A cat’s thick, dense coat, short or long, has as many as 130,000 hairs per square inch. And the cat’s coat is more than just a beautiful adornment. Cat’s fur offers protection from the elements, provides the cat with information about surroundings and helps in the manufacture of nutrients. If your cat’s coat is looking […]
Some ferret breeding facilities spay or neuter their ferrets before putting them up for sale. There are a number of reasons why a ferret should be “fixed.” With female ferrets, spaying helps prevent mammary cancer, uterine infections, uterine cancer, ovarian cysts. With males, prostate cancer and testicular cancer can be avoided. Female ferrets can become […]
Before you start itching and scratching, there are specific lice for each species. So even if your guinea pig has lice, they won’t affect you. You cannot catch lice from your guinea pig. If you observe your guinea pig scratching excessively, a lice infestation (pediculosis) may be the cause. Do not purchase over the counter […]
