Articles tagged with 'Pet care'
How should I handle my chickens?
Chickens who need to be examined should be caught quickly and cleanly, with minimal stress. You may sometimes be able to easily catch a chicken at night-time, simply by lifting them off their roosting perch.
How do I know if this is my bird?
Identifying your bird with confidence Can you honestly say that, if your bird was in a cage full of similar birds (species, sex, and colour) that you could unhesitatingly point to one of them and say, “That’s my bird!
How should I interact with and handle my rats?
Their curious nature and friendly disposition generally make rats relatively easy to handle and their intelligence makes them easy to train. You should only use positive reinforcement (reward-based training using food treats and other things they value) to train them and they must never be punished.
How can I keep my guinea pigs entertained, alert, and interested in their environment?
In order to answer this question, it’s first necessary to consider how guinea pigs behave in the wild!
Why and how should I groom my dog?
Grooming the dogs in your care is important. There are health and welfare benefits over and above making their coat look great and well-cared-for. Benefits of grooming Some of the benefits are obvious such as keeping the coat tidy, removing knots, and making the coat look well-cared-for.
Where should I keep my rabbits?
Rabbits can be housed indoors, outdoors, or a combination of both. There are some basic considerations for housing, and then special factors that depend on the location the rabbits are housed. Size Many hutches marketed for rabbits are too small; these active and inquisitive animals need plenty of space.
How should I care for my turtles?
Australia is home to over 20 species of freshwater turtle. They all share the characteristic of retracting their head and neck beneath their shell by folding it to one side (‘side-necked’ turtles), rather than drawing their head backwards as do most of the world’s species of turtles and tortoises.
How should I care for my birds?
Are birds the right companion animals for me? What is the right bird for me? There are plenty of studies that prove that birds are very intelligent. They are very clever; they can comprehend and learn things; they can learn to use tools; they have excellent memory.
How should I groom my rats?
Rats are very clean and usually do a great job of grooming themselves. Washing your rat Because of their cleanliness, rats rarely need a wash. The exceptions are elderly or arthritic pets who can’t wash themselves, or pets who have somehow gotten really dirty and can’t clean themselves.
Why is my guinea pig scratching?
Many owners are distressed when they see their guinea pigs scratching, especially if they are breaking their own skin with the nails. Some will even scratch so much that they actually have a seizure. So, what causes guinea pigs to become so itchy?