By guinea-pig-gal, on January 8th, 2010%
Animals have interacted with humans for thousands of years. But here’s some news to all you animal lovers: that sneezing, coughing, hacking, runny nose and those rashes that appear on your skin may be caused by small, furry creatures that you so love and admire. Are you allergic to pets or other animals? Here is a list of animals that commonly trigger allergies in humans:
Cats and dogs
Most dogs and cats that trigger allergy have fur. Since these animals shed regularly, the tiny hairs eventually find themselves on the skin, in the nose and mouth. When this does happen, allergic symptoms occur. This can happen whether the animal is longhaired or shorthaired.
What about hairless breeds? For people whose allergies are triggered by animal hair, keeping a hairless cat or dog seems to solve the problem. That is, until the animal develops a skin problem and sheds dander or dead skin. This can then trigger an allergy.
Horses
Like cats and dogs, horses can also trigger allergy through their saliva. There are certain proteins in horse’s saliva that can be problematic to people who are hypersensitive. Horse dander can also cause allergic reactions.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 27th, 2009%
By guinea-pig-gal, on December 17th, 2009%
By guinea-pig-gal, on November 27th, 2009%
Guinea Pigs are intensely social creatures. In the wild they originally lived in groups called herds. If you are planning on getting a guinea pig, you must realize that, in addition to obtaining a new family member, you are also entering into a binding social commitment. As descendents of herd animals, Guinea Pigs do not do very well in solitary situations. As such, you must be prepared to set aside significant time each and every day as a guinea pig owner to interact with your pet – an easy and enjoyable task for animal lovers. If you are more of a hands-off admirer of animals – or if your busy schedule prohibits rich daily interaction with your cavy, then it is highly recommended that you get a second or third pig to satisfy your pet’s social needs.

As I wrote earlier, owning a cavy should be viewed as a commitment. Either you must commit to spending extensive time with your pet each day or you must commit to being a multiple pig owner. Anything less would be a disservice to the animal.

In addition, in order to maintain good health (like humans) guinea pigs need regular daily exercise. Guinea pigs generally do not tend to use exercise wheels like hamsters or go for walks on a leash like dogs. Instead you must either provide a cage large enough for your pig(s) to run around in – or you must give them daily exercise time. They will need to run freely but supervised in a protected room or other large area. This is important not only for physical reasons, but also to maintain your guinea pigs’ mental health. Just as with children, exposing your cavy to different environments can provide them with much-needed mental stimulation.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on September 3rd, 2009%
Buy Small Animal Pkg Foods Guinea Pig – SMF GPIG PELLETS 5 ORIGINAL at Amazon
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By guinea-pig-gal, on January 6th, 2008%
Rabbit Rat
Can we keep a rat and a rabbit in the same hutch?
We have a rat in a cage and have just got a rabbit that will stay in its own hutch. Can we put the rat and rabbit together in the hutch without any problems?
Rats are predators. No. The will harm each other. And please get another rat for your rat to have a friend. They are extremely social creatures and need constant same species companionship. They get very lonely and might get depressed or even aggressive without one. For the happiness of your pet, please get it a friend.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 27th, 2007%
Mice Small Animal
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Shake Away 3004503 Small Animal Repellent – Fox Urine Granules, 3 lbs.
$23.95
Sprinkle SHAKE-AWAY Small Critter Repellent Granules lightly around your lawn, bushes, trees, gardens, flowerbeds. For larger areas, sprinkle lightly for three feet then skip three feet and repeat this process until the entire area is covered. SHAKE-AWAY Small Critter Repellent Granules can be sprinkled lightly over bulbs, bushes, flowers and tress for maximum protection….
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Super Pet Guinea Pig Igloo Hide-Out, Large
$3.85
Igloos are made of translucent plastic so you can see your pet inside its Igloo even when your pet thinks its hiding! Igloos are constructed from durable plastic making them easy to clean, plus they’re odor and stain resistant….
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Super Pet CritterTrail Outhouse
$4.00
The CritterTrail Outhouse was developed to take advantage of your small animals natural instinct to go potty in one specific area of their home. CritterTrail Outhouse snaps directly onto your CritterTrail home and it comes complete with free sample of Potty Litter and sifting scoop to help with cleaning the litter. Yes, you really can potty train your small animal pet!…
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If you have small animals or reptiles as pets in your home, then you should consider many things. First, you should look for a pet shop where you can find all the necessary things (minor or major) at the most affordable prices in the market.
You can easily find a large number of physical and online stores where you can find your desired reptile and small animal supplies. But do they assist in your long term sucess? Can they provide you and your pet a true value? Do they offer quality and proven products?
