Why not relax and play with your pets every day? It doesn’t matter what kind of pet you have – he needs your attention and will appreciate spending quality time with you. Here are a few ideas for you to try with your pets. Rabbit 1. Build a maze Cut holes in the sides of […]
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Guinea pigs make great first pets and are relatively easy to look after. Before getting a guinea pig make sure that you have the time, budget and knowledge to meet all his needs. Different breeds There are many different breeds of guinea pigs on the market. Some of these breeds include the Coronet, Silkie and
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Have you ever wondered whether you should brush your guinea pig’s teeth? The short answer is no. Guinea pigs do not need tooth brushing. Their teeth, unlike ours, grow continuously throughout their lives and are not prone to developing cavities as ours are. Their high fibre diet also helps to keep the teeth clean. It
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As we get to the end of another hectic year, it is time to relax a bit. And what better way than to relax and play with your pets? It doesn’t matter what kind of pet you have – he needs your attention and will appreciate spending quality time with you. Here are a few
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Q: How do I know my guinea pig is ill and that I should take him to the vet? A: Guinea pigs are generally very hardy animals, but, like all rodents, they are very vulnerable to stress associated with poor care, the wrong diet or even temperatures that are too warm or too cold. Your
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Anybody who has ever had long hair will know how painful it can be to remove knots from your hair, especially if you are sensitive to pain. Now, imagine how painful it will be if those knots formed mats in your hair. Animals feel pain too, and you wouldn’t want them to suffer and be
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It has become very trendy to celebrate our pets’ birthdays with an event similar to a child’s birthday party. We celebrate their actual birthdays or, if the date of birth is not known, some people use the date they adopted their pet. But most animals age faster than humans, which means they are actually older
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In his natural environment, your guinea pig wouldn’t sit in a cage all day and night. He would be out in the wild, running and foraging for food. Although he is much safer with you, he still needs some stimulation to keep his mind active. One way to do this, is to play games with
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