinchilla Langier). Degus (Octodon degus) and Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus). Read more...
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Every year, by some estimates, about 10,000 dogs and cats are victims of accidental poisoning by automobile antifreeze. A pet does not have to drink a lot of antifreeze to be poisoned. Most brands of commercial antifreeze consist of 95 percent ethylene glycol, an extremely toxic chemical. Read more...
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Chocolate contains theobromine - a substance toxic to dogs. While most lethal cases of chocolate poisoning occur when small dogs eat large quantities of baking chocolate, owners should nonetheless keep their dogs and chocolates well-separated. Read more...
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This medication commonly used in people can cause severe toxicity if cats are given the drug, or ingest it accidentally. A single dose of one half to one tablet in a cat can cause poisoning, affecting the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. One extra strength tablet can be fatal. Read more...
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Did you know that each year in the United States, over one million animal-bite wounds are reported? Dogs and cats inflict the vast majority. On occasion the tables get turned on our canine friends though, and without warning they are recoiling from the pain inflicted by sharp, poison-injecting fangs. Read more...
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As any rat lover will tell you, rats make wonderful pets – they are friendly, intelligent, funny and loyal. However, like all species, there will be occasions where you get a rat that bites. Read more...
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