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How Much Water Should My Hamster Drink?

Pets Team 14 years ago
Water is an important part of a hamster’s diet and should be available at all times. You may use a gravity-flow bottle, placed at an acceptable height, where the hamster is comfortable reaching to. Water should be changed daily to ensure that algae do not form in your hamster’s water bottle.

Top 10 Poisonous Foods for Cats

Pets Team 14 years ago
1. Medications for people: Pets have a much greater sensitivity to many of the common over-the-counter and prescription medications that may be in your home.

Smoking Kills Our Pets

Pets Team 14 years ago
The detrimental effects smoking has on humans are well known, and recent studies have shown that second-hand smoke affects our pets just as badly, or worse.

Healthy Dental Hygiene for Dogs

Pets Team 14 years ago
Did you know that dogs are more than twice as likely to develop dental diseases? This is because their mouth is slightly alkaline and also because they don’t get their teeth brushed as often as we humans do. When bacteria multiplies, the problems multiply as well. This can lead to very painful situations such as tooth loss and gum diseases, in severe cases bacteria may spread throughout the dog’s body, potentially resulting in heart and liver diseases.

Types of Hay

Pets Team 14 years ago
Alfalfa Hay Alfalfa hay is high in fibre, protein, energy, and calcium. This hay is ideal for young or lactating animals as well as those that are recovering from surgery or illnesses. Once an animal reaches adulthood or completes recovery, Alfalfa hay should be replaced with other types of hay.

Toys for Rabbits

Pets Team 14 years ago
Rabbits are playful animals and are a lot of fun to watch when they’re playing. Rabbit toys are something that both you and your rabbit can enjoy. A fun selection of items will keep your rabbit entertained, especially when it is in a cage or a pen for the majority of the time. When your rabbit is let out to play, you can provide it with toys and activities to keep its environment stimulating.

How to Clean Your Cat's Teeth

Pets Team 14 years ago
Providing your cat with adequate dental care will go a long way in preventing dental diseases like feline gingivitis. This is a step-by-step guide to brushing your cat’s teeth.

How to Clip Your Guinea Pig's Nails

Pets Team 14 years ago
A guinea pig’s nails grow constantly and will eventually turn long and grow inwards, causing harm to their feet. If left unattended, the long nails will affect the way they walk or even pierce into the flesh – causing pain and infections.

Vitamin C Deficiency in Guinea Pigs

Pets Team 14 years ago
Just like us, guinea pigs cannot produce Vitamin C by themselves and may require supplements for healthy growth and well-being, if their diets do not contain sufficient amount of the nutrient.

Preventing Rabbit Hairballs

Pets Team 14 years ago
Like cats, rabbits are heavy groomers. When licking their coats to clean themselves, rabbits risk ingesting large amounts of loose fur. These furs subsequently ball up in their stomachs and form hairballs, which are medically known as trichobezoars. This condition is also known as “wool block”. However, unlike cats, rabbits do not possess the ability to regurgitate hairballs. Because of this, hairballs in rabbits can become potentially fatal, especially when it begins to affect their digestive systems and cause constipation and other digestive problems.

Preventing Cat Hairballs

Pets Team 14 years ago
They keep themselves neat and clean by spending a large part of their day licking their coats. As a result of this, cats tend to swallow great amounts of loose hair, which then collect and form into a hardened mass called a trichobezoar within their guts. These hairballs are, more often than not, harmless, but in severe cases can cause constipation and blockage of the digestive tract.

Rabbit Proofing Your Home

Pets Team 14 years ago
Rabbits are naturally curious animals. They enjoy exploring and are apt to chew on any objects they can find. Rabbit proofing helps to prevent your rabbits from damaging your property. It also protects your rabbits from harm such as being electrocuted or burned by chewing up electrical wires.

Female Dogs in Heat

Pets Team 14 years ago
If your female dog has not been neutered or spayed, she is considered to be intact. Intact dogs tend to have their first heat cycle somewhere between six to 12 months of age. However, larger dog breeds may sometimes have their first seasonal mentrual cycle when they are 12 months or older.

The Ugly Truth About Declawing

Pets Team 14 years ago
Declawing refers to the surgery performed on cats to remove their claws to prevent them from scratching. Contrary to popular belief, it is in no way comparable to removing a toenail. This is because a cat’s claws are closely attached to its toe bones. The surgery removes the last joint of the cat’s toe bone to ensure that the claw does not grow back. Many veterinarians are reluctant to offer declawing services, as it is not beneficial for cats. In fact, declawing can lead to many painful complications.