Once upon a time the innocent potato found itself threatened by the ravenous guinea pig. No, really, this actually happened. Both our favorite furry potatoes as well as the standard variety originated in and around where is now known as Peru. The potato developed an alkaloid that’s toxic to guinea pigs (and most mammals, really) … Continue Reading
Keep your beloved animals close to your heart forever. Here are some great ways to remember your pet after they pass. And to keep your memories close.
Saying goodbye to a pet is totally dreaded. Heart wrenching. Confusing. Dehydrating. Unfortunately, too many of us know too well. Here’s Twix’s story. And mine. People failed Twix, badly, from the start. I’ll skip the details on that. Then he came to me, and I loved him madly. He was as laid back as a guinea pig … Continue Reading
New foods, snacks or supplements need careful introduction if they are to be accepted. Your rabbit won’t eat their new food?
Rabbits and guinea pigs are natural foragers. In the wild, they don’t stick to one type of grass, flower, weed, or herb. They eat a bit of this, a bit of that – foraged food based on what is available seasonally. Without this variety, they can suffer a lack of trace minerals and other nutritional … Continue Reading
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