Siamese cats are one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. They are known for their distinctive pointed features, including their almond-shaped blue eyes, triangular ears and long, slender bodies.
This is a question that many owners (especially first-time owners) ask themselves when they realise that their rabbit is dirty or smells bad. But, what we have to ask ourselves is not only if we can bathe our rabbit, but also the reason for the dirt or bad smell that accompanies it. In this article we will talk about it
Rats, like all living creatures, can become ill no matter how well cared for they are; some diseases are more common than others because of their use in the medical field (cancer cure) or because of ignorance on the part of the owners, who do not provide them with the necessary care, do not realise it or unconsciously provoke these diseases (such as malocclusion and pododermatitis).
Although this may seem a relatively simple issue (because "rats eat everything, don't they?") it is much more complex and, if we want our rat to live as long as possible, we must ensure that we provide it with a careful diet adapted to its species and lifestyle.
Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular and are gaining thousands of followers around the world. Whether for ethical reasons about the impact of the meat industry on the environment or for health reasons. As a result, many people are faced with a moral dilemma when it comes to feeding their pets and are looking for alternatives such as vegan dog or cat food. But can a dog be vegan because I say so? Or can a cat be vegetarian without a medical reason? The answer is a...
Albinism in animals - including humans - is caused by the inheritance of an altered copy of the gene responsible for regulating pigment production. Generally, the presence of a viable allele of this gene is sufficient for pigmentation to occur, so albinism is usually a genetic condition associated with a recessive homozygosity, i.e. the gene must be altered in both copies of chromosomes for albinism to occur.
The wide variety of colours we can find in domestic rats is amazing, as we have seen, but behind some of these beautiful and original colours can hide complicated genes that, if misused, can become a danger to our breeding line. These genes are known as: "Lethal genes".
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...
The Tornjak originated from genetically homogeneous, almost extinct, indigenous shepherd dogs. These dogs have...
The Leonberger is a breed of dog originating in Germany and owes its name to the German town of Leonberg, in...
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