Myth #1: Guinea pigs can live in a small cage. This is completely incorrect! Many enclosures sold at retailers that are said to be “guinea pig friendly” are far too small. Typically, one guinea pig needs 7.5 cubic feet of enclosure space to remain happy and healthy—the number of cubic feet increases for every additional …
by Dianne Cook, LVT If you’ve ever witnessed a rabbit or rodent eating in the wild, you’ve may have noticed their meals don’t always come easy. Instead, they use their keen senses and naturally athletic bodies to seek out and dig up or stretch to reach the very best morsels. On the opposite spectrum, our …
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by Dianne Cook, LVT Let’s face it, small mammals have garnered a reputation for being destructive. The truth of the matter is that most of the destructive behaviors small mammals express are simply a way of them communicating that something in their environment isn’t working. Luckily, with some patience, understanding, and the aid of engaging, …
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by Dr. Cayla Iske, PhD Small mammal pets are living longer lives in recent years thanks in large part to improved veterinary care and nutrition. This added time with our little loved ones brings a new set of potential health issues with it, however. As any animal ages its physiological systems can become more inefficient …
by Dianne Cook, LVT There are few things as rewarding as sharing your life with small mammals. Their quirky personalities, silly hijinks, and unconditional love fill our lives with purpose and companionship. As the years pass, however, and their little bodies age, it can be difficult watching our beloved fur babies face new hurdles and …
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