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Sonya The Cat Adopts Hedgehog Babies

Apparently these four weren’t ready to be independent so they found a surrogate in Sonya the cat. Sonya nurtures and feeds all her kids with her ample milk supply and apparently with no phobia of needles.

Even with 7,000 spines on their backs they are no threat to Sonya because those spines lay flat unless the hedgehogs are threatened.

There is good news for the families Russian owners also. The recommended diet for hedgehogs after nursing, you guessed it, tinned cat food.

Mother Cat has Hedgehog Babies

As for Sonya, she is happy spending her days nursing and bonding with her very unique family.

Averaging about 1 pound and the size of a softball when rolled up hedgehogs are outdoor creatures that typically live for 3-6 years so the question arises can this family stay intact and happy for the foreseeable future?

Is My Pet Overweight?

If you’re worried that your pet has started to put on a bit of weight recently, then you should act straightaway. Pet obesity is a serious problem which should not be left untreated, as it can lead to serious health conditions which may be irreversible. If you don’t have any already, invest in a set of standard bathroom scales to weigh your dog or cat and continue to do so regularly. However, this will be of no use to you if you don’t know what a healthy weight for your pet should be! Check with your vet or do some research online, making sure to find the right weight for your breed and age of pet.If you find that your pet is overweight – and as much as 20% above a normal body weight counts as obesity – then you need to start investigating why and make inroads into changing these patterns of behaviour. If you feed your dog or cat scraps from your own cooking or meals, stop doing this immediately, as human food does not have the right nutrients that an animal requires. Change instead to a quality pet food, such as those by Hill’s Pets.

Hill’s Pets Prescription Diet foods have been developed with vets, nutritionists and food scientists around the world to contain only the best ingredients and are proven for helping with dog and cat weight loss. Don’t make the change of food instantly, as this will actually disrupt your pet, but introduce the food gradually over a period of seven days by mixing it increasingly into their current food.

This guest blog post is written by Webmaster of hillspet.dk, offering Hill’s pets and Hill’s pets services!

 

Cat Health and Indoor Cats

Although cats are perfectly designed for life outdoors, some cat owners choose to keep their pets inside the house. Valuable breeds like pedigree Bengal cats can pique the interest of thieves, so the rise in popularity of indoor cats isn’t simply based on owners living in blocks of flats or close to busy roads.Diet
According to prescription pet food brand, Hills Pets, the dietary needs of the indoor cat still need to be high in energy and nutrients. Indoor cats typically live longer lives than their outdoor counterparts, but they still love to hunt and play! Hills Pets recommend creating feeding concepts that challenge the cat. For example, hiding small pouches of food to encourage and satisfy hunting instincts.

Exercise
It’s too easy for indoor cats to become overweight and unhealthy. Plenty of exercise is crucial for keeping them in top feline shape throughout their nine lives! Daily playtime with their owner is a superb way to form a strong bond and maximise physical activity.

Stimulation
A bored cat is an unhappy cat. Keeping indoor cats entertained is usually about a constantly changing, challenging environment. Toys, climbing surfaces, new smells and feeding time – they can all be adapted to stimulate and entertain an indoor cat.
A single cat is more likely to succumb to boredom. Although fairly independent creatures, a pair or group of cats can provide much of their own stimulation and exercise – ideal for cat owners who are out at work during the day or have lots of other responsibilities.

This guest blog post is written by Webmaster of hillspet.no, offering kjæledyr and pet slanking services!

 

How Can Fleas Harm your Pet

It’s clear that fleas aren’t ”supposed to be there” and so there is a natural reaction to try and get rid of them from your pets. But, why do we go to such lengths to remove fleas, and are they actually doing our pets any harm?Well, whilst fleas might be very small, they do punch above their weight in terms of the harm they can do to animals, both in the wild and in our homes. On one level, they can be psychologically damaging, and having a constant itch can drive your dog or cat round the bend, affecting the quality of their sleep, as well as their general health and wellbeing.

More seriously, there are a range of diseases that can be borne by fleas, and so passed on to your pet. The chances that fleas will pass on a fatal disease are relatively small, however it’s not unheard of. Some of the diseases that can be passed on to your pet via fleas include parasites and flea allergy dermatitis.

Fleas need not exacerbate into more serious conditions, especially when we consider that they can be relatively easily treated. Products like Fiprospot are designed both to be treatment and prevention against flea infestation. Leading brands like Pet Meds and Purina also offer lots of advice about treatment.

As a pet owner, there really is no excuse for not treating a flea infestation when it arises, or even better taking measures to prevent an infestation in the first place.

This guest blog post is written by Webmaster of petmeds.co.uk, offering Purina and fiprospot services!

Recognising Joint Problems in Pets

Anybody who has ever suffered joint pain understands that it can be one of the most severe and persistent pains going. It’s typically associated with a condition like arthritis, which can’t be cured but may be treated.Humans are no different to dogs and cats in that they too can suffer terribly with their joints. For many breeds of dog, the problems associated with arthritis are more severe and common than they are in humans. The pain too can be more problematic, as dogs are necessarily more active animals, and so joint pain can be prohibitive to their lifestyle.

There are all sorts of symptoms to look out, which may suggest that your dog or cat has joint problems. Obviously, it would be so much easier if your pet could simply tell you when they suffer pain, but sadly it doesn’t work like that.

Instead, you should look for the following:

Is your dog struggling to move? How easily do they get up and down the stairs, and is this markedly different to how they would normally move?