One way to achieve optimal results is by dealing with a pet shop capable of serving both physical and online customers. One such store which has been serving customers for a long period of time is Washington Pet. It is a name renowned for its brands and products especially reptile supplies. Washingtonpet.net is the official website of the store located in Bangor, PA.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 24th, 2007%
Rat Bird
can a baby rat and baby bird grow up together without getting aggressive?
will the rat eventually attack the bird?
It is really never safe to house two animals of different species together except for special cases such as dog friendly cats and cat friendly dogs (not even all dogs and cats can be kept together). . . . → Read More: Rat Bird
By guinea-pig-gal, on December 12th, 2007%
Gerbil Small Animal
What Small Animal (Gerbil, Hamster, Guinea Pig) is Best?
Pleas give a description of each and tell which is best. i have a gerbil right now and he is one year old. I just thought after he…passes….i could get a different pet.
What one should i get?
Okay, well I owned many rodents and this is what I have came up with. They are in order from what I wouldn’t pick to what I would.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 6th, 2007%
Hamster Gerbil Mice
Hagen Habitrail OVO Mouse Hamster Gerbil DEN
$6.49
Crittertrail X Extreme Habitat Hamster, Gerbil, mice
$24.99
Crittertrail Three. Hamster, Gerbil, Mice Cage. NEW!
$32.99
Hamster gerbil rat mouse accessories tubes ball wheel
$11.50
CRITTERTRAIL HIDEOUT. HAMSTER, MICE, GERBIL. MEDIUM
$5.99
Hamster gerbil rat mouse cage H16xL22xW12 W/Extras
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Hamster Mouse Gerbil Small Animal cage cages #3428
$24.99
Hamster Mouse Gerbil Small Animal cage cages #3678
$39.00
hamster gerbil . . . → Read More: Hamster Gerbil Mice
By guinea-pig-gal, on October 30th, 2007%
Rat Mouse Hamster
Is it REALLY! okay to feed my hamster rat/mouse food cuz petsmart gave me rat food at first and Im still not?
ok so im going to vacation soon and its kinda last minute and im letting someone take care of my hamster for a week and Im about to run out is it okay to feed him rat/mouse food because i have a huge bag and i dunno wat to do!
Its fine, hamsters, rats, and mice can basically eat the same stuff. most of the time, bigger animals like rats and hamsters have bigger chunkier food than mice, but it should be fine. your hampster will most likely love the corn kernels, sunflower seeds, and other stuff in rodent food.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on October 27th, 2007%
Ferret Sugar Glider
4 level Bird Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat cages
$99.00
4 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Bird Rat Cages
$79.00
5 level Bird Sugar Glider Chinchilla Ferret Rat cages
$95.99
5 level ferret chinchilla sugar glider rat cages
$129.00
Bird Chinchilla Ferret Sugar Glider Cages SA2483SX
$149.00
Bird ferret chinchilla sugar glider rat cage cages 3997
$199.00
Parrot Bird Ferret chinchilla sugar glider cage cages
$129.00
4 level . . . → Read More: Ferret Sugar Glider
By guinea-pig-gal, on October 22nd, 2007%
Marmoset Monkey
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Keychain with primate, monkey, marmoset, brown, black
$2.99
* Durable acrylic key chain is crystal-clear and double-sided so the artwork or message is seen twice.* Sturdy metal ring holds your keys securely.* Full color printed images or messages are included.* If you have new ideas or need help selecting text for your custom keychains please contact us.* Size: 2 1/8″ x 3 1/2″ (Approx. business card). The “SHOPZEUS.COM” label is just a watermark in the pi…
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Keychain with primate, monkey, marmoset, white, black
$2.99
* Durable acrylic key chain is crystal-clear and double-sided so the artwork or message is seen twice.* Sturdy metal ring holds your keys securely.* Full color printed images or messages are included.* If you have new ideas or need help selecting text for your custom keychains please contact us.* Size: 2 1/8″ x 3 1/2″ (Approx. business card). The “SHOPZEUS.COM” label is just a watermark in the pi…
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Keychain with primate, rainforest, monkey, marmoset, golden
$2.99
* Durable acrylic key chain is crystal-clear and double-sided so the artwork or message is seen twice.* Sturdy metal ring holds your keys securely.* Full color printed images or messages are included.* If you have new ideas or need help selecting text for your custom keychains please contact us.* Size: 2 1/8″ x 3 1/2″ (Approx. business card). The “SHOPZEUS.COM” label is just a watermark in the pi…
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Marmoset monkey for sale age 8 weeks ready for delivery.Each costing 1000 to 1800 euro male and female this amount include delivery,vet certificate
and pedigree.vet certificate and a travel crate. A year health
guarantee, and are up to date on shots and worming.That is All my
monkey will be issued a Health medical certificate by a
veterinarian before travel to show that it is free from all
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By guinea-pig-gal, on October 14th, 2007%
Pig Small Animal
Chinchilla Guinea pig Small Animal cage #3923S
$69.00
Chinchilla Guinea pig Small Animal cage #3924
$49.00
Striped Small Animal Carrier,Guinea Pig,Ferret,14″x8.5″
$4.99
Small Animal PINK BALL,Guinea Pig,Gerbil,36″Diameter
$5.50
XL Guinea Pig/Small Animal Fleece Tunnel w/Peek Hole
$0.99
XL Handmade Fleece Tunnel for Guinea Pig/Small Animals
$0.99
XL Fleece Tunnel for Guinea Pig/Small Animal w/PeekHole
$0.99
Handmade XL Fleece Tunnel for Small Animal/Guinea Pig
$0.99
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By guinea-pig-gal, on October 5th, 2007%
Ferret Chinchilla
Signs of ringworm are typically circular patches of broken hair in ring-like whirls. These areas usually heal at their centers, growing darker than normal hair. Surrounding this darkened area is a band of inflamed, reddened skin within which the hair is also broken off short. The most common areas for ringworm to occur are the face, ear tips, tail and paws. When these areas are examined with an ultraviolet light source the broken hair shafts often fluoresce.
