Teaching a rat this trick is way easier than you’d think. “Playing basketball?” For sure! You can even teach your rat to paint! Watching rats play basketball is most probably one of the most fun things to do – you will be amazed just how clever these little critters can be! This exercise is used
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Q: My hamster seems to keep falling off his solid training wheel, which we bought a week ago. Is there something wrong with him, or should we just give him time to get used to the wheel? A: It is unusual for a hamster to fall from the wheel. Is it placed in a position
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You might remember Yax, the male yak character in the movie Zootopia. Let’s find out what the 10 cool things are of the yak. Rasta looks You’d be forgiven for thinking the yak looks like a Rastafarian, with his long coat. Some yaks have long fringes that grow over their eyes and faces. Sometimes, a
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When you bring your puppy home, this is the best time to start teaching him and then continue for the duration of his life. The earlier you start, the more memorable moments you will share, and every bit of time you invest in your puppy will bring you great rewards. But keep in mind that
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Dolphins are amazing animals and we simply cannot get enough of them. Here are some 10 cool things everyone wants to know about them. 1. Parties in the ocean This majestic animal often shows his beautiful appearance by jumping out of the water and putting on a show for everyone to see. He is
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Outdoor adventures with your dog are fun for both of you, but they might leave him dirty, muddy, covered in grass, or worse, with ticks in his fur. He is dependent on you to clean him up and remove anything that could irritate or harm him afterwards. If you are an active pair who loves
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Q: Should I start with a smaller cage, and then get a bigger cage as my cockatiel gets bigger? Or should I get a cage that would be ideally suited for an adult? A: Depending on how old your cockatiel is when you acquire it, a small cage would be more suitable initially. We recommend
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Old wives’ tales, long-tail stories and mythoi are handed down from generation to generation to the extent that we often believe them to be true. There are many such myths about cats that are commonly believed. The main problem with these is that they create a misunderstanding of our feline pets, often determining how people
Q: What should I do if a bee stings my cat in her mouth? A: If your cat gets stung in her mouth there is a very high risk of severe swelling, resulting in difficulty breathing. Also, if she gets stung by multiple bees, she may develop a fatal anaphylactic reaction, so it is advisable
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Children learn very quickly that punishment is a consequence of unwanted or naughty behaviour, but unlike children, animals do not understand punishment. A pet should never be punished, whether it be spraying him with water from a bottle, hitting him with a rolled-up newspaper, withholding food, scolding, or any other form of punishment. By punishing
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The first image that comes to mind when mentioning insects and food in the same sentence is the one of Simba in the movie The Lion King having to eat a ‘feast’ of mealworms and other insects, which his friends Pumba and Timone offered him for lunch. If you have not seen this humorous scene,
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Q: Besides brushing my dog’s teeth as regularly as possible, do I have to floss his teeth as well? A: Flossing a dog’s teeth is not usually possible (as they do not tolerate it or will not sit still), and it may damage the gums, so brushing is still the best option when it comes
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