As pets, rabbits should be provided with a companion wherever possible. Litter mates or rabbits that have been brought up together usually co-exist peacefully, but how do you introduce a friend for your existing rabbit without the furr flying?
Hairballs? Snuffles? Find out about the problems that commonly affect pet rabbits.
Breeding guinea pigs is a rewarding pastime. They are easy to mate and easy to rear, but just be sure you can find good homes for the resultant babies.
Wondering what type of pet would best suit you and your lifestyle? Let’s look at some options.
A sad fact of pet ownership is that, when you take a pet into your life, you are likely to have to face the eventual death of that pet. Commonly, you will have to face the decision that your pet has to be ‘put to sleep’.
Commonly kept snakes in Australia include Carpet Pythons and Children's Pythons. These can be obtained from breeders and dealers, but will grow to become quite large.
Wondering what sort of house a pet ferret needs? It is important to remember that ferrets need to be kept in a cool area, as they are very susceptible to heat stroke.
Ferrets are very sociable animals and can make wonderful pets, especially if handled and socialised well from an early age. They are inquisitive and playful animals, and can be quite mischievous and destructive!
Fun, fascinating and forever into mischief. Ferrets make great pets but are susceptible to certain conditions, such as diarrhoea, distemper, human influenza, parasites, ringworm, and various types of cancer.
Do you know the most important aspects of pet care? If you follow these Ten Tenets of Pet Care, you’ll be certain to have a happy healthy pet.