Is it possible for your pet rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, etc. to get mites or worms from the hay it eats? The short answer is that it’s possible but fairly unlikely. For the longer answer, read on!What are mites?Mites are tiny (barely visible) eight-legged parasites similar to ticks or lice. One of the most common … Continue Reading
Is your rabbit sleeping…or just deep in thought? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.Because rabbits are prey animals, they often sleep with their eyes open — a survival instinct that helps them stay alert.So why do they do this, and how can you tell if your bunny’s actually snoozing? Let’s take a closer look.How a Rabbit’s Eyes … Continue Reading
Caring for aging small pets you may think, “How long will my (pet) live?” As a veterinarian, I hear this a lot. And, honestly, usually I say that I don’t know. That it’s hard to tell. That it depends. Everyone’s lifespan, just like with humans, is different. With animals, you have variances among breeds, too.What I … Continue Reading
Hello. It’s Belinda. Did you check out Red, White & Chew yet? It’s a big Fourth of July sale with deals on Healthy Snackers, Vine Hearts, Ball Trios and more. Don’t wait! The Red, White & Chew Sale ends soon. OK that’s the “business part” of my blog. If I get nothing else done at least that’s covered. I’m in a big rush … Continue Reading
Just like us, our pets can experience stress. As their caretakers (and friends!), it’s our job to try to make their lives as stress-free as possible! Read on to find out how you can recognize small pet stress and how to help.Causes of stressFor small pets, there are lots of potential causes of stress! Some … Continue Reading
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