Updated: 2009-11-29 17:31:02
Best foods for your Cavy to consume are: apples, bananas, pears, strawberries, grapefruit, honeydew melon, kiwis, tangerines, yellow plums, oranges, watermelon, grapes, lemons, cauliflower leaves, broccoli, turnips, peppers, parsley, red beets, cucumbers, celery, spinach, tomatoes, and zucchini. The worst food you can feed them are: Iceberg lettuce, all types of green cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, and red cabbage.
Updated: 2009-11-29 02:14:01
A lot of people believe that guinea pigs came from Guinea or New Guinea for the reason of their name, however they truly didn't. Guinea pigs came from South America and the Andes Mountains of Peru. A lot of people who possess guinea pigs as pets simply call them "guinea pigs". Others, who demonstrate or breed them, call them "cavies."
Updated: 2009-11-29 01:37:57
Lice can result in rubbing, loss of hair, and scabs, and are generally found around the ears, head, and neck, and rump in guinea pigs. They are noticeable by the naked eye. The sores may be dirty and the skin clotted, dry and flaking.
Updated: 2009-11-29 01:37:35
Guinea pigs are similar human beings in the field of exercise also. They require exercise just as humans do. You should take your guinea pig elsewhere and allow it to run around in every two to three days. If you take your guinea pig outside, make certain that it doesn't run on the road. Guinea pigs are scared of strident and unexpected noises, as a result when a car is heard passing on the road; it may make an effort to run away, considering that something is following them.
Updated: 2009-11-28 23:43:23
Guinea pigs are very social animals. This sentence reveals that they get along fine and prefer to be in groups. In most of the cases, two females will get along simply very well. They are less hostile than males, even though when they initially get to know one another, power will be ascertained. They will move around each other, from time to time, lifting their body higher off the ground, open their mouth, and demonstrate their teeth to try to make an impact on the other guinea pig. They might pinch at each other's throats or noses, however most of the time; no body will in fact get nibble.
Updated: 2009-11-26 03:48:09
The Baird's Tapir is one of four species of tapir still left in the world. The remaining species are the: Brazilian, Malayan and Mountain. The people of Belize, Central America call their tapir "a mountain cow."
Updated: 2009-11-25 19:09:51
Ferret hunting or "Ferreting" is well known as an extremely successful method of rabbit hunting. Knowing the basics to ferret hunting before pursuing the hunt is the best way to ensure a catch.
Updated: 2009-11-25 15:24:05
For many ferret owners not giving their ferret snacks is like depriving fish water. It is would be insane. How could any decent human being look at that cute adorable face begging for a cheese puff and say no? They just could not imagine saying no to the excited little faces that they love so much.
Updated: 2009-11-25 12:30:40
Maintaining a healthy ferret diet is extremely important in the longevity and overall health of your pet. Snacks are a great way of training and building a relationship with your pet ferret. Combining these two elements are essential for creating a healthy, happy ferret home.
Updated: 2009-11-25 02:12:48
When you go shopping for a guinea pig cage, what are the things you consider? Color? Price? An attractive design? People choose their cages based upon many different criteria. However, there is one extremely important factor that often gets overlooked or ignored. The most commonly overlooked factor in choosing a guinea pig cage appears to be cage size. Sure, people may think they look at cage size when purchasing a cage. But, judging by the number of small, "standard" pet store cages still being purchased every year, it is clear that people do not really look at cage size.
Updated: 2009-11-24 20:09:01
The guinea pig - also known as a cavy - is one of the more popular pets in North America. This is largely because they are friendly, docile and amiable creatures. And with few special needs, they are also relatively easy to care for. There are many varieties of guinea pigs varying in color, size, markings and hair type.
Updated: 2009-11-20 21:48:43
Ferret's are largely becoming an extremely popular pet throughout the United States. In this article, I've listed some of what I believe are the 5 best reasons Ferret's make good pets.
Updated: 2009-11-20 15:58:45
The first thing that you need to know about breeding guinea pigs is that it always puts the female's life at risk. About twenty per cent of all sows die giving birth to their young. Also, stillbirths and abortion are very common.
Updated: 2009-11-20 06:35:29
Guinea pigs love to play outside. However realise that there are more dangers outdoors. With that said, being outdoors is the best place for a guinea pig as it gives them sunlight, fresh air and a sense of the natural environment.
Updated: 2009-11-19 15:23:33
If you are going to get a ferret you should know a little bit about them and how to take care of them. Taking care of ferrets, although not easy, is definitely a joy for ferret lovers.
Updated: 2009-11-18 19:59:31
Guinea pigs make great pets. They are different from hamsters and large gerbils in many ways. One of the biggest differences is that guinea pigs take many naps throughout the entire day, instead of at night. This means you can play with them many times throughout the day.
Updated: 2009-11-18 19:21:49
Over the past century, the guinea pig has become a popular pet in the United States. While we are all familiar with this common animal, there are many facts concerning it that are not necessarily common knowledge. Please read along as we discover and discuss some interesting facts about this common and lovable house pet.
Updated: 2009-11-11 21:05:26
If you have a fish tank, than an aquarium pump is essential to the functioning of the aquarium, and must be chosen with great care. When selecting your aquarium pump, some important points to keep in mind includes resistance offered by the pump, heat generated, noise production and number of returns.
Updated: 2009-11-09 22:55:59
Pittsburgh zookeepers "keep it natural" with pachyderms. How do you work with an 8900 lb animal safely and humanely? That was the question plaguing Zoo President, Dr. Barbara Baker. She found the answer after attending a Parelli Natural Horsemanship clinic in Ocala, Florida.
Updated: 2009-11-09 22:32:43
Do you have problems with ferrets biting or nipping? Its hard when this happens both on the flesh and the heart. After all this was to be your lovable pet! But in 4 simple steps you can stop a ferret biting you for good.
Updated: 2009-11-07 01:07:02
If children are older and reasonably responsible, they can (and should) take on a role in the care of your family's guinea pig. With the words: Okay, we'll get a guinea pig - but you will have to take care of it, many parents are tempted to completely abdicate their pig care responsibilities and assign them all to the child. This is almost never a good idea.
Updated: 2009-11-07 01:00:09
You and your guinea pig may have more in common than you realize. Both you and your guinea pig must have vitamin C to survive.
