The BIGGEST rule when picking out a home for your rat (or any rodent for that matter) is to NOT get an aquarium! Be 100% sure you get a cage! An aquarium has solid walls which doesn’t allow for ventilation. This allows ammonia to build up from the urine which, in turn, is detrimental to [...]
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No matter whether you have pets already or whether you are planning on getting pets in the future you should be concerned about the health of your pets and how you are going to deal with their health issues. Veterinarians are great for keeping you on track with their health, but you will need [...]
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Colic is the most common cause of pre-mature death in domestic horses. It is also the most frequent cause of major veterinary bills. However, the vast majority of colic cases could be easily prevented through correct management. A study of the existing research into this illness, including case studies covering thousands of cases of horse [...]
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Arthritis is a known condition that affects pets as well as their owners alike. One aspect that is not known is the fact that the cause of arthritis in pets is different from that in people. Arthritis found in people is usually accompanied with old age, when not in conjunction with another condition. This is [...]
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There are a variety of guinea pig illnesses that can affect your pet. Most conditions can be treated with better success if they’re caught early. This article will discuss some of the most common conditions that can affect cavies.
Guinea Pig Scurvy
Guinea pigs are unable to make their own vitamin C, so they need it in [...]
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