Checklist For Your Rabbit’s Hutch

Perhaps the most important thing your rabbit needs is a place where he can stay and do his own thing. There are a few things that you have to consider before making a hutch for your pet. 

Your pet must be able to move freely, so the hutch should be spacious enough. Below are some other things to check and include in your pet’s cage:

●Hay - High-quality bedding is important as it protects your rabbit from getting hurt on the cage floor. 

●Food And Water Bowl - It is also important to clean it regularly and replace leftover food and water daily.

●Litter Area - Ensure that the litter area is accessible. Use good quality hay in the toilet area. 

●Hideout, tunnels, and toys - To keep your pet entertained and their getaway space when they needed alone time. 

Rabbits need a place where they feel safe and a room to explore, it is best to consider your rabbit’s preference in terms of his shelter.

Your veterinarian Derby is a valuable resource regarding your pet’s health and needs.

What Not To Do With Your New Kitten

When rearing a freshly acquired kitten, parents should focus on being tolerant and compassionate while rewarding appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement. In the instance that any purposeful or inappropriate activity, negative punishment, i.e. removal of some advantage, can be used. Even knowledgeable owners may fail to recognize the extreme no-nos of kitten rearing.

No yelling, threatening, or physical punishment. Punishment teaches a cat nothing but finds a way to avoid it. It is kinder and more humane to educate the kitten on what it should do instead of punishing it for what it is doing. Punishment is the administration of a stimulus that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. It must correspond with the bad behavior and be unpleasant enough to discourage the cat from repeating it. Punishment, when used incorrectly, can generate dread, anxiety, and owner avoidance, making it the least ideal technique for modifying behavior. Remember, you're penalizing the behavior, not the animal.

If you have concerns about your pet’s health and/or behavior, make an appointment with your veterinary clinic  Derby.

Turtles in the House

 

Did you know that some turtle owners like to make sure their turtles receive plenty of exercise inside and outside of his cage or tank? If you want to allow your turtle more roaming time, ask your vet for suggestions on where to allow your turtle to roam freely. In general, the type of turtle you own will determine whether or not he can roam around the house in a secure location or even freely. For instance, land-dwellers such as the tortoise enjoy large areas to roam whether indoors or outdoors. However, as with any pet, they need supervision as they may eat something on the floor and either choke or become ill. Turtles that swim most often get their exercise from swimming. Although it is not recommended for them to roam in your home, you can buy them a kid-size pool that will give them extra room to swim. Click for more tips or call your veterinarians Derby.

Salt and Horses

Did you know that salt licks or salt blocks can help encourage your horse to drink more? If you’re thinking about buying your horse a salt lick or a pasture salt block, consult your vet ahead of time especially when it comes to how much salt your horse can have and how often .Generally, horses require about one to two ounces of salt per day. This may increase to four to six ounces per day if the weather is hot or your horse is being exercised regularly. Horses that do not get enough salt in their diet often start showing abnormal behaviors such as licking or chewing things that might have salt on them. For instance, your horse may chew on a pitch fork handle or start licking at dirt. Lack of salt also causes a decrease in water intake which could increase the risk of impaction colic. Consult with your veterinarian Derby to learn more.