Rex rabbits, whether mini or regular-sized, have very short plush fur. Luckily, shorthaired rabbits don't require much grooming except when they are shedding. Here are the dos and don'ts of grooming Rex bunnies during shedding season:
DO Use a Cloth
The easiest and safest way to get rid of that shedding fur on a Rex is to use a cloth. The best cloth is a chamois cloth, also known as a Shammy cloth.
You may think of guinea pigs as being easy starter pets, but it's common for them to develop deadly infections such as upper respiratory infections, especially if you got your new friends from a pet store. Veterinarians treat these common infections with antibiotics, however, antibiotic treatment can be just as dangerous as the infection it's trying to cure. Here are four things you need to know about your guinea pigs and antibiotic toxicity.
Guinea pigs are prone to all sorts of health problems and some of them are life-threatening. Intestinal blockages, also called torsions, are caused by twists in your pig's intestines. These twists don't allow food to pass through the digestive system, and this can have serious consequences for your pig. Here are five things you need to know about intestinal blockages.
What are the signs of intestinal blockages?
If your pig has an intestinal blockage, he or she may appear bloated.
If you are going on vacation this summer, and plan on taking your dog with you for the first time on a plane, there are a few things that you need to take care of in order to ensure that your dog's trip goes off seamlessly.
Visit Your Vet
If you are not sure if your dog is up-to-date on their vaccination schedule, you may want to schedule a check up with your vet as soon as you schedule your vacation.
Dogs are resourceful in terms of finding shade if you allow them to play outside during the heat of the day. Some might even dig a hole in the yard and lay in the cool dirt. However, if your yard doesn't have much shade, or if you have trained your dog not to dig, your dog could experience heat stroke if they play outdoors for too long.
Since long-haired dogs have more hair covering their body, these small little fur balls have a higher risk of having a heat stroke.
