Articles tagged with 'Pet owner basics'
What should I feed my rabbits?
Rabbits are herbivores (they eat plant material). In the wild, they eat predominantly grass, grazing for up to 6-8 hours a day. Their whole digestive tract from their teeth right down to the end of their gastrointestinal tract is adapted to this diet and eating pattern.
How should I house my bird?
Birds are highly intelligent animals who require regular exercise and mental stimulation. It’s important to ensure these needs will be met when choosing how to house your pet birds.
How do I litter train my ferret?
Cleaning up after ferrets who have been to the toilet is not necessarily one of the most fun things about owning them – but it’s very important!
What should I feed my guinea pigs?
Your guinea pigs are herbivores, which means they eat only plant material. Grass hay should be the high-fibre cornerstone of every guinea pig’s diet. The fibre in hay helps meet the important digestive health needs of herbivores such as guinea pigs.
What garden dangers must I protect my pet from?
Some of the most common garden dangers that pets need to be protected from include: Rat or mouse bait (rodent poisons) These are a common cause of pet poisonings. Most rat and mouse bait products use warfarin-like compounds (anti-coagulants) that kill animals slowly by causing uncontrolled bleeding.
Can I have a pet while renting or living in a strata property?
The information presented here is not intended to be relied on for legal advice and you should seek advice from the relevant authority and/or a lawyer about your individual circumstances.
How should I exercise my puppy?
Providing puppies with the opportunity to exercise is a very important aspect of their care. Apart from providing various health benefits, exercising also provides a good opportunity for your puppy to socialise with other friendly puppies, dogs and people too, which is vital for their behavioural development.
What can breeders do to avoid exaggerated physical features that compromise dog welfare?
Every breeder has an important responsibility to ensure their dogs are able to live a healthy, happy and long life. Some dog breeds have exaggerated physical features that cause pain and suffering and compromise dog welfare, leading to a poor quality of life.
How can I tell if my reptile is sick?
As many of you with reptilian pets would know, they can be challenging to read sometimes! Signs of illness can be very difficult to spot – because often there aren’t any!
Where should I keep my mice?
Location Where you place the enclosure for your pet mice is just as important as the type of enclosure and its accessories. So, where can you place the enclosure?