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House Rabbits are Fun and Cute Pets
By Mike Yeager
House rabbits are a perfect pet for many people, regardless of whether they live on a farm or in an apartment. House rabbits are small, easy to take care of, and don’t require any expensive supplies like some other pets do. They are cute, friendly, and playful. They are also safe enough that you can have a child play with a rabbit unsupervised, something that would probably not be safe to do with a dog.
Also, rabbits love to play with children. Having more than one rabbit will just add to the fun. However, if you do have more than one rabbit, make sure they are the same sex. Also, while rabbits sometimes get along well with other pets, it is generally best to not mix rabbits with cats or dogs.
Caring for your House Rabbits.
Care for house rabbits is critical for the well being of your rabbit and for your enjoyment of your rabbit. You will not be able to enjoy your rabbit as nearly as much if your rabbit is constantly ill. Also, your rabbit will not be very happy if it spends most of its time feeling miserable. Unfortunately, rabbits are very vulnerable to disease.
The best way to protect your rabbit from disease is to make sure that your rabbit and its cage are always clean. Regularly clean your rabbit’s cage with a disinfectant, and also give your rabbit an occasional bath. If you have a new rabbit, quarantine it from the rest of the rabbits for at least two weeks. If at the end of the two weeks the new rabbit looks fine, it is probably safe to put it in with the other rabbits. If you have questions about rabbit care, ask your veterinarian.
About The Author: Mike Yeager, Publisher - http://www.a1-pets-4u.com
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A Healthy Ferret Checklist
A healthy ferret is an active, curious animal that remains alert and playful. Knowing what physical characteristics are normal for your pet can help you to keep him healthy and happy, and let you know as soon as possible when something begins to go wrong. Check for the following:
EYES: Should be big, clear, bright, even in size and free of discharge. Some ferrets suffer from small eyes (micro-ophthalmia). Avoid buying one of these.
FUR: Should be clean, shiny and completely cover the body with no bald spots or sores.
SKIN: Skin should be smooth, not scaly. Check for lumps; they could be cancerous.
EARS: Should be pink and clear of debris or dirt.
NOSE: A moist nose is a good sign. It should also be smooth and free of scales.
WHISKERS: Whiskers should be long and full.
BODY: The body should be firm with muscle evenly distributed. A healthy ferret is long, muscular and athletic.
NEUTERING: If you get a ferret from a pet store it will probably already be neutered. Unneutered males emit a strong, offensive odor; unneutered females that are allowed to go into heat without being bred often die.
GENITALS/ANUS: Should be clean and healthy looking with no signs of feces or discharge.
BEHAVIOR: Ferrets are usually alert and curious. They should be playful, gentle and have a good temperament and attitude. Although these are not indications of health, it's better not to get an aggressive ferret that will bite unduly. A healthy ferret will display a confident attitude and appear generally happy.
TAIL: Should be covered with hair.
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