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Caring for your pet rat: accommodation and feeding
Do not use a hamster cage as this will not be big enough. The best cage for your rats is a wire cage measuring at least 50cm tall as rats are very active creatures and love to climb. Make sure the floor area is made of solid material to avoid your rat trapping and injuring…
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Have you considered a rat for a pet?
Although domestic rats belong to the same species as wild rats, they should not be viewed in the same way. Domestic rats are clean, intelligent and sociable animals and can make lovely pets. Male rats are called bucks and females are does. Baby rats are called kittens. A rat lives for an average of about…
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Tips for Training a Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is an excellent dog both as a pet and as a work dog. It is famous for being intelligent, obedient and loyal. However, just like any other breed, your Rottweiler dog can develop bad behavior without proper training. To ensure that your dog is well behaved start training it at an early age,…
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What foods should guinea pigs eat?
Guinea pigs should have access to fresh, clean water at all times. They should also have the opportunity to eat hay and/or grass at all times. As well as water and hay, it is important to feed guinea pigs dry grass-based nuggets which contain vitamin C which is essential for good health. Do not buy…
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Why does your cat seem to be attracted to the non-cat person in the room?
If you have a cat as a member of your family, then you will possibly be bemused by the fact that when you have friends round for dinner, your cat seems to make a bee line for the one person who is allergic to their fur or who distinctly dislikes them. This can often be…
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