by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Dogs, Domesticated Animals, Pet Health, Small Mammals
Prairie dogs are cute, affable creatures. But before taking one on as a pet, check your local laws. In some states, such as Colorado, it’s illegal to keep prairie dogs as pets. Mostly, this is because they may spread monkeypox. If you live in a state that...
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...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Choosing Your Pet, Domesticated Animals, Rabbits, Small Mammals, Uncategorized
Improper handling may cause serious, life-threatening injuries. Fractures and dislocations of the back, most often resulting in paralysis of both rear legs, are the most common injuries. These injuries occur when rabbits are suddenly frightened and attempt to escape...
