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Latest Threat to Dogs – Circovirus
Circovirus has reared its ugly head, now affecting dogs. In California, several dogs have died while one death was reported in Ohio with several dogs showing symptoms of the virus. Circovirus itself is not new. Named Porcine Circovirus (PCV), it is commonly found in pigs. It appears now that PCV may have jumped species and […]
Caring for Your Degu
The first rule in caring and handling your degu is NEVER pick him/her up by its tail. The skin on the tail will rub off resulting in pain for your pet and/or a deformed tail. If your degu is tame, you can pick him/her up by placing your cupped hands on either side of the […]