In the few cases where the lesions are itchy, the skin is crusty, bumpy and infected with bacteria. Ringworm of the body shows up as a flat, round patch anywhere on the skin except for the scalp and feet. The groin is a common area of infection (groin Ringworm). As the rash gradually expands, its center clears to produce a ring. More than one patch might appear, and the patches can overlap. The area is sometimes itchy.
There is a non toxic cure for pet ringworm. PetsBestRx products are highly effective in eliminating ringworm in pets quickly and safely. Many people ask, “how long does it take to get rid of ringworm”? The answer is simple…. In 3 to 5 days! PetsBestRx has antifungal and ringworm lotions to respond to every skin type and each type of pet! For more information, visit our website at www.petsbestrx.com/PetRingworm.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on September 16th, 2007%
Marmoset Monkey
“Look, it’s a monkey!” the father says to his son, pointing at the caged chimpanzee sitting with his back to the onlookers. The information sheet posted on the wall corrects the misnomer, but I doubt the man will read it. Sure enough, the pair strolls forward to look at the next ‘monkey,’ which is really an orangutan.
With more than 350 species of primates in the world, I suppose it is easy to get confused over who is who, and what is what. However, as a primate myself I have to wonder if our cousins are as disgusted as we are when we’re mistakenly called by the wrong name, or assumed-because of a resemblance-to be related to someone we dislike. Highly speculative. But in the tradition of political correctness I will endeavor in this article to present a primate primer. I know that a baboon by any name will never smell very sweet, but something about knowing my gorillas from my gibbons puts everything in its proper place, and helps me feel as if the world has order.
Primates are mammals which share the following combination of traits: their hands and feet have five distinct digits; they have fingernails and an opposing thumb; they possess binocular vision with eyes positioned at the front of their faces; they have a generalized dental pattern; their shoulder joints are unusually flexible due to secure ball joints and strong collarbones; and they have a marked tendency toward erectness, or bipedalism. Other than these basic commonalities, there is great variation within this order, and even scientists sometimes have difficulty classifying primates.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on September 9th, 2007%
Ferret Chinchilla
How to install mesh floor to metal chinchilla/ferret cage?
We have 2 chinchillas in a large metal framed ferret cage. It currently has plastic flooring, but we want to install mesh flooring with a litter pan for easier cleaning. I have read instructions online, but they all involve stapling the mesh to a wooden frame. Our cage has a metal wire bottom. How could we attatch the mesh to the bottom securely and safely for chinchillas, who are prone to chew through anything. Thanks!
Any mesh flooring can be dangerous to chinchillas, as they can get a foot caught in it. A better option might be a metal pan on the bottom. You may find that cleaning is easier if you use fleece bedding.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on September 1st, 2007%
Small Animal Cage
There is no need to leave a pet behind when you move. You can take your pets with you, but you need to do some research. One of the easiest moving methods to use when you have pets is a moving truck rental.
There are a variety of different benefits to using a moving truck rental for your relocation project. The biggest benefit of all is the flexibility that you will have when moving your things. If you have pets, then you will need this flexibility. When moving small animals, you need to have that extra room in the cab or in another vehicle to transport them.
Getting Ready
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By guinea-pig-gal, on July 21st, 2007%
Chinchilla Ferret
Should a 10 year old girl get a ferret,chinchilla,or a few rats?
Should a 10 year old responsible girl get a ferret,chinchilla,or a few rats?You need to tell me why that would be a good pet.And tell me how I can have fun and interactive playtime with that pet (ex.walking on a harness).
