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Devin - 2012-11-16
I love rabbits i had a rabbit but it died i named it jace he was ya know....Weird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jace hated me..........................

Callie - 2012-11-11
Havana rabbits are great I own one myself she's so sweet! I only paid $20!! There adorable!!! Especially for small children. Their not very aggressive and very laid-back animals.

Rebecca - 2010-07-17
My son has a very sweet white mouse named Viola. We have had her for a year and recently she started making this kind "squeaky," "chirping" kinda noise NON Stop. She has also suddenly decided she doesn't like her little igloo hut and has burrowed in the bedding. At first I thought maybe she was lonely? Then I thought maybe she was having trouble breathing? She does not show any signs of discharge or behavioral changes otherwise. Has anyone experienced anything like this? Thanks!

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dshn - 2010-08-01
I too have the same problem.
I have 2 female pet mice (Spunk and Ishmael). Last week when I bought Spunk, I noticed she was also making the same noise. I'm new to mice and I'm not sure how severe this is for her....
Just a couple of days ago, Ishmael also started sneezing and now I'm really worried.

Someone please inform Rebecca and I on how to care for this.
Chesley Carr - 2010-09-15
I had 2 mice '' Henry '' and '' Lily '' then I got a new one '' peekabo and my mother would not let me keep them then I gave them away now when I went to visit then lily was almost hiccuping but sneezing and I was very worried but it turned out she was alright!
Anne - 2012-10-08
Mice are very prone to respiratory issues. My mouse makes that chirping noise as well and the vet said she had a respiratory infection and gave her an antibiotic. I would definitely take your mouse to a vet (who works with small animals frequently though). If you wait too long to have it treated, it will become chronic and she could be on meds for the rest of her life. Sooner is always better than later. :)
Imogen - 2012-09-27
I don't know much about mice and breathing problems because none of mine have had that, but from what I know about mice I think it could definitely be a breathing problem. There's not much you can do for small animals like mice, but make sure she's healthy and activity is ok. If she has no signs of behavioural changes then I wouldn't worry too much. Just monitor her everyday to make sure it doesn't get worse. But it sounds pretty bad if she does it non stop. You should probably take her to the vet if she continues to chirp all the time. I know this isn't much help and I don't know much about this but I hope your little mouse gets better. Poor thing!
Abbee - 2012-09-26
I'm not a mouse expert or anything, but. I had a female fancy mouse named 'Moo.' She was making these chirping noises ALL the time. I used to call her chipmunk. But unfortunately she died sometime last night. I don't know how, or why. But her death was instant, she had her eyes opened. Like I said I'm not a mouse expert, but just keep an eye on your mouse. I wouldn't want someone to go thru the same thing I did.
Geoff - 2012-11-09
As a breeder I have seen various problems that occur. It is important to use bedding that is NOT PINE or CEDAR. Aspen is OK. Lately I have been using Carefresh which is a paper bedding. All bedding should be frozen in your freezer for two days prior to use. I have had the sad problem with mites which I presume came in the wood shavings. Freezing the bedding will kill such things. Be sure to let the bedding warm up in the cage for about 1/2 hour after taking it from the freeezer. Also return any unused material to the freezer. Mites are treatable but its a long process. A mouse will damage its ears and neck quite fast from scratching. A healthy mouse is quite resistant to infection as long as the cage and bedding are clean. First sign of excessive scratching you need to find out the the problem. The Vet is the best source. Any lumps should also be seen by your Vet. If you find a tumor watch it and see how fast it is growing. Mice do get them, but can also live a long and active life, if the tumor is not cancer. Keeping the cages clean is one of the most important things in keeping healthy mice. beekpr@shaw.ca if you have any questions.

jamie - 2012-03-25
Hi we have a skinny pig great little guy.We have him caged with a Chinchilla they get along great.The Chinchilla keeps him nice and warm with his fur.But what I'm wanting to know is I give my Chinchilla a sand bath but is there any way to bath my skinny pig?? Know they can not get very cold and do not want to but them in water if it's not good for them.Just seeing if there;s anyway to clean them??

