Articles tagged with 'Animals living together'
My cat is being aggressive towards my other cat, what should I do?
Aggressive behaviour (a threat, challenge, or attack) may include scratching, biting, and visual (e. g. , changes in posture, erect fur), vocal (e. g. , growling, hissing) and scent-based signals (e. g. , urine spraying).
Is socialising my puppy important?
Socialisation involves exposing an animal to a range of experiences to help them prepare for and cope with different situations, interactions, and environments. Between 3 and 17 weeks of age (the critical socialisation period), a puppy’s experiences will shape their mental health, and how they behave into adulthood.
How should I introduce my new dog or puppy to my existing cat?
Introducing a new canine member to the family is a special and exciting time, but it can be a little overwhelming for all concerned – especially if you already have a cat! However, this can be managed with planning to help keep everyone safe and to minimise stress.
One of my cats has died, should I get a companion for my remaining cat?
Losing a member of the family is difficult, both for human and non-human members of the household. It has been suggested that cats experience symptoms consistent with grief (e. g.
How should I introduce a new cat or kitten to my existing cat?
How well cats get along with each other is influenced by a range of factors related to the owner, the cats, the environment, and husbandry. In some situations, cats may learn to get along. In other cases, they may not be compatible.
Should I get another cat to provide company for my cat?
All cats are individuals and the way cats relate to one another varies – some cats enjoy the company of other cats, and some cats prefer not to interact with or have other cats around.
Does my horse need a companion?
Horses naturally live in herds and a normal horse is never alone by choice. These facts drive the behaviour of horses and cause them to do some of the things that can seem irrational to us – such as panic if they get separated from other horses.
How should I introduce my new dog to my existing dog?
How well dogs get along with each other is influenced by a range of factors related to the owner, the dogs, the environment, and husbandry. In some situations, dogs may learn to get along. In other cases, they may not be compatible.
How do I socialise my ferrets with people and other ferrets?
Normal social behaviour Domesticated ferrets, unlike their wild cousins (the polecat and the weasel), are diurnal animals (active during the day), and many can be kept in pairs or groups without conflict.
Can my ferrets get parasites?
Internal parasites Adult ferrets are rarely affected by internal parasites such as worms, but juvenile ferrets (whose immune systems are not fully developed) are susceptible to coccidiosis and Giardia – protozoal (single-celled) parasites that cause severe diarrhoea and weight loss.