Related Articles to Helping Injured Wild Animals, Ethics and Legality
-
There is something immensely satisfying in taking in a rescue dog, in many cases someone else has either been unable to cope or it had became a burden or a nuisance, in some cases it is because of a marriage breakup, bereavement or for allergy or medical reasons. Read more...
-
Flystrike is a horrible illness that can cause terrible pain and distress to an animal and can even lead to death. However, there are simple, easy steps you can take to help prevent it. Read more...
-
Rabbits have been popular pets for centuries, and live on average to about 5 years old. They are usually very docile creatures but, if cornered, frightened or frustrated, can get nervous and will bite or 'attack' you by scrabbling with their front paws. Read more...
-
It is usually assumed that cats will not cooperate for physical therapy post operatively, but contrary to popular belief, most do not resist treatment. Physical therapy reduces pain and swelling, increases strength in weakened muscles and improves the flexibility of joints. Read more...
-
Moving house can be a very stressful time for your cat. Territorial battles may occur with other local cats. This article is based on a question asked at the Televets Pet Question and Answer service. Read more...
-
Introducing a cat to a household already containing a dog is a scenario many will be faced with at some point. It is a tricky situation, but with careful planning and a bit of patience, problems can be avoided. Here behaviorist Stan Rawlinson gives his advice on how to introduce a dog to a cat! Read more...
-
One of the most common questions asked of a veterinarian by an expectant parent (or grandparents) is how to introduce a new baby to the resident dog. There are three types of dogs about which parents should be particularly concerned. Read more...
-
When your full-grown cat cuddles on you lap, kneading you with his paws and purring like a jet engine, he appears to be reenacting a nursing behavior from his kitten days. Unfortunately, this close "familial" bond may lead to problems if you add a new member to your human family. Read more...
-
Ferrets usually get along fine with cats & dogs. Never leave hunting breeds like terriers and hounds alone with ferrets though. If you have small mammals (rodents, rabbits), you must exercise extreme caution with regards to ferrets. They are natural enemies, and your ferret may kill them. Read more...
-
Rabbits are strict herbivores that eat a variety of plants in the wild. Although they prefer grass and leaves, they can digest more fibrous foods and are able to survive on sparse vegetation. Read more...
-
Guinea pigs, as with most animals, need exercise to stay fit and healthy. Having a big area to explore and bullet around in also keeps our furry friends stimulated and entertained, which is equally as important. Read more...
-
Quite often a simple noise aversion technique can stop many unwanted and irritating behaviours such as jumping up aggression, barking and predatory chasing (i.e. cats or other dogs). Read more...
-
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...
-
It isn't always easy for us humans to sex young rabbits. Rabbits know immediately when they meet! Behavior doesn’t always help in identifying the sex of a rabbit. Mounting is dominance behavior and both sexes will do this, often the females more than the males. Read more...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
