by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Cats, Choosing Your Pet, Uncategorized
Each cat breed has certain characteristics. Although every cat is unique, certain breeds tend to be more inquisitive, lively, placid, vocal, or gentle than others. Veterinarians, cat-fancy clubs, pet stores, and cat shows are good sources of information about the...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Choosing Your Pet, Dogs, Uncategorized
Selecting A Puppy A new puppy can be a terrific addition to a family, but with the fun comes responsibility for its care and well-being. Consider and prepare for your puppy’s needs before you adopt! Pick a puppy that is active, friendly, and inquisitive. Avoid...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Choosing Your Pet, Ferrets, Small Mammals, Uncategorized
Food Ferrets are exceptionally playful, so expect your ferret to tip over his food and water bowls. Check on them often, tape them down, or use an unspillable bowl. Rodent water bottles are not recommended as a ferret may damage his teeth on the spout. Because ferrets...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Choosing Your Pet, Ferrets, Small Mammals, Uncategorized
Ferrets have powerful, distinct and engaging personalities, and a playful and fastidious nature. Ferrets are diurnal creatures with their periods of greatest activity just before sunrise and shortly after sunset. They sleep about eighteen to twenty hours of the day,...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Choosing Your Pet, Rabbits, Small Mammals, Uncategorized
Food Feeding pet rabbits is easy because nutritionally complete and balanced commercial pelleted diets are readily available. One of these pelleted diets and fresh water are all a pet rabbit requires. The pellets should be offered at all times unless overeating and...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Choosing Your Pet, Domesticated Animals, Ferrets, Small Mammals, Uncategorized
You will need to take your ferret in to your veterinarian twice a year for a medical checkup and yearly vaccinations. Ferrets require yearly inoculations against canine distemper. They are highly susceptible to canine distemper and it is always fatal. Do not forget to...
