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How to Feed Rabbits Fresh Greens Properly
Fresh greens benefit rabbits—they help prevent disease, control body condition, and counter heat and humidity—but must follow three rules: feed little and often, pair with concentrated feed for energy, and serve fresh rather than cooked.
Can You Wipe a Cat’s Bottom, and How Should You Do It?
A cat's bottom rarely needs wiping—cats groom themselves and their firm, low-fiber stools seldom stick. Only cats that cannot clean themselves (kittens, obese, long-haired, old, or sick with diarrhea) need help, using trimmed fur, a soft wipe, and a dry pat to avoid infection.
Can Cats Eat Dog Food Without Becoming Malnourished?
Cats must not eat dog food: they need two to three times more protein than dogs, plus more vitamin A and B1 (taurine), and cannot handle dog food's high carbs. Long-term dog food causes malnutrition, poor coat, and diabetes—always feed species-appropriate food.
Why Is Your Guinea Pig Not Eating?
A guinea pig that stops eating usually has gut trouble or a cold. Causes include gastroenteritis (from bad bacteria, cold, or dirty water), chilling and anorexia in winter, or wrong/high-moisture foods and spoiled feed. Find the cause fast and see a vet if it persists.
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.
What to Do When a Dog Is Chronically Constipated with Dry, Hard, and Small Stools
A dog's long-term constipation with dry, hard, and small stools is generally related to diet, but if the owner finds through dietary adjustment that the dog's constipation has not improved, consider whether the dog has other intestinal diseases. Below we introduce the causes and solutions of long-term constipation in dogs.
How to Regulate a Dog’s Stomach When It Often Has Diarrhea
A dog's frequent diarrhea may be caused by diet or intestinal parasites. It can usually be regulated through diet, exercise, and deworming prevention, but the owner needs to regulate according to the dog's specific situation to be simpler and more effective. For the specific content of how to regulate a dog's stomach when it often has diarrhea, please read on with us!
What Are the Symptoms of a Hamster Catching a Cold?
Hamsters have relatively weak constitutions and are easily chilled, and once chilled they will catch a cold. Today we talk about the symptoms of a hamster catching a chill.
How to Identify Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks) in Rabbits
Many owners raise rabbits in dog cages, but rabbits raised this way are prone to pododermatitis. Perhaps some owners know to put padding on the cage floor, but if the padding quality is poor or the method is wrong, it will still cause rabbits to get pododermatitis. Rabbit pododermatitis can be treated, but it is troublesome to treat. Below we detail the identification and treatment of rabbit pododermatitis, hoping to help you.
The Necessity of Feeding Hay to Rabbits
Eating hay is necessary for rabbits. Even if the rabbit food the owner usually feeds is good, hay must still be provided. Many people wonder why hay is so important to rabbits. Below we tell you about the necessity of rabbits eating hay. Why must pet rabbits eat hay?