Prevention is and will always be better than any treatment, whether we talk about our health or that of our pets. However, in the case of pets, it can be a little difficult to think ahead and prevent potential accidents or unpleasant events. Spontaneous injuries don’t happen just to people. Pets can also be put […]
Long-haired guinea pig breeds appeared in the 16th century when they were brought to France by European traders. When it comes to small pets, many opt for the cute and adorable guinea pig. As a very popular first pet, guinea pigs usually behave well with children. There are several types of guinea pigs, but among
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Calcium is an essential mineral for many important functions in the body of an animal. It is necessary for the development of the fetal skeleton, as well as for the secretion of milk in lactating females. Calcium deficiency, hypocalcemia, in guinea pigs is more pronounced in pregnant and lactating females when their increased nutritional needs
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Even though they are often considered ideal pets for children and are usually nice and affectionate companions, in some situations hamsters can bite. It is rare for a hamster to be aggressive, yet it usually bites only when it is scared. Those tiny teeth may not cause as much damage as in the case of
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Not all exotic pets have tooth problems, but chinchillas’ teeth can be problematic. Chinchillas, like other exotic pets, have the type of teeth that grow continuously throughout life. These teeth may require regular dental cuts if the chinchilla does not naturally dull them. The Hypsodont dentition Herbivores, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, have
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If you have a cat and you want to purchase a chinchilla as a pet, I recommend that you think well and hard before disturbing the balance in the house. A chinchilla is a rodent, while cats are natural predators of most rodents. That said, that doesn’t mean your cat will return to its wild
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Honey is not only tasty but also a true source of health. People have used honey as a sweetener, but also for its antibacterial and antifungal properties since ancient times. The benefits of honey are due to its content of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and minerals like calcium, iron, sodium chloride, magnesium, phosphate, and potassium.
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It always brings us closer to people and pets when we share meals and treats with them. It’s always a lot of fun to get a snack, like a carrot, for example, cut it in half, and then share it with your smaller pet. Most of these small animals, guinea pigs included, not only enjoy,
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