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05
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2014
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Are you up to date with rabbit feeding requirements? The European Pet Food Industry Federation, also known as FEDIAF, publish animal feeding guidelines – so we’ve compiled a handy summary for you.
FEDIAF strives to ensure high standards for all pet food products manufactured and sold in Europe, through consideration of safety, nutrition and palatability.
Last year, the organisation teamed up with the UK-PFMA (Pet Food Manufacturing Association) and a panel of renowned experts, including Professor Anna Meredith , to produce new guidelines for responsible rabbit ownership and feeding.
So, here’s our run-down of the most important points:
Rabbits must have a high-fibre diet
Fibre is needed to maintain gut movement and normal fermentation, prevent GIT (gastrointestinal tract) stasis and help wear down teeth.
Hay and grass are ideal sources of fibre for rabbits.
Amounts of different fibres must be monitored, includin.. [More]
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FEDIAF’s Rabbit Feeding Advice
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01
JUL
2014
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Did you know that just like humans, your guinea pigs cannot make their own supply of vitamin C? It is therefore important that the food they eat provides this essential vitamin to them on a daily basis and the reason why Bunny Nature formulated Guinea Pig Dream pellets.
Why is Vitamin C important in my Guinea Pig’s food?
If your guinea pig develops a vitamin C deficiency then he could become very ill indeed. He could develop scurvy and become less resistant to other diseases. Other symptoms include a rough coat of hair, loss of appetite, lameness and an inability to overcome infections.
Bunny Nature guinea pig pellets, combined with a good quantity of hay, such as timothy hay, will help your guinea pig eat a diet with sufficient amounts of vitamin C. You can supplement this diet with other highly nutritious treats, such as fresh fruit and veg, although you should be mindful to feed them only as a treat as many can be full of natural sugars.
Fruit a.. [More]
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Guinea Pig Food and Vitamin C South Africa
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01
JUL
2014
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If you love the bold personality of an Amazon parrot, but you're not sure you can deal with a bigger bird, a lovebird just might be the pet for you. Lovebirds have tons of personality, and they can be extremely affectionate with the people they bond with. They can also be rather cantankerous, so they're a better choice for someone who already has some experience keeping birds. If you're willing to learn how to care for them and don't mind the occasional nip to remind you that you might not be quite as in charge as you think you are, a lovebird makes an endlessly intriguing, albeit challenging, pet.
Lovebird Personality
Lovebirds are a little different from most pet birds, so it's important to understand their typical personality before you decide if they're the right species for you.
General Temperament
Lovebirds can make wonderful pets, but they tend to be more feisty/aggressive than a parakeet or cockatiel. Most of these birds won't remain tame unless you spe.. [More]
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Lovebirds As Pets in South Africa , Lovebird food , feeding lovebirds in South Africa , lovebird cages South Africa , Bird food South Africa , Feeding Birds South Africa , Lovebird diet South Africa
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29
JUN
2014
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Believe it or not, it is possible to train you hamster to potty in one spot. Because hamsters are clean animals, they generally go to the bathroom in one spot anyway, so all you have to do is find that corner and train him to use the litter box instead of the cage.
This will make your cleaning schedule a little easier. Plus, it will confine the waste to one spot that can be emptied frequently and easily. The cage will be cleaner, it will have less ammonia, and it will smell less.
Potty training a hamster is ideal for you and the hamster. It may take a little time, but in the end, it is definitely worth it.
We will explain what you'll need and and tips for training your hamster how to use the litter box.
Litter Box for a Hamster
When training your hamster how to use a litter box, you need to make sure that you have the right equipment. The good thing is, finding a hamster potty is not that hard to do, as most pet stores and online pet supply websites will .. [More]
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How To Potty Train A Hamster in South Africa , Potty Training A Hamster , Train Your Hamster to Use a Litter Pan
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29
JUN
2014
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Chinchillas are attractive pets – they’re friendly, cute, and low maintenance. Chinchillas are suitable for many ages, in big cities or the country, for both new pet owners and those dedicated to chinchillas. However, chinchillas are not the same as cats and dogs. You wouldn’t take care of a horse the same way you’d take care of a dog. You wouldn’t take care of a hamster the same way you’d take care of a goldfish. Similarly, chinchiillas have some needs that are different than the needs of other types of pets.
One of the most common problems with owning an exotic pet (reptile, chinchilla, bird, etc) is that very often is it difficult to find information on proper nutrition. Although caring for a chinchilla seems simple, feeding them is not quite as straightforward as buying a bag of dog food at the pet store. Chinchillas are strict herbivores. Unlike dogs and cats, chinchillas’ digestive systems are built to efficiently digest toug.. [More]
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Chinchillas And Hay in South Africa , Feeding Chinchillas In South Africa , Chinchilla Food South Africa , Chinchilla Diet South Africa , Chinchilla Nutrition
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28
JUN
2014
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The filter is widely considered the most important part of any fish aquarium. This fantastic piece of kit will keep your fish happy by removing toxic waste products and chemicals from the aquarium. Some filters also work to ensure that air is introduced into the water.