Does your pet have swelling around their joints? This can be a symptom of arthritis.

Does your dog seem emotionally distressed, languid or in pain?

Whilst arthritis can’t be cured, it can be treated with a medication like Seraquin, which is available online and from some pet shops. Choosing a quality food like Iams can also be a pre-emptive measure against future joint issues.

This guest blog post is written by Webmaster of petmeds.co.uk, offering Saraquin and iams services!

Pet Health for Life

Through many years of research, the very best cat and dog nutrition products have been formulated by Hills Pets. A good pet owner realises that an appropriate diet is the foundation of health, happiness and additionally, long life for their pets. Therefore, finding foods which are appetising and nutritious is most necessary, but striking the balance between taste and robust formulation has proven difficult for even knowledgeable nutritionists working for high profile pet food companies.

Nevertheless, with a focus on scientifically proven and vet approved products which are delicious and nutritious, Hills Pets have successfully provided millions of pet owners worldwide with foods that their pets love and are definitely uniquely nutritious and balanced. Because the brains behind these products are pet lovers themselves sold on the idea that great pet food can also be great-tasting and reasonably priced, they banked on intelligent pet owners and members of the veterinary profession lending their support to their radically engineered range of high quality products.

Additionally, this brilliant brand provides a range of superb support services on specialist professional nutritional advice for dog and cat owners including advice on the very latest puppy training techniques, dog diet advice and also provides specific products for animals with certain health conditions. Using knowledge garnered from years of scientific research combined with a deep desire to ensure that information is always targeted at allowing pets and their owners long and happy lives together, these manufacturers are recommended more often by vets than any other brand.This guest blog post is written by Webmaster of hillspet, offering kitten and puppy services!

 

How To Pick The Perfect Pet For Your Lifestyle

Humans have been keeping companion animals since the dawn of history. Usually they were meant to be useful in some way. A dog could help in a hunt, a cat could keep pests away etc. Nowadays, most people keep pets simply because of the lovely feeling they give us. Animal enthusiasts the world over can tell you how wonderful they feel when their pet greets them when they get home from work. However, if you are planning on a getting a new pet to love and keep you company, there are a few key things you will want to keep in mind. Here are a few helpful tips to help you find the perfect pet for your lifestyle:

 

How Much Time Do You Have To Devote To Your Pet?

This is one of the chief concerns when getting a pet. If you aren’t home much of the day, or if you don’t have the time to spend long hours with your pet, you will need to find a rather low maintenance pet. Think about the kind of pets you usually see hanging out with people. Dogs and cats are pretty sociable animals and dogs especially need a lot of human interaction to be happy. If you don’t have at least an hour or more out of your day when you can get out to exercise your dog, train them and play with them, then it might not be fair to the dog if you decide to take on a responsibility you are ill equipped to fulfill.

Cats are a little different. They get house trained pretty quick and they don’t need much more exercise than dashing out from under your bed to attack your socks or jumping up on your couch. However, while many cats are very independent and don’t mind spending most of the day unattended, other cats may feel lonely if you leave them in the house all by themselves. Since each cat has a different personality, it is important to take this into account when you decide to get a cat.

One solution to this, if you decide you want a cat or dog, is to get an older animal. Kitties and puppies are cute, but you never really know what you are getting personality-wise. With an older animal, you will be able to see what their temperament is like, already, and then judge whether this is inline with the type of person you are and the type of commitment you can make towards your pet.

If you don’t think you have the time for the care and maintenance of one of these pets, it’s better to get a lower maintenance pet. Reptiles, fish, crabs and animals in the rodents family, like gerbils, rats and hamsters, are usually pretty easy to take care of. It will take about fifteen minutes out of your day to feed them and you’ll probably need to clean the tank or cage at least once a week or so. Some birds can be pretty low maintenance, you simply need to check if they have food and water and keep their cage clean. Others can be VERY high maintenance, like larger parrots or exotic birds like Lories that eat fruit and can be quite messy.

What Is Your Budget?

Most animals are pretty inexpensive to feed, but you will need to think about other expenses like veterinarian bills and pet insurance if you are renting an apartment. Many landlords charge a pet-deposit for any animal other than fish. This can be pretty hefty; often in the range of $300. So even if you get a pet as a gift from someone, you will still have to “pay for it”.

Exotic animals like large birds or fancy fish are often not only initially expensive, they can also be expensive to care for as they may need special food or other things to keep them happy and healthy.

What Is Your Schedule?

Something that is not always considered when choosing a pet, is whether they are nocturnal or diurnal. If you work during the day, and your pet is a nocturnal animal like a hamster or cat, when you come home you will expect to go to sleep. However, your pet will expect to play!! Many times I have been woken at night by my cat playing “catch” with my feet. If you have a hamster and you keep the cage or tank in your room, you will likely be annoyed by the little “squeaks” that will constantly come from the hamster wheel or ball.However, if you are usually up at night, these kind of pets can be welcome companions when most of the rest of the world around you is quiet and sleeping.

Whatever pet you choose, the most important thing is that you think not only of what you want in a pet, but what that particular pet needs from you. Even the most loving pet owners can be neglectful because they simply don’t have the time or proper knowledge to care for their pet. If you are interested in a certain animal as a pet, do your research and find out as much as you can about that animal. Once you are armed with this information, you will be able to judge whether or not this pet is the one for you!

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