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What kind of pet to have?

What kind of pet to have and what to look for when choosing a Thing.Roux will help to consider all “pros” and “cons”, as well as talk about the possible pitfalls.

We describe some animals who have, and what animal to buy a child.

How to choose a pet?

1. The decision should not be impulsive

In the pet store or bird market in the form of fluffy cats and adorable playful puppies do not succumb to the momentary whim or pity. Your pet will stay with you for years to come, so the decision should be well considered and deliberate.

2. Pick a pet for your lifestyle

Animals, like people, have their own biorhythms. For example, ferrets or sugar opossums prefer to sleep during the day and stay awake in the evening and at night. The kitten will pick you up at 6 in the morning – that morning the cat is most active.

Some animals, for example, ferrets or birds require constant communication. What kind of pet you can have, if you a little at home? Animal that quietly endure loneliness – rodent, fish or, in extreme cases, the cat. Continue reading

Pets that eat rodents?

All pet rodents can eat high quality granulated feed. Many veterinarians also recommend that hay rodents, consult your veterinarian about it. A diet containing seeds and nuts is NOT recommended. However, if you are offered high-quality seeds (e.g. sunflower seeds) and nuts are high in fat and low in calcium, for many rodents this diet is more preferable, but not so useful.

How often to feed rodents?

Fresh feed and clean water should be available all the time in the bowls or in the drinker (depending on the type of rodent). Many owners use a heavy and stable bowl, although available on the market and other types of bowls that you can attach to the cage.

Do I need to give my rodent vitamins?

No, domestic rodents do not need additional vitamins if they are adequately fed. Just add the vitamins to poor nutrition – not the best way to feed rodents.

Is it possible to give the rodent treats?

Seeds and nuts can be given in small portions (no more than 5-10% of the total daily diet). You can offer your rodents a fresh, well-cleaned vegetables on ezhednevnikov and sometimes feeding them a small amount of fruit. Green vegetables will also be acceptable, like yellow and orange. Total daily value of these “human foods” should not exceed 10% of their diet. Continue reading

Plants dangerous for Pets

There are many plants that are dangerous not only for humans but also for Pets. In the area of risk are those animals that have the ability to move freely around the apartment: Guinea pigs, birds, hamsters, cats, dogs and other Pets.

If the animal is indifferent to the plants, it does not mean that he is not threatened. Very dangerous plants with thorns – animal by accident during the game can prick. This time delay such sores may need very much. Therefore, you should not put in free access of plants that can harm animals. In order to protect others, you can use a closed display cases, high stand or hanging planters.

Most often from poisonous plants suffer cats that have no access to the street. Grass is a source of vitamins and is necessary for normal functioning of the digestive system. Therefore, domestic animal have to pay attention to flowers, which are not always useful.

The assertion that animals are able to identify harmful plants or useful for them, is illegal. In the apartment it is nothing to choose, so they start to bite that is. In order not to harm your pet, you need to grow specialnote (seeds are sold at any pet store).

But not only flowers can be dangerous for animals, various chemicals used in floriculture can cause irreparable harm to animals. For example, when spraying is often used funds from pests if the plant will try one of allowed, it can be fatal. Continue reading

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