Articles tagged with 'Animals living together'

Aggression is one of the most common problems seen in behavioural practice. Aggression can be defined as a threat, challenge or...

Cats can be very territorial and sometimes they don’t like change very much. Your cat is probably used to being the...

For cats that are left on their own for long periods each day, it is a good idea to consider...

Introducing a new canine member to the family is a special and exciting time but can be a little overwhelming...

After the death of a pet, it is advisable to keep the normal daily routine of any remaining pets in...

Proactively socialising your puppy is very important. Puppies have what is called a ‘critical socialisation period’ between approximately 3 -17...

It is important to be well-researched before committing to a new pet, even if you are an experienced pet owner...

It is best to avoid mixing rabbits and guinea pigs together as guinea pigs can get some diseases from rabbits...

Both rabbits and cats are very sociable animals and can make wonderful companions for each other – it is not...

First consider if it would be safe and appropriate to have both a dog and cat as part of your...

Two male Siamese fighting fish will fight to protect territory and should never be placed in the same tank. Females...

Like all dogs, some greyhounds can happily co-exist with other animals, while others can never be trusted, whilst others will...

Goldfish (Carassius auratus) are social animals and when kept in groups can be seen regularly interacting with other goldfish. Keeping at least two...

Ferrets are very social animals, so keeping at least two ferrets together as a pair rather than a single pet...

Following the death of a fellow pet, other animals in the household may exhibit changes in their behaviour. These changes...

Horses naturally live in herds and a normal horse is never alone by choice. These facts drive the behaviour of...

Rabbits are a social species and have evolved to live in groups. In the wild, rabbits do not live alone....

Rabbits need the company of their own kind but you cannot just mix two unfamiliar rabbits without following the proper...

Desexing has numerous benefits for both male and female pet rabbits including reducing problem behaviours, facilitating easier bonding with new...