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 […]
Gerbils and hamsters are similar animals, but there are important differences between them: Gerbils have long, fur-covered tails that end in a small tuft. Hamsters have tiny stubs for tails, naked of fur. Gerbils tend to stand on their hind legs, while hamsters avoid standing as it takes much more effort for them. Hamsters are […]
When a pet exhibits chronic vomiting and/or diarrhea, it can mean Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD. IBD is usually seen in middle-aged or older pets, but it can affect pets at any age. The term IBD covers several gastrointestinal disoders. Although veterinarians are not sure, they think IBD occurs when the immune system attacks the tissues […]
