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Although guinea pigs are a very clean animals who rarely go to smell or get dirty too, it is convenient to bathe from time to time intervals that can vary between two and four months, depending on the waste that accumulates in the coat the animal. We should not bathe him more often, since then we risk losing the natural protection of the fur.

Before we take the temperature of bathing water and ensure it does not burn, so the bathing experience not upset the animal. It is best to use warm water pulling hot. When inserted into the water, the animal may be very nervous, constantly move and try to escape. We then reassure him, stroking and speaking softly, for the animal to calm down and lose the fear of bathing.

Use soap for bathing, taking a small amount in the water and another on hand to rub. It is important to ensure that in the bathroom not to get soap in their eyes and ears. IF we’re not sure of doing, it’s best to avoid the area and simply head to bathe the body. It is best to use a shampoo for rodents, to thereby avoid irritating your skin.

It is important that the room in which the banemos is not heated and air currents, since guinea pigs are very sensitive animals to cold, and if the temperature is not right can endanger your health. Read the rest of this entry »

When we hear the basilisk name certainly comes to mind the image of a mythological animal with the same name which was said to be able to kill a man just by looking at him. Currently, although it is still a small dragon to remind, is considered a fascinating animal that we should not fear.

These lizards belonging to the family of the Iguana. Can reach 75 centimeters in length and can be found in the rainforests of Central America and South America and feeds primarily on crickets.

In terms of appearance, like most lizards, their skin has many shades of green, brown stripes on the tail and belly where we can see yellow tones. It is also distinctive of this animal a large ridge that extends from the head, and another born in the neck and extends to the end of the tail.

But without a doubt, what most attracts the attention of this animal, apart from its legendary powers is that two members of their species, the common basilisk basilisk slot and have the ability to run on water, a mechanism used to escape his captors. Once you enter the water, can run a distance of twenty yards without collapsing. Read the rest of this entry »

When a bitch gives birth to their pups postpartum may suffer several disadvantages. For this reason it is always advisable to closely observe the behavior of the animal and go to the vet for any inconvenience. One of the biggest problems is hypocalcemia, which usually occurs in dogs of small size.

This is a low level of calcium in the blood and can be fatal for the mother. If they see that during feeding the dog suffers from constant tremors should go to the vet quickly. Another common problem, but less serious, is the non-infectious mastitis. This occurs when the puppies stop nursing and accumulates a lot of milk in the breasts of the dog.

It is best to apply a cold cloth and call a veterinarian. The latest problem is the agalactia postpartum. This is a problem in which the mother can not nurse their pups due to problems in the breast. If they see that the dogs can not eat have to do it ” artificial. “

The growth of the dogs is divided into stages. And while their first few weeks must pass with the mother, after a few months is necessary to begin to interact with the outside world. The walks are very important and are part of the foundation stone of dog training.

If you live in an apartment or a house without a backyard is necessary that the animal out for a walk several times a day for their needs. Every time you make your needs in the park or green space should be rewarded with a show of affection, while if it gets dirty inside the house is a challenge must implement. To scream ” NO! “is enough for the animal to understand that a bad thing.

An important point to remember is that you should not hit the dog. That’s the worst thing you can do, since the animal grow on the defensive and may attack any person in situations that are not true risk.

Like any other human being, the dog may suffer from different disorders that have direct influence on their behavior. For this reason it is always necessary to be alert and take into account some precautions. These are the two most common disorders seen in canine behavior.

On one hand we coprophagy, which is when the dog eats his own excrement. This usually occurs in puppies and can become a nasty habit if not corrected. Boredom is usually taken for the animal after several hours of confinement and must take a walk to forget about that behavior. If that persists over time to consult your veterinarian.

The attack is another important point to consider. Can occur for several reasons. First, it is punished for no reason and it changes its mode of being. If the dog is always tied up, or is severely beaten respond aggressively. Other animals notice submission in humans and become very dominant.

This must be corrected from pups, proving that love is king (no violence, obviously ), and finally violence may occur from starvation because the dog does not know how to call attention to be fed.

