Perhaps we can take a lesson from older cats. They are quieter, love attention and are great companions. They take the time to “smell the roses” and leave their younger counterparts to their antics. When you notice these signs of aging in your cat, it’s probably time for a visit to your vet. Your vet […]
Pet ownership is very widespread in Japan. The Japanese keep dogs, cats, goldfish, tropical fish, turtles, ferrets and hamsters. The declining birth rate in Japan may be one reason that pets have become so popular. Many Japanese treat their pets as members of the family. Before the advent of dog food in Japan, Japanese dogs […]
When you hold your chinchilla and s/he tries to escape by jumping away, you may wind up with clumps of fur in your hand. The chinchilla fur is not simply falling out due to age. It’s called fur slip and it usually occurs when the chinchilla is trying to escape from an unwanted situation. Chinchillas […]
