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What’s the Best Food for a Chinchilla?
Chinchillas are herbivores that eat mainly alfalfa and Timothy hay, much like rabbits—but they're greedy, so don't overfeed or you'll harm their gut. This guide covers foods, portions, timing and what to do if one stops eating.
How Chinchillas Mate and Reproduce
Chinchillas can be paired from 8 months and 500 g; males mature at 4-6 months but females should not be bred early. After a brief evening mating a copulatory plug appears within 1-2 hours, and the pair must be separated to protect the 111-day pregnancy. Litters are 2-3 kits; watch for rejected kits when more are born than the two productive teats can feed.
Rabbit Cannibalism of Kits: Causes and Prevention
Cannibalism of kits is a metabolic and nutritional disorder that peaks right after kindling, driven by salt, calcium, protein, or B-vitamin gaps, thirst, fright, odd smells, or poor mothering. Signs are missing kits with blood in the box. Prevent with complete feed, ample water, no handling of kits, quiet surroundings, and isolating the doe if she has the habit.
How to Care for a Postpartum Dog
After whelping, clean the mother, keep her warm, and support milk with nutritious soups and calcium; watch for lochia and metritis, avoid bathing, and protect puppies from a stressed or neglectful mother.
When Is the Best Time to Dock a Corgi’s Tail?
Docking a Corgi's tail is best done within 1 to 3 days after birth, the earlier the better, to minimize the pain the procedure causes. Read on to learn more about Corgi tail docking and how it is done.
Long-Haired Curly Guinea Pig
The Long-Haired Curly Guinea Pig, also known as the long-curly-haired cavy, is a rare and distinctive guinea pig variety native to Peru and Brazil. With its unique curly long coat and gentle nature, it makes a beloved small pet, though its coat requires regular grooming to prevent matting.
What Not to Do When Raising a Rabbit
Pet rabbits need care and skill; they are fragile with sensitive guts and specific temperature and humidity needs. Neglect leads to illness and death. Here are the don'ts of keeping a pet rabbit.
How long does it take for a dog’s microchip implant wound to heal?
The implant wound usually heals in 24-48 hours. Have a skilled vet at a large, proper clinic do it. The chip stores pedigree, birth, health, history, and owner contact for identification.
How long do maternal antibodies last in a puppy’s body?
Maternal antibodies in newborn puppies can last up to just over 2 months, but they gradually weaken. When they drop below a certain level, they cannot resist aggressive diseases like herpesvirus. So even before they fully disappear, puppies can still catch infectious disease; vaccination is generally recommended at 45 days old, but wait if the puppy is weak.
At What Age Can Newborn Kittens Eat Salt?
Kittens can start a little salt at about 2 months; moderate salt aids metabolism. But do not add salt deliberately or feed human food--human food is far too salty. Cat food has enough salt. Too much salt burdens kidneys and causes stones.