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10 tips to keep your cat healthy and happy

1) A kitten should stay with its mother for 16 weeks This is also the earliest age at which kittens and mother go their own way in nature. The earlier a kitten is taken away from its mother, the more likely it is to have behavioural problems later.   2) Spaying/neutering your cat
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16 February 2012

Rats, small rodents full of prejudices

When we mention the word “rat” most people’s skin crawls. We have a negative image of rats and a lot of prejudices. However, there are enormous differences between “wild” and “fancy” rats.
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04 May 2011

Benefits of crate training

Dog crates are the ideal way for travelling and housetraining your dog. But dog crates can also be used for prevention and assistance in resolving behavioural problems. Finally, dog crates provide a secure and safe place to sleep.
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28 March 2011

Where does the Guinea pig's name come from?

Small Animals
Well, there are several possibilities, nobody knows the exact truth.  Some say that the animals were named after their selling price, because sailors at the time would sell them for one Guinea, a British coin. This theory has proven untrue, because they were named before the coins existed.  Pigs certainly don’t come from Guinea, but they might have been imported through there. The word "Guinea" was also frequently used to refer to exotic locations far away in the years that they appeared overseas.
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28 February 2011

Rabbits, one or more

Small Animals
Rabbits are better kept in a pair or group because rabbits are social animals and they really do feel loneliness, which can lead to health and behavioral problems such as apathy and aggression. Some people think they can replace that but nothing is better for a rabbit than a companion of their own sort.
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28 February 2011

Keep your dog fresh and clean!

Dogs
Keep your dog fresh and clean with the Refresh'R grooming wipes. It’s the microbes in the pet’s coat, which create bad odours. Overcome the microbes and you overcome the smell.
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21 February 2011

How can I check if my cat looks healthy?

Cats
Thinking of buying a cat or you keep a cat. Here a some ground rules to check if your cat looks healthy. A healthy cat will
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11 February 2011

Savic now on Facebook

General
Savic is now on facebook. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Savic-pets-favourite/191430480869992 Eager to find out how you can give your pet the care it deserves? Click the ‘I like’ button above to ensure you are kept up to date about our products
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07 February 2011

Let your dog eat at a slower pace

Dogs
Many dogs have the unhealthy habit of gulping down their food or water quickly. Because they swallow excess air along with their food and water or swallow everything without much chewing , this quick eating or drinking  can lead to several problems like: indigestion, vomiting or a bloat which can be life-threatening.
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04 February 2011

Choose the right cage for your rat

Small Animals
The motto is : the bigger, the better.Rats are very intelligent animals. They need lots of exercise and stimulation and love to explore, so the bigger the cage the better. Buy the biggest cage you can afford for your rats. The minimum dimensions for the total cage are 80 x 50 x 68 cm.  Keep in mind that rats are climbers, so the cage has to be high rather than long.
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26 January 2011