When I first got a rabbit at age 19, I knew nothing. I took in a rabbit who someone didn’t want, and I didn’t think to find out anything about having one first. To be fair to myself, the internet wasn’t really around then, so information was harder to come by, but I didn’t even … Continue Reading
Issues with teeth are some of the most common health issues rabbits and Guinea pigs have. These issues are related to the fact that their teeth continuously grow throughout their lifetime, around 3-4 inches per year! If our pets’ teeth are not consistently worn down at the same rate they grow, they can experience weight … Continue Reading
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
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
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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