Tag Archives: hygiene

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  Grooming Marvellous!

  Posted on October 1, 2013 by admin in Autumn, Pets, Rabbit, Seasons

  Rabbit breeds have a wide range of coats, with different ratios of soft, furry undercoats to longer, coarser outer coats.  Whatever the length of coat, however, matting can be an issue.  This is where the hairs get tightly bound together, pulling at the skin and sometimes restricting movement. It can be uncomfortable, but if it […]

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• Keeping in trim

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  Alongside teeth, nails and claws can be the cause of excessive discomfort for all sorts of pets, from small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs to cats dogs and even birds.  If they get over long, they can become uncomfortable for the pet.  If they are not worn down or trimmed properly they can become […]

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  Cat Considerations

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Pets, Seasons

  A cat is a very fastidious type – and will groom itself quite regularly.  Even so, there are many benefits to giving your cat a helping hand.  Regular grooming creates a good bond between the two of you and gives you a chance to check some important health indicators.  Is the coat in good condition, […]

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  Keep up with flea protection

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Spring, Summer

  Judging by the number of pet owners asking for advice on flea-control, 2012 was an excellent year for these bloodsucking insects.  Besides being irritating and unpleasant, do fleas actually present a threat to our pets or ourselves?  Broadly, the answer is they aren’t a threat in themselves, but they can contribute to weakening an ill […]

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• Pet Neglect

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  The RSPCA collected or rescued 130,000 pets last year.  Many of those pets will have been cats or dogs, some are pedigree.  Many of their original owners will have purchased them in the first place.  Whether they paid as little as a fiver for a rabbit or as much as £500 for a dog, in […]

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  Flystrike

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Ferret, Guinea Pig, Pets, Rabbit, Seasons

  Hutch hygiene and good grooming are the key when you’re keeping any small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs or ferrets outside during the summer.  The reason is that any dirt or detritus left in the heat will attract flies.  They will then be attracted onto the pet by any dirt or matted fur in which […]

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