Articles on rodent health

Faeces provide us with clear and strong signals of the existence of possible diseases ranging from an intestinal infection to colon cancer, and this is not only limited to people but also to animals: the colour, the consistency, the shape... these are usually the first signs that something is happening.

Some hamster owners have found that their pets have been flaccid and cold, with breathing too soft and this coincided with winter times or colder than it should be. This may be a case of hypothermia (false hibernation) and it is essential that we act in time.

Psychological pregnancy in dogs is a common disorder in females in which they experience and feel the same symptoms as a real pregnancy. In this article we will tell you all about the peculiarities of psychological pregnancy in animals, how to detect it and how to act in such a case. 

Many of the plants that we usually have at home or in parks are potentially toxic plants for dogs and cats. In this article we will look at some of them.

Rats are nicer and more friendly than people think (there is a lot of black legend about them, calling them dirty and pest carriers) and that makes them excellent pets for people with limited space who want a sociable and fun animal. Rats are super-intelligent, they are very friendly and each one develops its own personality. Unfortunately, though, rats have a relatively short life expectancy, and this is often because they tend to develop tumours.

The health and well-being of our pets is a constant concern for animal lovers. In the case of small pets, one of the most common conditions is diarrhoea. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, such as dietary changes, infections or stress.

The urine of animals can have many colours and some of them, although scary, do not have to indicate anything bad; different urinary problems and even in other parts of the body, dehydration and taking medication can cause a change in the colour of the urine of our animal, and some of them are clear warning signs that have to make us act. For these reasons it is very important to know what can be the causes of these changes in the urine, in this article we will see it.

Crossing two animals to have a litter is something very serious and you have to meditate a lot before doing it. It is not enough just to put a male and a female together and wait for everything to happen, but it is necessary to study beforehand, as well as to consult professionals (ethical breeders and veterinarians) so that they can inform us about the procedures, whether our pets are suitable for breeding or for that particular crossbreeding (lethal genes, too advanced age, serious physical...