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.
We are often told about "brachycephalic dogs" and we immediately think of the English Bulldog or the Pug, more than one thinks that they are unhealthy breeds that cannot breathe, even that their breeding is torture, but is it true? What breeds are brachycephalic and more than one doesn't know? Can they be healthy dogs? We will find out in this article.
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...
Moulting is one of the most "annoying" moments when living with a pet: the house is full of fur more than usual, some have characteristic bald patches, others get knotted up more easily? But even if it is "annoying" it can also be fascinating and it is one more process of nature that we have to take care of. In this article we will talk about it.
We have often noticed that our dog's or cat's breath smells bad, that they are losing teeth or that their teeth are covered with a dark, unpleasant plaque: this is dental tartar.
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...
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.
Its name says it all: the Vienna blue rabbit comes from Austria. Not only is it beautiful with its shiny blue-grey...
Despite its name, the New Zealand rabbit originated in the United States, specifically in California. It is descended...
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