Cat fights accompanied by injuries are common, particularly in cats that go outdoors or live there. Since cats have an enormous amount of bacteria in their mouths, bites can be serious, often developing into severe infections and abscesses. The wounds usually heal quickly, scabbing over, leaving no exit route for the bacteria. The white blood […]
Overgrown teeth in herbivores such as rabbits, degus, chinchillas, guinea pigs, can cause major health problems. These animals have teeth known as elondont meaning they grow continuously. Normally these small herbivores graze almost constantly, wearing down their teeth gradually. But when tooth growth rates and wear are out of balance, problems occur. The incisors (front […]
Not long ago (all of us excluded) believed that while dogs were able to perform some tasks, they had no feelings and no understanding of what they were doing. Today we’ve learned so much more about the animals with whom we share our lives. Many of our behaviors and skills are learned by imitation beginning […]
