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Key Points for Raising and Managing a Baby Rabbit
Baby rabbits are fragile: feed junior pellets and alfalfa (not fruit/veg), give clean water (never tap), keep the cage clean and quiet, hold temperature near 20 C (15-30 range), and prevent diarrhea and coccidiosis.
How to Pick a Healthy, Gentle Guinea Pig
With their cute looks and quiet, easy-going nature, guinea pigs have become one of the most popular small pets. Before bringing one home, learn how to pick a healthy, gentle guinea pig so you do not end up with a sick or weak one.
How to Clean a Hamster Cage: Steps and Tips
A clean cage is the foundation of hamster health. Wipe the wire mesh with a damp cloth (never water, to avoid rust), wash the bottle and bowl daily, scrub often-ignored toys, spot-clean wet bedding and change it every few days, refresh the nest, and finish with 75% alcohol spray once dry. For a newly arrived hamster, avoid daily full cleanings so the environment stays stable.
My hamster has blood from its bottom and yellow, smelly diarrhea; what is wrong?
Hamster diarrhea with blood has many causes: heaty food like too many nuts or mealworms, sharp indigestible items injuring the gut, or a dirty environment causing wet tail. Seek a vet for wet tail.
Are My Sugar Glider’s Toothpaste-Like Droppings Diarrhea or Normal?
Toothpaste-shaped droppings that are not wet or sticky are normal; wet unformed stool is diarrhea. Causes include new or spoiled food, bacteria or parasites, treated after a fecal test. Avoid new foods and keep water clean.
My Syrian Hamster’s Belly Is Swollen After Overeating – Is It Bloat or Diarrhea?
A swollen belly may be overeating, gas, or serious illness like wet tail, ascites, or tumor. Stop feeding, give lactase and belly rubs, and see a vet if no improvement.
What to Do When Your Hamster Has Yellow Watery Stool
Yellow watery stool in a hamster can come from too much moisture in food, digestive upset, or chilling. First watch the hamster's energy and appetite; if both are normal, observe a while longer. Avoid high-moisture foods like fruits and vegetables, and keep the surroundings warm. Pet probiotics can help balance the gut flora.
Can a Dog Get Sick from Being Rained On?
A dog that gets soaked in the rain can fall ill. Wet fur that is not dried promptly leaves the dog prone to colds, fever, and skin infections, and short-haired and young dogs are especially vulnerable. After rain, towel-dry the body, especially the belly and joints, then use a low-heat dryer; keep the dog's environment dry and warm and watch for sneezing, coughing, or fever.
The Proper Hamster Care Handbook
New owners should pick a gentle breed like the three-lined, purple, silver panda, or pudding hamster, and check health—coordination, limbs, eyes, nose, coat—before buying. Set up a right-sized cage with bottle, bowl, wheel, toilet, bath, bedding, and nest, kept out of sun and drafts. Feed mainly lab blocks (mixed grains) with occasional vegetables, fruit, and cooked meat.
Why Must Cats Fast Before Surgery?
Cats must fast before surgery so that food or water in the stomach cannot be inhaled into the airway under anesthesia, which could cause choking or death. After surgery, keep them warm and quiet, watch food and water, care for the wound, and limit activity.