I don’t suggest a ferret for a 10 year old. Ferrets need a lot of space and play time… and they are quick! You literally have to ferret-proof your house by covering up any electrical cables/wires/outlets etc. They can squeeze themselves into the smallest of spaces you’d never think you’d ever find a ferret. And any ferret owner will tell you that a recliner is very dangerous to a ferret.. Also, ferrets tend to get sick more often than other pets.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on June 19th, 2007%
Rat Bird
4 level Bird Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat cages
$99.00
4 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Bird Rat Cages
$79.00
5 level Bird Sugar Glider Chinchilla Ferret Rat cages
$95.99
Bird ferret chinchilla sugar glider rat cage cages 3997
$199.00
4 level Bird Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat cages
$99.00
4 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Bird Rat Cages
$79.00
5 level Bird Sugar Glider Chinchilla Ferret . . . → Read More: Rat Bird
By guinea-pig-gal, on June 8th, 2007%
Hamster Rat
Can you give dwarf hamster rat and mice food?
i just got my dwarf hamster a week ago and my parents got a cage that was suppose to be for mice. it had all the things needed for mice and rats and the food as well. i’m wondering if i should continue to feed my hamster rat and mice food since i have a 5lb. bag now. Will it do any harm to my hamster? and is the mice and rat cage too small for a dwarf hamster?
Most food for small rodents is safe for consumption by all small rodents. If you do a search for rat food you find that most of the food is all purpose food for any type of small animal.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on June 8th, 2007%
Animal Cage
How can I better control the smellof my small animal cage?
We have a pet mouse that we rescued from being snake food. She is in a 10 gallon tank in my son’s room. We really enjoy watching her, but unfortunately, she is very stinky. I’ve tried to control the odor with products especially made for this purpose, but to no avail. I change the tank completely every week. Can I put scented cat litter in the bottom of the cage? Would it harm her? Or what about the clay kind with no scent? Or baking soda? Has anyone tried that stuff you put in their water to help control it internally? Is it safe?? Please help! And no, I would not consider making her snake food!
A 10 gallon aquarium doesn’t have very good ventilation so naturally, you’re going to end up with a smell. Cedar chips are the worst thing you could ever use in a rodent cage, it causes terrible upper resp. problems. The safest bedding to use is this bedding, I can’t recall the name of it(Nature’s something…?) but it’s grey and made from recycled newspaper. It’s very absorbant and very safe. Be sure to clean the cage twice a week, about every two or three days and don’t use chemicals. Warm water and Dawn dish soap is the safest way to go. Another thing, including cleaning the tank itself, be sure to wash the accesories in the tank such as food bowl, water bottle, wheel, etc. Mice will urinate wherever they are and a lot of plastic cage accesories will trap that ammonia that’s in their urine. Again, don’t use harsh cleaners, just warm water and Dawn dish soap with an abrassive sponge. That always does the trick! Good luck to you and your new pet!
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By guinea-pig-gal, on May 24th, 2007%
Hamster Mouse Mice
Does anybody have any hamster or mouse toys I can make for my 2 mice?
I would like for them to fit inside my cages. (I have Critter Trail 1 and another plastic cage- not sure what it is…)
You can go to any pet store and get toys made for hamsters or ferrets.
You can also get bird toys that hang in the cage. The mice love them and they toys are more durrable than most small animal toys.
There are also a lot of toys that you can home make, like obsitcal courses…using paper towel rolls, spare cloth, random things laying around the house…
A digging box is great for out of the cage…You fill a box with dirt or sand (or shredded paper to keep it from being messy) and hide treats through it….
Mice can make toys out of almost anything…
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By guinea-pig-gal, on May 23rd, 2007%
Rabbit Rat
Ferret Chinchilla Rat Rabbit Cage Cages #3974
$59.00
Ferret Chinchilla degu rat Rabbit cage cages #3973S
$79.00
Grrreat Wall Small Animal Pet Playpen Rabbit Rat Ferret
$44.99
Ferret Chinchilla Rat Rabbit Cage Cages #3974
$59.00
Ferret Chinchilla degu rat Rabbit cage cages #3973S
$79.00
Chinchilla Guinea Pig Degu Rat Rabbit cage #3973
$59.00
Chinchilla Guinea Pig Degu Rat Rabbit cage #3973S
$79.00
Marshall Ferret Rabbit . . . → Read More: Rabbit Rat
By guinea-pig-gal, on May 14th, 2007%
Hamster Gerbil Cage
Can i buy a Rotastack hamster/gerbil cage in the united states?
or somewhere on the internet that is located in or ships to the united states?
Yes, but the shipping is astronomical.. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rotastack-Super-Pod-Hamster-Gerbil-Mouse-Cage-House_W0QQitemZ300240316279QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300240316279&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
I’m sure if you googled it a little more you could find some.
Super Pet CritterTrail X Habitat Hamster Gerbil Cage ~
$39.75
Hamster, Rat, Degu,Gerbil cage, . . . → Read More: Hamster Gerbil Cage
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