Cats are absolutely fantastic, and for this reason are ideal for use as pets. A very interesting point of cats is that there are many races, and all have special traits that make them special. This time we’ll talk about one that does not have a lot of publicity.

We are referring to the American Curl. At first it seems an ordinary cat, but the big difference is in their ears, they present a kind of “ripple” (derived from English “curl”) that gives them a much more sympathetic aesthetic tradition. They are very special and entertaining.

This race is typical of the United States and we can say that the youngest is worldwide and that only has 30 years of existence. This new cat species has its ears as individuals due to a natural mutation that occurred during pregnancy. In all other respects is just like any other breed of cats.

The American Curl cat is a very kind of partner, and is common to see in family homes where children live and which is notable for having a friendly demeanor. In addition, his physique is average and very rarely exceed five pounds. It’s a really nice animal that adapts easily to the family environment.

Another important point to note is that this is a very independent cat that does not require too intensive care. From the merely aesthetic to worry only by brushing the coat, to prevent the animal discards all his hair through the house.

If you are looking for a very nice pet and owners will undoubtedly have to lean toward the American Curl, a great cat that has become very popular internationally.

When it comes to pets, dogs are the most targeted. There are many breeds of dogs and all have their pros and cons. If you are looking for an athletic dog, affectionate and protective have to err on the Airedale Terrier. Is a British-born animal that is known for being very beautiful and obedient?

Originally it was used as hunting dog, why is a child who needs so much exercise every day. It is an ideal dog for families who have homes with a good extension of the garden. There will be entertained with the kids, and that the animals are very friendly and always protect their masters.

Like other athletic animals, the Airedale Terrier often has physical problems as it ages. Due to the disproportion between the size of the torso with the head and legs tend to suffer from hip dysplasia, which means that many times the animal is almost stationary when it is old age.

Here are three options. A combination of these is the best alternative in case a form of identification does not work.

Licenses. Usually, buying, your pet is assigned a number that is still in a database. The tags are attached to the collar of the pet. If your pet is, the animal control officer can check the tag number of the collar, and call to let you know they have a pet.

The disadvantages of using a label are: the label can be dropped and lost, may not be legible; your pet may lose his collar.

Tattoo. Tattoos are commonly recorded in one ear of the pet for sterilization surgery. Tattoos are a visible and permanent method of identification.

Microchip. A microchip is a small electronic chip, about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted under the skin of the pet. It is administered quickly and painlessly with a simple injection.

One topic that always generates questions when having a dog is the aggression. The first thing to note is that many dogs are genetically aggressive; dogs were originally used to hunt or fight. But a dog can become aggressive if you learn the behavior of their masters.

This means that if the animal is abused, such conduct will learn and apply to others, whether they are individuals or other specimens of the same species. Furthermore, if the pet is always tied up, deprived of their liberty and the hit or verbally abused will become very aggressive because of the medium.

Dogs that are abused are always on the defensive, until at some point react and can hurt their masters and themselves. In the event that an animal’s behavior is not good is it necessary to depart from the focus of abuse and do therapy to learn to not be afraid.

One of the diseases that cause concern in a family’s toxoplasmosis. It is worldwide known that this disease is caused by bacteria that usually used to cats as a means of incubation and infection. This disease can be extremely serious because it has rapidly spread to humans.

For this reason it is always necessary to take precautions when in the house is a cat. It should also be noted that pregnant women are very capable of transmitting toxoplasmosis baby in her womb, so you have to take into account different parameters that avoid any inconvenience.

Toxoplasmosis may not necessarily catch a cat. Can occur in both humans and cats by ingestion of milk that has not been pasteurized, raw or decaying meat or vegetables that are not properly sanitized before consumption.

In the case of cats, the bacteria that causes toxoplasmosis lays its eggs in the gut of the animal. For this reason we must be very cautious when dealing with pet feces. Also eggs can survive in the sand the cat box, so it is advisable to change every one or two days. Read the rest of this entry »