Ways To Protect A Hedgehog From Mites

 

Infestation from mites is one of the concerns of many pet owners. After all, the hedgehog will be uncomfortable and irritated most of the time.

Fortunately, you can protect your pet against infestation:

●       Always wash your hands after handling any hedgehog. If you touched a hedgehog in a public place, it is very important to wash your hands after.

●       If there will be an additional hedgehog in your household, you should put the new one in quarantine for a week. Doing so will prevent infestations, if ever.

●       Remember to wash your hands before and after handling the new hedgehog. You’ll want your hands to be clean before handling the older hedgehogs.

●       Freeze the bedding and most food as soon as you buy it. These materials might carry mites. Freezing for 24 hours will ensure that you stop the mites from infecting your pet.

●       Bathe your hedgehog with warm water and olive oil once a month. Bathing is an effective way to eliminate mites. This solution can keep the skin soft and supple.

Consult your animal hospital McHenry, IL for the best product to protect your mites from mites and other parasites.

Behavior and Temperament of Degu

 

A degu (scientific name: Octodon degus) is fast becoming popular especially to pet lovers who like uncommon pets. Degus live pretty much like prairie dogs when they're living in their natural environment. Degus are social creatures and they prefer to live in a community. And like some rodents, they can dig complex burrows with adequate space where they can keep their food as well as sleep. But unlike some of their rodent relatives, degus are diurnal creatures (they are active during the morning). Degus are known to have a dog-like friendly personality.

Once a degu is fully grown, it can grow to as much as 5 to 7 inches long and with a tail that can reach 6 inches. You should be careful not to pick him by his tail because it can shed off its tail as a protective measure (almost like how a house lizard does it).

Your veterinarian McHenry IL is a valuable source of information about your pet’s health and well-being.

Flystrike Problem in Guinea Pigs

Flystrike problem in guinea pigs is a common but serious problem that you need to avoid as much as possible. Flystrike in guinea pigs (which is medically known as “myiasis”) is a condition by which maggots from flies are laid in the skin of guinea pigs and eat away at your pet's flesh while releasing lethal toxins. The maggots come from flies' eggs and they live in your cavies' coats until you clean them up.

Flystrike issues are really common during the summer season.  Flies love the summer and their eggs turn into maggots due to the heat in the environment. Thus, you need to check each furry cavy you have at least twice a day to detect maggot infestation as early as you possibly can. If left untreated for a considerable amount of time, cavies may have wounds and you might even see some loss of skin tissue.

Make sure to clean your cavy's housing regularly and visit your pet clinic McHenry IL to get more tips.

Domestic Canaries

Did you know that there are canaries that live in the wild and canaries that can be kept as pets? Some call the pet canaries domestic canaries, but they can simply be called canaries. So what is a canary? The canary is a small yellow songbird that is originally part of the finch family or species of birds. A canary can live between 10 and 15 years and can grow as big as 5 inches in length. Canaries are often thought of first when thinking of pet birds mostly because of the famous yellow canary in the cartoons called Tweety Bird. Canaries, however, are recommended for owners that have more bird experience. First time owners should start with an alternative breed such as a cockatiel or cockatoo. Canaries enjoy mimicking sounds, talking and singing. They do not like to be handled. Learn more here or give your veterinarian McHenry, IL a call.