On some occasions we have found ourselves in the situation of having in our hands the responsibility of raising an orphaned rabbits or a litter of orphaned rabbits. What should we do then? What causes them to be considered orphans? Is it only the death of the mother or are there situations that cause orphanhood in the same way? We will find out in the following article.
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is a highly contagious and highly fatal infectious disease of viral origin, which usually affects both domestic and wild rabbits.
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".
The rabbit is a very popular pet worldwide and Europe is no exception (being the third most popular mammal as a pet, behind the dog and the cat); its adorable appearance, wide variety of colors, clean and curious personality and ease of care (not "cheap") make them a great choice as a pet for families of all classes, provided that responsibility, commitment and love prevail above all.
You have probably seen, alarmed and with a certain feeling of revulsion, that your hamster has on occasion stored its own faeces in its bowels or eaten them directly. This is a natural behaviour in rodents (and other animal species) and is called ‘coprophagia’.
The Sphynx is easily recognisable by its peculiar appearance. Its large ears, lemon-shaped eyes and wrinkled fur with a suede-like feel make it unique. Affectionate, sociable, intelligent and charming, in the following article we will delve deeper into this peculiar and exotic feline breed.
The dwarfism gene is the main characteristic of dwarf rabbits, which gives them their name and accentuates their physical characteristics, but what are these characteristics? Are they the same in all breeds? What happens if a dwarf inherits the gene in duplicate? In the following article, we will learn about the dwarfism gene in rabbits.
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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