Author: jean-baptiste d'aramitz

Have you ever been in this situation?  Parturition in any type of animal is a very serious and delicate moment that we must know how to handle correctly, recognising the symptoms and what to do before, during and after the procedure.  How do we do it? What do we need to know about giving birth in rabbits? We will find out in the following article. 

We all know that fashions are a double-edged sword and animals have always been one of the jewels in the crown of fashions. In this case we will talk about the fashion for exotic colours in dogs, which has led to the introduction of undesirable crossbreeding and colour patterns that often lead to serious health problems. 

Fancy rats are one of the domestic (and pet) species with the highest number of coat types, being able to have not only one type of coat, but also two at the same time, as a consequence of the union of two different but compatible genes. Knowing what type of coat our rat belongs to, as well as knowing its characteristics, will not only give us the opportunity to know more about it but, in the case of wanting to breed and specialise in one type or another, will help us enormously in the...

Hamsters are one of the fastest and "easiest" mammals to reproduce, giving birth to very large litters which may lead some people to believe that it is a quick way to get money or that it can be a great experience for their children, but in reality, we should never take the breeding of any pet, whatever its size, lightly.

My rat or hamster has bitten me, is something going to happen to me? Can I catch a disease from it? We will find out in the next article.

We all know that the wheel is an essential accessory when we have a hamster, as they need to travel several kilometres every night to be physically and mentally well. There are many different types and prices on the market, but what should they be like? Are there any dangerous wheels? We will find out in the following article. 

House mice are one of the most endearing small pets, cute, funny and although they can be both endearing and frightening in equal measure, no one seems to be able to resist those fast-moving pink noses. In this article, we will talk about the sociability of these animals with humans and their fellow humans.

What is a macro pet farm? What is an "ethical breeder"?  Many uninformed (but well-meaning) people ignore the differences between one and the other: profit vs. devotion; exploitation vs. conservation? In the following article, we will learn about what a macro pet farm is and how much it differs from ethical breeding.