A diabetic dwarf hamster will have all or some of the following symptoms: 1. Increased thirst, drinking excessively. 2. Peeing excessively, strong smelly urine with either a sweetish smell or a acetone (nail polish remover smell). 3. Sudden weight loss or weight gain. 4. Tiredness (sleeping more than usual) or excessive exercise or a combination… Continue reading
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Some routine cares for hamsters
Food and Water The hamster should be fed a basic hamster mix each evening as it wakes and can also be fed additional supplements. If the hamster wakes very late it can be encouraged to wake earlier by feeding earlier in the evening and tapping on the side of the cage to wake the hamster.… Continue reading
Can I made homemade dog food?
Forget the restaurant doggy bag. These days, more dogs are dining on their own patios, gulping down homemade dog food. “We have seen a steady increase in the number of people who are asking for help with making a homemade diet,” says Sarah Abood, DVM, PhD, an assistant professor of small animal clinical sciences at… Continue reading
Infection in cats – respiratory disease
Upper respiratory infections are a common cause of feline respiratory disease, especially in young kittens. Feline upper respiratory infections are actually caused by a number of different organisms, all of which produce very similar respiratory disease symptoms. Common Causes of Upper Respiratory Infection in Cats Viral infections are most commonly implicated in causing feline upper… Continue reading
Things that you should know before buying an exotic pet
When people hear the word “pets” they might think of sweet puppies, fluffy kittens or a shiny goldfish in their aquarium. But, there are many more varieties of animals in the world. A lot of the stores will call any animal besides those exotic. Many people think that their pets should reflect more felicity than… Continue reading
I want a pet bird, but I wonder it is right for me
Pet Parrots Can be Very Messy, Loud and Expensive Before you decide to bring home a pet bird or parrot, make sure you know what you are getting in to. Before you decide to get your first pet bird, there is a lot of research that you should do. Getting a parrot or pet bird… Continue reading
Can I take care for a frog at home?
Important! Frogs can make lovely pets, but frogs in the wild are facing population declines and extinction largely as a result of human activities. Unfortunately, the pet trade is likely contributing to the amphibian extinction crisis and the spread of an devastating infection by Chytrid fungus. For this reason, you should only buy frogs that… Continue reading
Pet squirrels – how to take care for them?
Squirrels are adorable little critters that are fun to watch in the wild, and can make wonderful pets! They are found almost everywhere in the world and in several different climates. Description: Squirrels are small rodents varying form 6-12 inches in body length and 4-10 inches in tail length. Weight for flying and red… Continue reading