Russell Terrier care

Posted by admin | December 27, 2009 .

Russell Terriers are actually two different breeds in most countries but there are mixes of the two as well. The Parson Russell Terrier, from about twelve inches in height, is taller than the Jack Russell Terrier. Bred for hunting originally, they are very energetic and need plenty of exercise. They also benefit from a lot of variety as [...]

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Pet Rats

Posted by admin | December 21, 2009 .

Rats make interesting pets. They are intelligent, learning how to solve puzzles based on food and this can be used to train them to show their dexterity and versatility in performing a variety of tasks.
They are very sociable and like to interact with their owners, enjoying being held if used to it from being young and [...]

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Rabbit Care - Fur and Nails

Posted by admin | December 14, 2009 .

Grooming your pet rabbit’s fur and nails is good for five reasons:

It helps it stay clean and healthy,
It improves its appearance,
It helps keep the loose fur down to a minimum,
It keeps the nails down to help prevent infection in cracks, etc,
It reduces the possibility of it swallowing loose fur which can cause serious problems with its delicate digestive system.

Brushing [...]

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German Shepherd - Skin

Posted by admin | December 11, 2009 .

The attractive coat of the German Shepherd can unfortunately be quite attractive to parasites too. Beneath the coat on the skin itself, hot spots can be created by skin infections, which can arise from a poor diet or from an infected cut.
Other posts on this site discuss:

looking after the coat of the German Shepherd
maintaining a good diet [...]

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