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Marmot
The marmot is an expert burrower and hibernator with a coat the color of soil and a clever, endearing look. A vegetarian rodent kept as a pet, it needs a sturdy cage, fresh food and water daily, and vitamin C to avoid scurvy.
Checkered Giant Rabbit
The Checkered Giant Rabbit is a large breed, usually raised for meat, but its cute looks and big personality have made it a pet despite its size. Confident and attention-loving, it needs space, exercise, and a quiet introduction to a new home.
Palomino Rabbit
The Palomino Rabbit is a large rabbit breed developed in Washington State, originally for meat but kept as a pet for its beautiful coat. Lazy and gentle, it has a strong appetite and needs a spacious cage, a ball-point water bottle, a chew stone, and unlimited hay.
Chinchilla laniger
The Chinchilla laniger (Chinchilla laniger) is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, where it lives in caves and rock crevices at about 1,600 m elevation. Its appearance resembles that of a rabbit and a squirrel. A special feature is its pair of large, bright, ruby-red eyes, which are beautiful.
A Complete Guide to Cat Boarding
When you travel, boarding is often the safest option for a cat. Choices include a friend's home, home-style boarding, a vet clinic, a pet shop, a cat hotel, or in-home visits—each with trade-offs in cost, stress, and infection risk. Bring familiar food and items to reduce stress.
What to Know Before Boarding Your Cat — and Which Cats Shouldn’t Be Boarded
Cat boarding works best when you match the method to your cat's health and temperament. Kittens that are not fully vaccinated, plus pregnant, frail, or easily stressed cats, should not be boarded at all. Bring familiar food, a carrier, vaccine records, and a signed agreement, and choose between a clinic, pet store, home boarder, or in-home visits based on safety and your cat's needs.
The Dangers of Releasing a Pet Hamster Into the Wild
Releasing a pet hamster is effectively abandoning it to death — pet hamsters lack survival skills and will starve, freeze, or fall prey. If you cannot keep it, rehome it, give it to a friend, or use boarding. When boarding, vet the place, agree on fees and care, and keep it away from loose cats and dogs.
Common Pet Rabbit Breeds and How to Care for Them
Rabbits are cute and quiet, and many people love them. But which breed makes the best pet? Here are common pet rabbit breeds and how to care for them.
Caring for a Chinchilla
Chinchillas are delicate vegetarians that often die from wrong food and heat. Choose a healthy, calm youngster, house it in a plastic-free cage at 8–25°C, feed a hay-based diet, and keep its environment quiet and let it clean itself in dust baths.
Do Cats Really Need Companionship?
Wild cats are mostly solitary and many seem aloof, so people assume they never feel lonely. In truth, cats can feel lonely and need your company, they just don't show it the way dogs do.