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How to Mix Rabbit Feed
Proper feed mixing matters for healthy growth. Rabbit feed falls into greens, energy, and protein. Here is how to mix it.
Factors That Affect Kit Survival Rate
The period right after weaning is critical — kits switch from milk to feed and start independent life, but their systems are immature and they are naturally timid, making them prone to stress and death. Here are the key factors affecting kit survival.
Hamster Wet Tail
Wet tail is a serious, contagious hamster diarrhea that can kill in days. Learn the signs, treatment and how to prevent its spread.
Common Abdominal Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Ascites, Stomach Bleeding and More
Abdominal disease hits the stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas and peritoneum, causing vomiting, diarrhea, pain and fluid buildup. Learn the signs and treatments.
Four Benefits of Grass for Rabbits
Many new owners think carrots are a rabbit's staple — wrong. Grass is the staple. Here are four reasons hay matters so much.
How to Prevent Rabbit Yellow Urine Disease
Yellow urine disease is a major threat to young kits, usually appearing around 7 days of age with a high death rate if untreated. Preventing doe mastitis is the key. Here is how.
Causes and Control of Kit Yellow Urine Disease
Kit yellow urine disease is acute enteritis named for the yellow stools. Hot humid summer and doe milk problems are major factors. Here is what causes it and how to control it.
Is Yellow Rabbit Urine a Sign of Yellow Urine Disease?
Brief yellow urine is usually diet-related and needs a feed change. True yellow urine disease strikes nursing kits. Here is how to tell them apart.
Rabbit Staphylococcosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Rabbit staphylococcosis is a common contagious disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It can lead to abscesses, mastitis, pododermatitis and neonatal yellow urine disease. Learn how to recognize and treat each condition.
Caring for Your Hamster in Humid Weather
Hamsters prefer a dry environment, but rainy seasons and humid 'south wind' days leave walls and floors damp. Here is how to keep your hamster healthy when the air is wet.