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So you are aware that pets can be expensive to own. A cat can cost something around $12,000 a year to own and the dog can cost twice as much. So surely if you went with one of the small pets – a bird or a rabbit or something – surely that wouldn’t really hurt financially, would it?
Well, before you actually go for one of the small pets, you really need to sit down for a talk with your vet. To most people, it…

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The arrival of new puppies or kittens in your family is an exciting time. Your pet will usually know when it is time to deliver and during a normal birth will not need much intervention. You should be familiar with what a normal birth entails so you will know if your dog or cat is in distress and may need emergency intervention.
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Your dog will have two stages of labor. Stage one is the preparation. This can last anywhere from 6-12 hours. During this…

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In the wild, hamsters tend to live on their own rather than in groups. They are not social by nature and so, apart from breeding purposes, it is best to house them on their own. Allow a minimum area of 625 sq. cm (100 sq. in.) for each hamster (which grows up to 15 cm in overall length); thus, the dimensions of their quarters should be at least 25 cm (10 in) square.
They will burrow into the floor of their cage, so provide a…

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