Two of the major causes of death for pet reptiles are Metabolic Bone Illness and stress. Both can be caused by insufficient lighting in the reptile’s habitat. Diurnal species (active during the day) require a UVB bulb. Species such as tortoises and Bearded Dragons need UVB to help them create vitamin D3 which is in […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Scenthound, Toy Height: Standard 8-9 in., mini 5-6 in. Weight: Standard 16-32 lbs., mini 11 lbs. or less Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with gentle children, older children Good with other pets: yes, but some chase cats The Dachshund has been around for […]
Pets can have an effect on your health. On the positive side, caring for a pet has many health benefits, both psychologically and physically. However, there are also some health risks to owning a pet. This page contains resources which tell you about the health benefits of caring for a pet, how you can safeguard […]
