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It can be tough if they have darker nails, but having little trimmers may help....
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They don't need hay feeders. You can just put the hay down on the bottom of the cage, and they can access it just fine....
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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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They can get their own version of a cold. They can get some upper respiratory infections and symptoms....
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You shouldn't need to....
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You can do spot cleaning of where they go to the bathroom....
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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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We see Guinea pigs here. But otherwise, you can look online....
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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...
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They do because there are cases, like any medication, where there's a breakthrough infection.
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They are never too old to be trained. If their brain is still working, they're so smart, and you can train them where to go to the bathroom....
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Aubrey has worked in the veterinary field for over 15 years. She has a soft spot for exotics and senior pets....
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By changing the food. But here's the problem: a lot of people think they can change brands. They think it's a brand problem. It's not....