Guinea Pig Care

Guinea pigs are fond of foraging— you may keep treats in haystacks to let them hunt. Make it a habit to hold them for a few minutes. Cavies like to cuddle. If you're not fond of bathing cavies, a couple of brushing sessions each week may help. The messy cavies may push their stuff out of the confinement. Although they aren't recommended for toddlers, cavies may just be the perfect cuddle buddies for school-age kids. It's best to consult the vet if you're compatible with cavies.

A solid-bottomed wire cage (7 to square feet wide) is the ideal habitat. Either aspen, pine, or newspaper may work as bedding but avoid cedar. Their diet primarily consists of hay, veggies, and fruit every week, plus a sufficient amount of water daily. Provide them toys and daily out-of-the-cage exercise in a cavy-proof room. Soiled bedding must be cleaned daily, plus intensive cleaning every week. Cavies may live between 4 to 8 years.

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Chinese Crested Hair Coat

Powderpuff Cresteds come in a variety of colors, including blue, mahogany, copper, and lavender, which can be spotted or solid. Meanwhile, Hairless Cresteds have a naked body that may have a black or pink skin tone.

Hairless Cresteds are mostly bald, except on their feet, tail, and head, which have soft, flowing hairs. Keeping their body hairs shaved is essential in protecting their skin. Keep their skin natural— moisturizers/sunblocks aren't necessary. Use high-quality shampoo as they're susceptible to some minor skin issues, including acne and blackheads.

Aside from dog acne, also check for rashes, sores, and infection (indicated by tenderness, redness, and inflammation on some parts of the body such as mouth, nose, feet, and eyes) while grooming your Chinese Crested. Make sure their eyes are clear and free of any discharge/redness. Overall, weekly examination alerts you of any possible disease.

Any skin and/or hair coat issue exhibited by your pet should warrant an appointment with your vets Savannah, GA. 

Clay Cat Litter

 

Depending on the litter material, you may need to change the cat litter more often. Nowadays, there are a lot of options of litter to choose from, and before grabbing one in the store, the most important factor to consider is how frequently you can clean the litter box.

Probably the most common litter type, clay litter is among the options you have for your cat's box— they can be non-clumping or clumping. They both have advantages and disadvantages, but the non-clumping one requires more frequent replacement. Cats generally prefer this type due to its resemblance to the soil (where cats naturally poop/pee). On the downside, this is the messiest, not to mention high-dust/high-tracking on the paws. Clay litter requires weekly replacements— or even more often. And although it's cheap, the maintenance and cleaning it needs may be quite a price to pay.

If you have concerns about your pet's litter box habits, make an appointment with your veterinary hospital Chesapeake, VA. 

English Setters Hate Harsh Training Techniques

English Setters don't do well with harsh training. Instead, they are most likely to thrive with rewards and treats whenever they do something great. With their long history in hunting, they're naturally independent dogs, so making training fun is the key to keeping them interested to learn.

These athletic dogs are excellent competitors for rally, agility, and obedience. Also, their easygoing and people-oriented personality is ideal for therapy work. As if that's not enough, they are also great assistants for bird hunters— hobbyists and competitors alike. If your primary goal is to have a hunting buddy, be sure to tell to the breeder to immediately let you know if they breed their pups for this purpose.

English Setters can also perform well in conformation shows. Just as with other dog sports, be sure to have open communication with the breeder you transact with to help you acquire a dog with the appropriate qualities.

A sudden change in your pet’s health and/or behavior should warrant a visit to your vets Chesapeake, VA. 

English Foxhound Temperament

Socialization, training, and heredity are among the factors that affect the English Foxhound's temperament. Nice-tempered puppies are generally curious, playful, and easy to approach/handle. And if you're thinking of getting a dog, it's best to choose puppies with an average temperament or those who are neither bullies nor anxious.

Meeting the puppy's mother or father is a big help in assessing your compatibility with your prospective pet. You may also meet his other relatives to have a better understanding of how he'll most likely turn out as an adult dog.

You may start socialization by signing up your pooch for pup kindergarten. You may also have some visitors in your house from time to time. In addition, include strolling in the neighborhood in your routine list, plus take your dog with you to the park or store (provided, of course, that they allow dogs).

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Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes

 

After bringing home your new cat, you'll eventually need to consider how often you can dispose of your cat's waste. Since the '90s, there's been a lot of innovations concerning litter boxes— an example of which is the self-cleaning litter box. Not only do they help control odors, but these boxes also put the days of manually scooping clumps to an end. This is especially helpful for multiple-cat parents.

Currently, some automatic boxes also come with removable covers. In general, this type of box isn't recommended for kitties less than six months old, but you can have it in advance and turn it on when your cat is of the right age. But while waiting for that, you might as well temporarily stick to your scooping routines until your cat becomes accustomed and ready to use a self-cleaning box.

If you have concerns about your pet's litter box habits, make an appointment with your veterinary clinic Savannah, GA. 

Hair Coat Of English Setters

 

English Setters have a flat coat, with hairs longer on their chests, bellies, thighs, legs, ears, and tails. Despite looking lovely, the featherings do not hinder the English Setter in field activities.

English Setters may come in orange/lemon Belton, blue Belton, liver Belton, and blue Belton with tans. Belton was the place where these hunting dogs worked the most— this is also where Edward Laverack, the founder of this breed, lived. Although their coats are mostly white, they also have darker hairs scattered throughout their bodies.

Therefore, all colors of English Setters are tri-color— with blue Belton having black marks, liver Belton with reddish brown marks, and the others having tan marks. Usually, English Setters are white during puppyhood, although you may see a subtle presence of black, liver, or orange in other puppies.

To maintain healthy skin and shiny coat, English Setters need daily (or three times every week) brushing— stiff bristle brushes and steel combs are the ones recommended.

Any skin and/or hair coat issue exhibited by your pet should warrant an appointment with your pet clinic Savannah, GA.