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Jazmyn - 2012-05-24
All you do it either get a damp baby wipe with aloe or get a luke warm damp cloth and wipe them down
Katie - 2012-11-07
You can bath your skinny pig in the sink. Make sure the water is warm test it with your wrist. Try not to bath it for long as it may get chilled. Use normal small animal shampoo for guinea pigs and rabbits etc. Once done dry softly with a soft towel as fast as you can without hurting it. Once you have done that you will need to put just a bit of normal hand moisturiser on it to make sure the shampoo doesn't dry out its skin. Hope this helps oh btw try not to wet it's head or get water in its ears

Deb - 2012-03-24
We just purchased a skinny pig (Hairy) and are learning about it. What does it mean when you pat Hairy and he squeaks? Is this good or bad?

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essie - 2012-04-23
The squeaking is a happy sound...they chirp, and chortle, and squeak when they are happy, or want something from you. Enjoy your piggy!
Katie - 2012-11-07
Guinea pigs have several different noises It might be worth looking on you tube to see examples If is more like a purring sound then it's good if its more of a squeal then she or he is telling you that it's to much

Hope Garcia - 2012-10-22
Is a mini lop a good rabbit for beginners.? Because I'm wanting to get a rabbit and it's gonna be my first time owning a rabbit. That's why I was wondering.

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Charlie Roche - 2012-10-23
It is an excellent choice.
Anonymous - 2012-11-05
Mini lops are just about the perfect rabbits to get if your new to getting rabbits. they get along with you fine. Don't need much exercise mostly looks after them self cute and cuddly

Genie Miller - 2012-11-01
I have a small hedgehog. He is so sweet and is really laid back. I worry because I can't get him to eat. I have tried several things and nothing works. Help!

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-11-02
What have you tried so far? Did you ask the place it came from what they were feeding it?

Jacob - 2012-10-30
That looks exacly like my rabbit white paws and feet at the bottom and chocolate brown fur plus he has the same ears how old is it? Is it a boy? And where was it from be specific where it was born coz I found out my friends rabbit is my rabbits mum

Anonymous - 2012-10-29
I recently posted about my mouse bleeding. It's got bigger and is around the eye now-this just happened recently because this afternoon I saw her and she was no worse, then when I went in this evening to see her it had got worse. I'm really worried-she keeps scratching. All she does is scratch. She does eat a bit but not much. My mouse seems in lots of pain. I don't like seeing her go through all this pain and suffering so maybe I should take her to the vet to put her to sleep, but on the other hand I love her so much and I'd be heartbroken. What shall I do?

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Anonymous - 2012-10-29
Thank you I really appreciate your help, I'll probably take her to the vet then
Charlie Roche - 2012-10-29
I'd take her to the vet as he just might be able to fix it. Could be something real easy like a cyst - easily removed without anesthetic. Could be a tick - I'd try and put vaseline on the ear cuz if tick - the tick would back out as would not be able to breathe covered in vaseline and then just take a kleenex and kill the tick. Could be something so easy so I'd do the vet.

Anonymous - 2012-10-26
My son bought a male mini lop for me a few months ago. We have been letting him live pretty much in our backyard. Lots of ivy, bushes, grass and cover. However, now that winter is approaching; what is the best type of interior shelter for him?

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Charlie Roche - 2012-10-26
There are a large variety to chose from. Personally, I like the ones that can be enclosed (form a safe house for the bunny) but when you open the door, there is a fenced area going around the safe house. That way the bunny can go in and out as it choooses. Put a litter in both areas. Toys too. I also like the ones that are a little off the ground with a ramp leading down from the cage. They are easy to have in a rooms such as a laundry room or kitchen, with a litter box close. You can make it or purchase it - just gotta think like a bunny.

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