The presence of B. bronchiseptica in the normal upper respiratory tract of rabbits is another reason why it is recommended that
rabbits and guinea pigs not be housed together.
Since rabbits carry this organism without showing signs of illness, it is recommended that
rabbits and guinea pigs not be housed together.
Not exact matches
But according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of experimental cats, dogs,
rabbits,
guinea pigs, hamsters, sheep, swine
and primates has been dropping, from 1.5 million (
not including many farm animals that are now counted) in 1973 to 1 million in 2006.
And, if she's not out running her own business, belly dancing, kickboxing, organizing a Town Hall or board of director's meeting, Erika Armstrong is writing at her house on the hill with her two girls, three dogs, rabbits, horses, guinea pigs and any other strays she finds along the w
And, if she's
not out running her own business, belly dancing, kickboxing, organizing a Town Hall or board of director's meeting, Erika Armstrong is writing at her house on the hill with her two girls, three dogs,
rabbits, horses,
guinea pigs and any other strays she finds along the w
and any other strays she finds along the way.
Science has shown that being around animals can improve physical
and mental health, so volunteers bring
rabbits,
guinea pigs, rats
and sometimes dogs to interact with people who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity.
Rabbits,
guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats
and chinchillas all have one thing in common: their teeth are open - rooted, which means they will
not stop growing.
Hamsters, gerbils,
guinea pigs,
rabbits and ferrets are
not natural climbers
and have a tendency to fall off of shelves.
The kidneys of
rabbits and guinea pigs have to work extra hard to filter out excess calcium, so it's important that they do
not get too much calcium in their diet.
Rabbits,
guinea pigs and chinchillas, being herbivores, will take full advantage of grass products,
not just chewing on them, but actually eating them.
Hay, Hay, Hay Hay is
not usually seen as an exciting product, but since
rabbits and guinea pigs are herbivores, hay should be a major part of their diet
and therefore is a big part of their lives.
As a clinician at Suffield Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Sabellico has continued to pursue a special interest,
not only in cats
and dogs, but pet birds,
rabbits,
guinea pigs, rodents,
and wildlife as well.
Not only can men adore cats and women adore dogs, but many pet owners of all genders are passionate about cats and dogs equally — not to mention the slew of other household pets like guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, and beyo
Not only can men adore cats
and women adore dogs, but many pet owners of all genders are passionate about cats
and dogs equally —
not to mention the slew of other household pets like guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, and beyo
not to mention the slew of other household pets like
guinea pigs,
rabbits, fish,
and beyond.
Smith is highly allergic to
guinea pigs and cats, somewhat allergic to dogs
and hay, but
not at all to
rabbits.
Pins can have a very high prey drive,
and despite my experience with my rats
and Pins, I do
not recommend this breed for a household with small animals like rats, mice,
guinea pigs,
rabbits (especially).
Rabbits and guinea pigs (cavies) are
not small dogs or cats.
Sometimes,
guinea pigs, chinchillas
and rabbits (although
rabbits are technically lagomorphs,
not rodents, they do have teeth that grow continuously) suffer from overgrown molars or back teeth, which make eating challenging or even painful.
Guinea pig,
rabbit and ferret cages should
not have more than 1 inch of spacing.
Pellets used to be the main (if
not the only) food offered to
guinea pigs and rabbits.
• Ferrets •
Rabbits •
Guinea pigs • Turtles • Tortoises • Chinchillas • Hedgehogs • Hamsters • Gerbils • Rats • Mice • Sugar Gliders If you don't see your pet on the list, give us a call
and we can provide you with a referral.
• Ferrets •
Rabbits •
Guinea pigs • Chinchillas • Hedgehogs • Hamsters • Gerbils • Rats • Mice If you don't see your pet on the list, give us a call
and we can provide you with a referral.
Social with familiar people
and most dogs, Pharaoh Hounds will submit to their instincts should a
rabbit bound across the lawn, or a cat, hamster or
guinea pig dare enter their space, so don't keep these animals as pets.
Don't forget, it's
not just cats
and dogs that need a loving forever home, rescue centres also have
rabbits,
guinea pigs and even hamsters
and mice that need a good home.
But as a result of that post, I heard from many readers who own exotics:
guinea pigs,
rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, pot - bellied
pigs,
and — believe it or
not — wallabies.
