Not moving is a big emergency, so definitely get that guinea pig to a veterinarian as fast as possible....
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You can....
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They can. If you have another animal in the house that has fleas, they can jump on them....
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Sometimes they can get dry feet as they get older or if their bedding or the floor of their enclosure is too rough....
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We see Guinea pigs here. But otherwise, you can look online....
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Some Guinea pigs have some teeth issues that require veterinary attention, but otherwise, ensuring they have unlimited access to hay will help grin...
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They're relatively easy to take care of. I would say that they're easier than a dog or a cat, but they're still a little bit of work.
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We've got a lot of good husbandry information that we provide to a lot of our clients when we see them, but they'll need an enclosure with proper b...
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I don't know specifically what is needed....
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As far as something you would give out of the house, I would say no. Something that we give, yes....
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You can, but it seldom works. It is safe, but most pet parents see with their dogs is it makes them really drowsy....
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Dr. Becka Byrd received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University in 1997....
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Extremely effective....
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I already went over that. No, they don't recognize negativity. They just don't react well to it. It breeds fear and aggression in their lives....
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In two ways. Primarily, we first need to find out the problem's source. I say two ways, but it depends on the problem....
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Give it as soon as you remember....
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Environmental enrichment is a way to keep your pet happy and satisfied at home....
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Right away. Even as puppies, they're so smart. Using positive reinforcement is definitely the way to go....
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There are three different types of allergies we see in cats: food allergies, seasonal allergies, and flea allergies, and all of those have differen...