Without filter media inside the filter however, it will be pretty much pointless. Filter media is used to collect all of the particles and dirt that is removed from the aquarium, so that it doesn’t flow straight back into the fish tank.
There are three types of filter media, mechanical, biological, and chemical. All three types can work together to ensure the smooth running of your fish tank.
Over time, beneficial bacteria will grow inside your tank and inside the filtration media, helping the fish tank to stay healthy naturally.
How to clean your filter media
Never wash your filter media in tap water. This will strip the filter media of bacteria by polluting it with chlorine and o.. [More]
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Filter Media Maintenance in South Africa , Changing Filter Media In Fish Tank in South Africa , Fish Aquarium Filter Media Maintenance In South Africa , Marinepure , Cermedia
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28
JUN
2014
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What makes a good guinea pig cage? Many guinea pig owners don't realize how important housing can be. Because a guinea pig will spend a good deal of their life in his cage, it is imperative that the cage is big enough and outfitted with the proper accessories and supplies. The majority of cages marketed for guinea pigs are not large enough and many are terribly small.
What should I look for in a cage?
Many of the cages marketed for guinea pigs today are entirely too small. It's important when choosing the right cage for your cavy that you make sure the cage provides plenty of space to run and play. The minimum cage size recommended by RSPCA for two guinea pigs should be 120cm x 60cm x 45cm, however for the sake of your guinea pig's health and happiness, consider providing as large a cage for them as possible.
The minimum cage sizes are:
One guinea pig: 100cm x 50cm .. [More]
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Choosing A Guinea Pig Cage in South Africa , Buying Pet Guinea Pig Cage South Africa , Best Guinea Pig Cages , Top Cavi Cages
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28
JUN
2014
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Thinking about getting a chinchilla but you don’t know the first thing about chinchilla cages? Or maybe you just want to upgrade your chinchilla’s modest home into an upmarket chinchilla cage mansion? Either way, this article will tell you all that you need to know about chinchillas, from basic requirements to the best chinchilla cages available in South Africa.
What to Look for in Chinchilla Cages
Trying to figure out what features are necessary and important in a chinchilla cage can be a daunting task to the novice chinchilla keeper. Some of the cages in South Africa is not ideal for chinchillas for various reasons. Here are the basic things you should look for in an adequate chinchilla home.
The first thing we’ll talk about is the cage size. Chinchilla cages should be at least 100cm long by 50cm wide, and have a height of at least 60 cm, but more is better. Chinchillas really like to use vertical space in their homes. Having multi.. [More]
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Buying A Chinchilla Cage In South Africa , Choosing Your First Chinchilla Cage , Best Chinchilla Cages in South Africa
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28
JUN
2014
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You've decided to get a bird - a new pet bird for yourself, your family and your home. Now it's time to choose one. The decision to adopt a particular bird should be made based on a mix of impulse and logic, but it should not be a spur-of-the-moment decision. There are a number of factors to consider before you adopt a bird, factors that will help you identify the requirements that must be met when buying your bird.
Answer the following questions before you begin to look at birds so that you can maintain a sense of logic in your decision making and when dealing with the shelter, animal center, breeder's home or pet shop.
How much time do you have to spend with your bird?
This is probably the most important question. Birds are intelligent, playful and most importantly, social animals. Will you have time to interact with your bird? To care for it properly? Birds can live a very long time, a budgie can live up to 10 years, a cockatiel can live up to 20 years, an Af.. [More]
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How To Choose Your Pet Bird in South Africa
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28
JUN
2014
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It has been thought that rabbits and guinea pigs make the ideal companions, but it is actually not recommended.
Previously it was not easy to neuter rabbits and so most people didn’t opt for this, and so they would choose a guinea pig for a companion for their rabbit so as to avoid any possible breeding issues. These days however, neutering a rabbit is a straightforward procedure and so this is no longer an issue.
There are several reasons why it is not desirable to keep these two species together…
Rabbits and guinea pigs have very different dietary requirements. You simply cannot buy a generic food to feed them without neglecting the dietary needs of one or even both of them. Feeding them both a different diet while they share their living space would be practically impossible. Guinea Pigs need a diet high in vitamin C as they cannot produce their own like rabbits do. That’s why Excel guinea pig nuggets are enriched with this particular vitamin. W.. [More]
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Keeping Rabbits and Guinea Pigs Together , Can Rabbits & Guinea Pigs Live Together South Africa
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