Do
not keep
guinea pigs and rabbits in the same hutch or run, as the
guinea pigs may be bullied
and severely injured
Puppies, dogs, cats, kittens
and exotics (
rabbits,
guinea pigs, reptiles, etc.) that need socialization because they are very shy, have
not been around people, or have been abused or neglected;
Some people use hutches made for
guinea pigs and rabbits for their hamsters, but these are good if you have a pregnant female that needs lots of space
and won't want to climb all over her cage.
http://www.cavyrescue.com * http://www.rabbit.org * http://www.birdadoption.org , a quick online search can lead you to local rescue groups for animals that are
not as reaily found in shelters, such as
guinea pigs (cavies),
rabbits, ferrets, birds,
and reptiles.
Small mammals such as
guinea pigs,
rabbits and hamsters are easy to care for, do
not take up as much space
and do
not require as much veterinary care.
• Ferrets •
Rabbits •
Guinea pigs • Lizards • Ferrets • Tortoises • Hamsters • Gerbils • Rats • Mice If you don't see your pet on the list, give us a call
and we can provide you with a referral.
Ringworm is actually a fungus,
not a worm,
and is transmitted by touching the fur or skin of an infected animal, especially cats, though ringworm can also infect dogs, horse, ferrets,
rabbits and guinea pigs.
But that doesn't mean pets such as dogs, cats, rats,
guinea pigs,
rabbits, ferrets, mice,
and even birds won't be the victims of a blood meal.
We have a dedicated staff of veterinarians that have experience in, but
not limited to,
rabbits, snakes, turtles, lizards,
guinea pigs, hamsters,
and gerbils.
That is why you should feed them a pelleted diet made for
guinea pigs and not one made for
rabbits.
In those days, we didn't call them «pocket pets»,
and if you were interested in learning to care for
rabbits, mice, gerbils,
guinea pigs, hamsters
and rats, you would need to take a course of «Laboratory Animal Medicine».
We care for
not only canines
and felines, but also birds, ferrets,
rabbits, pocket pets such as sugar gliders,
guinea pigs, chinchillas, hedgehogs,
and reptiles such as lizards, turtles, tortoises,
and snakes.
It might
not be the most glamorous of products, but small animal bedding, or cage litter, is a daily necessity for hamsters, mice, rats,
guinea pigs,
rabbits, ferrets
and other small mammals.
Bunfest is designed
not only to only raise funds for the Humane Society but also educate
and raise awareness for the often overlooked
rabbits and guinea pigs.
Please note there are many cautions using essential oils with
guinea pigs and rabbits so it is best to
not use the oils unless you have researched those species specifically.
Cats,
rabbits,
and Guinea pigs that are gentle
and not overly - stimulated are good candidates for the program.
Marshall Pet Products, established in 1993, continues to provide pet solutions
not only for ferrets, but also for other pets such as cats, dogs, birds, horses,
rabbits, hamsters, rats, gerbils,
and guinea pigs.
Cats,
guinea pigs,
rabbits and other small animals do
not fare well living with Mini Bulls.
While many people don't bathe their
guinea pigs,
rabbits and chinchillas as they would their dogs, it's important to note that many small animal pet companions require a regular grooming routine.
Sometimes the
guinea -
pig can be bullied,
and you have to remember that he may
not be a willing participant in your
rabbit's activity.
There are so many well - established, information - filled sites out there with advice on
guinea pig and rabbit care, equipment,
and food,
and we can't encourage you enough to browse through them
and learn.
If your bunny or piggy is
not eating on his own, please refer to this guide on hand - feeding
guinea pigs and this guide for hand - feeding
rabbits..
Let friends
and family know that
rabbits and guinea pigs are
not «starter pets»
and deserve the same love, attention,
and access to veterinary care that dogs
and cats do.
It is
not recommended that ferrets be introduced to birds,
rabbits, rodents (this includes hamsters, gerbils,
and guinea pigs), or reptiles.
Pet
Guinea pigs and rabbits can
not tolerate the extremes of heat
and cold, they are easily preyed on by dogs, wild animals,
and birds of prey.
PetravelR ™ notes that the policy doesn't limit the pets permitted to dogs
and cats, it simply says «only domestic pets, like cats
and dogs, are allowed,» so we're thinking you can probably bring your pair of house
rabbits or
guinea pigs, but
not your pygmy goats.
While clindamycin is safe for some veterinary patients, including cats
and dogs, it should
not be used to treat infections in small animals such as
rabbits, chinchillas, hamsters
and guinea pigs, as it may affect bacteria that are normally found in the gastrointestinal tracts of these animals.