How Pocket Pets Display Submissive Behaviors

 

Social hierarchy structures are present in animals, too.  Dogs, cats, and even pocket pets instinctively observe a social ladder. Less dominant members will display specific signs of being submissive to dominant individuals in the group. Below are a few of the usual submissive behaviors that can be observed in certain species:

Degus

Much like dogs, a pet degu will expose his belly while lying on its back to signify that it is submissive.  If the pet degu you own tends to bite or nip, show your dominance by laying it on its back and hold the degu down until the struggling stops.

Ferrets

Dominant ferrets will force a submissive member down with its back to the ground.  If your ferret is trying to display aggression or any dominant behavior, show your pet you are the boss by holding it by the back of its neck and pinning it on its back.

Bearded Dragons

A bearded dragon that assumes the submissive role will puff up or perform a circular wave motion using an arm if a dominant dragon is encountered.

If you encounter any issues with the behaviors exhibited by your pet, see your vet clinic Cy-Fair.

Can Your Cat be a Vegetarian?

Cats have evolved to eat meat. The strong hunting instinct of wild cats have been passed on to your domestic cat. Her body is designed for successful hunting. She has no teeth to grind up vegetables or grains. If your cat had no meat to eat, she would eat greens and grains to survive. However, she would suffer from dietary insufficiencies. There are essential nutrients missing from a vegetarian diet on its own. You could feed your cat vegetarian cat foods that have synthetic amino acids. However, it is still difficult to sustain good health with these foods. Your cat will be prone to heart issues, and urinary and bowel difficulties from eating a vegetarian diet. Although not impossible to raise your cat as a vegetarian, it is a lot of work. Even if you are a vegetarian, consider choosing a meat-based diet for your cat to ensure continued good health. Contact your vet Cy-Fair to learn more.