The first thing you need to know is what normal body temperatures are -100.5 – 102.5 degrees fahrenheit for cats and dogs. If you suspect your pet has a fever, you can use a rectal thermometer. Lubricate the tip with petroleum jelly. Lift the tail and insert the thermometer about 1″ into the rectum. After […]
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 […]
There are many things to consider when deciding to train your dog. One method is using positive and negative reinforcement. Clicker training is usually done over several shorter sessions as opposed to one longer session, which might become tedious for your dog and cause him to lose interest. Choosing a training method depends on the […]
