Handling Your Pet Snake

Many snakes enjoy handling and your snake may enjoy your touch. Others snakes may lash out and shouldn’t be handled unless it is urgent. Do your research and choose your snake carefully based on your knowledge and experience with snakes. Snakes taken from the wild don’t make good pets since they haven’t been handled and may lash out at you. Choose a captive-bred snake instead. Always handle your snake with kindness and respect. Be confident and act efficiently when handling your snake. Support your snake’s full length as you pick up your snake and as you handle him. Make sure that your snake knows there is no food at stake as you pick him up. Otherwise he might inadvertently bite you. Watch for signs of aggression that could put you at risk of injury. Wash your hands thoroughly after you put your snake back into his enclosure. For more information, contact your pet clinic Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Keeping Your Guinea Pig’s Teeth Healthy

Your guinea pig’s teeth grow continuously throughout his life. Without diligent care, it is possible his teeth could become overgrown and possibly cross over each other. Your pig will have difficulty eating and suffer from pain and cuts inside his mouth. Examine your guinea pig’s teeth often and ensure they are straight and relatively short. Check for broken teeth or discoloration too. Provide your guinea pig with lots of timothy hay and wood blocks so he can nibble and gnaw to wear down his teeth. Hard vegetables such as carrots and squash add some nutrition and help keep your pig’s teeth trim. Ensure that your pig’s diet is high in vitamin C to support healthy teeth. If your guinea pig has difficulty eating or you see any dental issues, he needs medical care. Make an appointment with your vet Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to have your guinea pig’s teeth evaluated and treated as needed.