Winter is always a busy season for us veterinarians. There are a number of threats that can put the health and safety of your dearest pet at risk during this time of year. Here are some top tips from our Sykesville vet staff on how you can keep your pet safe from those wintry threats.
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Common pests and parasites that usually infest cats and dogs can also affect pocket pets, such as guinea pigs, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, and rabbits. Unfortunately, the medications that work for your other pets may not be the best treatment for smaller animals.
Preventative care in these cases is crucial. Here are the various parasites that can harm pocket pets and the preventative actions you can do to keep them safe.
Guinea pigs are wonderful little companions that are actually quite healthy, overall. However, if they do happen to get sick, their health can deteriorate rapidly and it can cause a great deal of heartache for pet owners.
Owning a pocket pet will surely bring a lot of joy and entertainment into your life, but there are also a handful of important responsibilities within small animal care that you must keep in mind. Whether you own a guinea pig, rabbit, ferret or other kind of smaller pet, it is imperative to clean their cage on a regular basis.
Since they will spend the large majority of their time in a cage, it is easy to see why staying on top of cleaning their ‘home’ is so important. Routine cage cleaning plays a large role in the overall health, safety and happiness of your pet. A clean cage will provide an enjoyable, odor-free space for your guinea pig, rabbit, gerbil, hamster or ferret to kick back and relax, play and get a good night’s rest. So if you are thinking about getting a pocket pet such as the ones listed above, be sure you know what is involved when it comes to cleaning their cage.