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Feeding Principles for Rex Rabbits
Rex rabbits are herbivores fed mainly on greens and roughage with limited concentrates (greens 60–70%, roughage+concentrates 30–40%). Vary the diet, keep feed and water fresh, change feed gradually, prefer palatable pellets, and feed on a fixed schedule to aid digestion.
Rabbit Salmonellosis
Rabbit salmonellosis is a digestive disease caused by Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis, mainly hitting pregnant does. The bacteria are weak against disinfectants such as 3% lysol or 5% lime milk. Prevention centers on hygiene, flock screening, and killed vaccines for breeding and pregnant does.
Why Does a Dog’s Body Smell Bad?
A dog's odor mostly comes from sebaceous and apocrine glands whose secretions are broken down by microbes, worse in summer. Bad breath from poor dental care and unventilated ears in floppy breeds like Poodles, Goldens, and Labs are other common sources. Regular cleaning of ears, teeth, and coat, plus diet adjustment, controls the smell.
Does Stud Tail Recur and How to Prevent It
Stud tail tends to recur because it is hormone-driven; without fixing the hormonal source, treatment drags on. Prevention centers on appropriate bathing, regular grooming, neutering, and early topical medication.
What Causes Stud Tail in Cats?
Stud tail is an endocrine skin condition in cats—excess male hormones drive oily blackhead-like lesions on the tail base, chin, and back. Learn the causes, common breeds, and prevention (neutering, diet, exercise, cleaning).
Why Is Your Rabbit Not Eating? Common Causes
A rabbit that stops eating can signal seasonal boredom, a sudden food change, breeding period, bloating, or pregnancy. This article lists the main causes and the practical responses for each.
Methods for Weaning Rabbits
Kits are usually weaned around 35 days of age. How you wean them is critical — it affects the kits' lives, the doe's breeding cycle, and the next litter's health. Here are the weaning methods for success.
Things to Know When Keeping a Hamster
Hamsters look easy, but missed details cause health problems. Here are the key do's and don'ts of keeping one.
Stereotypic Behavior Disorder in Hamsters
A hamster with stereotypic behavior disorder repeats odd motions like spinning or backflips, a sign of neurological trouble from ear defects, tumors, inbreeding, or ultrasound, not a cute trick. House it safely and avoid inbreeding.
How to Prevent Periodontitis in Cats
If a cat's teeth develop problems like tartar or periodontitis, it causes pain, bad breath, and seriously affects eating and daily life. Owners must provide dental care to prevent oral disease. Here we share some ways to prevent feline dental problems.