Collie Personality

Collies, when well-bred, are friendly, gentle, and sweet. They thrive as family dogs, being included in every activity of the family. Collies also love kids and will protect them while they're playing. As if these fantastic traits aren't enough, Collies are also highly intelligent and loyal. These smart pups are fast learners. In addition, they are so devoted that they'll undoubtedly risk their lives to sharks to save you.

Training, socialization, and heredity are just some of the factors that affect their temperament. Nice-tempered pups are playful, sociable, and curious. Choose those whose personality is in the middle of the spectrum— not too aggressive but also not too shy/anxious.

It's best to meet the puppy's mother or father before finally adopting him to let you assess if you two are compatible. It will also be great if you can meet his siblings and other relatives to understand what kind of dog your pup will become.

If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s health and/or behavior, don’t hesitate to contact your animal hospital Oshawa, ON.

How To Prevent Fleas In Ferrets

Fleas can also attack ferrets. In fact, this infestation is common if there are many pet animals in the household. This is a serious concern that needs to be addressed quickly.

A heavy flea infestation may cause severe anemia and skin irritation in the affected ferrets. Some ferrets may also be hypersensitive to an allergen that is present in the saliva of fleas causing them to develop intense itching. The problem is similar to flea hypersensitivity in cats and dogs.

But it is not recommended to use the same anti-flea medication that is used for dogs or cats on pet ferrets. The medication may contain ingredients that can cause adverse effects to the ferret, making it unsafe for use.

Unfortunately, there are not that many anti-flea medications formulated for ferrets. Do not self-medicate. Instead, consult your veterinarian Oshawa, ON for an effective and safe treatment that can be used.  The vet may prescribe off-label products that are appropriate for ferrets.

How To Introduce A New Litter Box To Your Pet Cat

Most cats don’t have problems using a new litter box. However, since they are such fussy creatures, there are those that may be second thoughts about using the new litter box especially if it’s design, location, type of litter, or size is different from the old one. If you have just brought home a new litter box to replace the old one, be sure to introduce it properly. If you are changing your cat’s old litter box with a new one, be sure that your pet won’t turn his nose at the new litter box and do his business someplace else. The magic words here are ‘gradual transition’ since cats hate anything new or strange. Make the transition easier by getting a litter box that is similar in size or design to the old litter box. Even if you want to switch to a new type of litter, use the old type of litter that your cat has been used to in order to prevent subjecting your pet to more stress.  Consult with your Clarington Animal Hospital Oshawa, ON if you have any concerns about your pet’s potty habits.

Can A Pet Ferret Be Kept In The Same Enclosure With Other Species?

While ferrets can be placed in the same enclosure that has adequate space for all of them, housing them with other types of pets needs to be deliberated on carefully. These animals have a strong prey drive and they can easily prey on smaller pets, like rodents and birds. There have been instances when pet ferrets killed small kittens. With this in mind, pet ferrets should never be housed in the same cage with smaller pets that can possibly end up as food for a ferret. Even with domestication, their prey instincts are still very strong. Thus when you are considering housing your pet ferret with other types of pets, you should think about this possible scenario that can take place if you are not too careful. There have been cases of successful shared housing between an adult ferret and an adult animal of another type. The risks are significantly minimal than housing your pet ferret with smaller pets.

Ask your veterinarian Oshawa, ON for more information about caring for ferrets.