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Rabbit Tooth and Nail

As rabbits are rodents, their teeth and nails grow much. You have to cut your nails regularly with a special nail clippers for pets, like cats used. But be careful because we can hurt. The nails have a very sensitive little vein, the first few times it should be done with assistance from the vet and it is he who correctly tell us how.

To help you spend your teeth, it is suggested to give a weekly one bread to chew on, and so spend their teeth. Note: you can hurt a lot of bread. If we see them continue to grow teeth, or are not very firm, a visit to the vet to confirm whether he is right or not, since an excessive growth can do harm and even cause death. Read the rest of this entry »

A series of basic tips, initials, you must take into account so that your rabbit will shine hair, unmistakable sign of good health.

Accommodation

We have a wire cage or a box of wood, the general recommendation is that the size of the cage where the rabbit stayed measure at least 0.70 meters square for each 1/2 kilo weight of the rabbit, approximately (1 square feet space for every kilo of animal, approx.)

However, for large breeds of rabbits are recommended minimum dimensions of 75×90 cms., For medium breeds 60×75 cms., And for small breeds 40×60 cms. Read the rest of this entry »

For the pet is healthy and fit, you must exercise regularly. However, avoid the hours of the day gets warmer, as the dog tends to pass them sleeping. Also, like people, dogs suffer injuries, strains, sprains, so you have to control your physical activity and ensure that not overdo exercise or perform hazardous activities.

Exercise is necessary to allow the dog to express normal canine behaviors, such as exploring, follow tracks odorous, etc.. You can also use this time to improve training and strengthen relations pet-owner. Read the rest of this entry »

Overall, both cats and dogs need to be dewormed and vaccinated. The immunization schedule will be established by your veterinarian to be the annual doses for most animal vaccines in adults and pups will vary according to each protocol.

As a general rule and in the absence of disease symptoms should go at least once a year to the vet.

It is important that this visit is revised to read the microchip of the animal and do a complete scan of the animal. Take note of the recommendations of the veterinarian. Read the rest of this entry »

Bitches can have their first heat between 6 and 10 months of age. Cats can have several cycles in a row and jealousy are influenced by environmental temperature and sunlight.

Vaginal bleeding is a normal occurrence in dogs and occurs in the first phase of the cycle. This phase lasts 10 days on average but can vary from 3 days to 3 weeks. At this stage males are attracted, but females are still receptive.

When a cat is in heat is restless, going from one side to another, just eat, she rubs against the floor and meows constantly. When the cat is ready to mate will be conducted several times, usually with several other cats. Read the rest of this entry »

Dogs are social animals and hierarchical: this means they need from puppy know and accept their “place” in the family and outside it (in the park, in the presence of strangers at home, in the usual places such as pitch veterinary clinic in the homes of relatives, etc. ..)

There is a critical period in the development of behavior called “period of sensitization” ranging from 3 to 10 weeks, during which the puppy must assimilate everything that happens in their environment. The socialization of the animal does better accept other animals, both its own species and others, and habituation enables them to cope with environmental stimuli to be found throughout his life. Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom: Experts do not agree with regard to the frequency in which you must perform the bathrooms. In general this should not be less than once a month. Some authors suggest should be done when needed, for example when the hair is dirty. Although cats are generally less tolerant than dogs with the bath is possible that the kitten will accept and get used to it. Special gels are recommended for pets.

Brushing: The best way to keep your health without altering their skin is daily brushing.

Ears should be cleaned with gauze. There are specific products, they lie in the ear canal and massage the area, proceeding then to cleaned with gauze. Read the rest of this entry »

Ownership of a pet in our home involves a number of responsibilities for their care and attention that must be met. Below are a series of recommendations on these issues:

- CHOOSE THE PET AND THE COMING HOME

The first thing you have to ask is if you are willing to adopt an animal and if you. This must be willing to devote part of his time to the new pet, be patient and persevering, share some of his free time with the animal and how to act firmly to their possible behavior.

To make living with the dog is their best is essential to take into account the specific characteristics of each race and provide adequate care during the first weeks.

The accessories must be purchased before arrival dela new animal house is a bed, food and water bowls, accessories like belt and collar for dogs and plastic bucket for sand deposition in the case of cats. Should be available in a cosmetic bag containing combs, brushes, wet cleaning tollitas eyes and ears and a nail clipper tongs. Read the rest of this entry »

All cat owners know that choosing the right cat food can be like tossing a coin, you never know if your cat eat it. There is much to consider when choosing the right cat food. Although plays like an important role in their choice, cats have needs nutritional good health. Here are some tips to help you choose appropriate cat food for your cat.

Instructions:

1. Check the label on cans of cat food or bags to make sure it is nutritionally complete. Cats need more protein, vitamin A and vitamins vessel dogs do. Association U.S. officials Power Control (AAFCO) regulates the labeling in nutrition and food products for cats. If the cat food does not have a full nutrition label, you have no guarantee of food is complete.

2. Choosing a cat food that has meat appears as an ingredient. Read the ingredients on the can or packet of cat food. The ingredient listed first place represents most cat food. Ingredients are listed in descending order. Read the rest of this entry »

The nutritional needs of each dog is different depending on age, race, amount of exercise …. There is therefore a magic formula to tell us what type and amount of food needed by our dog. You can however make a general guideline.

- Let him always fresh water available.
- When choosing between a dry diet (I think) or wet (canned) is more advisable to first, as it helps to keep teeth healthy and free of tartar, and often have a more balanced composition. If the dog gets tired of the feed, one possible solution is mixed with a little canned food (semi-moist diet) or switch brands. Read the rest of this entry »