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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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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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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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