Submissive Behavior of Exotic Pets

 

Submission is a natural behavior in the animal kingdom, in which animals accept the dominance of another superior animal. This behavior is common among species that observe social hierarchy, such as dogs, cats, fish, birds, and other animals. Among exotic pets, submissive behavior is also present. Bearded dragons slowly circularly wave one of their arms or puff up. On the other hand, Degus and ferrets expose their bellies, similar to dogs. Some pet degu bites, and if you have one, you may restrain it while lying on its back to show your dominance. Same with an aggressive ferret, make it submissive to you by holding its scruff then flipping it on its back. A submissive guinea pig allows the dominant pig to mount on it. You may be able to see this behavior of your pet in the presence of another animal of the same kind. For concerns about your pet’s behavior, always consult your veterinarian Louisville, CO.