Heart disease, particularly cardiomyopathy, is common in African pygmy hedgehogs. It is often undetected simply because it is not diagnosed until it’s too late. While there are different types of cardiomyopathy, the most common form in hedgehogs is dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy occurs when the heart muscle stretches and becomes weak, lowering the ability of […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Latin America, Bolivia Group: Companion Height: 14-20 in. Weight: 15-30 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Hairless Khala? The Hairless Khala can be found from Mexico through Central and South America. There are several […]
Each pet bird has his/her own personality and may react differently to the same situations. Some birds will bite the person nearest them or even another bird when someone new approaches. Called displacement, your pet is protecting itself from the newcomer. Sometimes birds will nip their mates to encourage them to fly away from the […]
