AnimalTalk Your guide to responsible pet ownership
Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
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Is the Chinchilla right for me? (Part 1)
South American chinchillas are kept as pets all over the world. Chinchillas are crepuscular rodents and sleep for most of the day, being active from the twilight hours into the night. Chinchillas are suitable pets for working adults, students and high school learners.
Read More »A to Z on pet care (Part 2 of 3)
Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
Read More »Q & A: What causes laminitis in ponies and how can it be prevented and treated?
Q. What causes laminitis in ponies and how can it be prevented and treated? Laminitis is one of the most painful, crippling diseases of horses, ponies and donkeys.
Read More »A to Z on pet care (Part 1 of 3)
Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
Read More »What to consider before buying your first parrot
Q & A: Can cats become ‘senile’ in old age?
Q.I have heard that dogs can become senile in old age. Is this true for cats as well?
Read More »Can parrots be infected by viruses, bacteria or parasites affecting wild birds?
My parrot enjoys spending time in the garden (I place his cage in a nice shady spot), but I’m worried about diseases he could pick up from wild birds. Can parrots be infected by viruses, bacteria or parasites affecting wild birds and is there anything I can do to protect him?
Read More »Q & A: My dog becomes very anxious every time I leave him alone at home. I think he suffers from separation anxiety.
Q. My dog becomes very anxious every time I leave him alone at home. I think he suffers from separation anxiety. Please give me advice on how to best deal with the situation, as I need to go to work every weekday and cannot take him along.
Read More »The A to Z of getting through winter
Our handy guide will help you keep your pets warm and safe
Read More »5 Things you should do for your chinchilla
Related to guinea pigs, chinchillas are rodents who proudly sport the softest and densest fur of all the world’s animals. They hail from South America, where they have lived in the Andes mountain range since antiquity.
Read More »Q & A: Why does your dog chase and jump on cars?
Q. Why does your dog chase and jump on cars? A. Most dogs have some instinct to chase moving objects. How strong the instinct is depends on the breed of dog. For example, dogs who were bred to herd or to assist ...
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