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Do Rabbits Smell Bad? How to Handle Pet Odor at Home
Rabbits are clean animals that groom themselves, and as herbivores their droppings are not very smelly, so indoor rabbits usually cause little trouble. Still, some situations smell; here is why and what to do.
Common Health Issues in Exotic Shorthairs and How to Care for Them
Exotic Shorthairs are prone to eye discharge, a short nose with breathing trouble, malocclusion, delicate paw pads, ear issues, and coat/skin problems from poor self-grooming. Daily cleaning, brushing, and early vet care keep these in check.
Can Cats Get Acne Too?
Yes, cats can get acne, also called feline acne. Any age can be affected, but it is very treatable. Here is what you need to know about feline acne.
French Bulldog Temperament: Is a Frenchie Easy to Keep?
The French Bulldog's cute, comical look has won many fans, but before getting one, people often know little about it. A Frenchie is greedy, lazy, and prone to body odor, and is not among the easier dogs to keep. Here is why.
How to Feed an Exotic Shorthair Cat
Exotic Shorthairs need wide, shallow ceramic bowls and a small-nozzle bottle; small kibble fed on a schedule. Daily eye/nose care, brushing, ear checks, malocclusion watch, stool monitoring, diet variety, low-dust litter, and regular deworming and vaccines keep them healthy.
Which Dog Breeds Have Little Body Odor?
Some people dislike dogs because of their smell, but many breeds have very little, almost none. Strong odor usually comes from poor grooming or wrong feeding. Here are a few low-odor breeds.
How to Clean a Hamster Cage: Steps and Tips
A clean cage is the foundation of hamster health. Wipe the wire mesh with a damp cloth (never water, to avoid rust), wash the bottle and bowl daily, scrub often-ignored toys, spot-clean wet bedding and change it every few days, refresh the nest, and finish with 75% alcohol spray once dry. For a newly arrived hamster, avoid daily full cleanings so the environment stays stable.
How should a Pomeranian be groomed?
Daily grooming for a Pomeranian requires attention to a few key points. Because their coat is dense, it needs daily brushing with a pin brush and comb to prevent matting and shedding. Their sensitive skin means baths should be limited to about once a month using pet-specific shampoo and conditioner.
Could an expert just tell me roughly how old the dog in the photo is? I know nothing about dogs
A full-body photo cannot accurately show age; clinically age is judged by teeth, with more wear in older dogs, plus expression, gait, and coat. From the photo this dog looks about 8-12 months, at most one year.
How long after disinfecting a dog’s bowls can they be used?
Dog bowls can be disinfected by boiling; after cooling they are reusable. Disinfect weekly by boiling 30 minutes, or use 0.1% disinfectant or 3% hot alkaline water, then rinse well so the dog does not ingest it.