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Best ways to remove fur from clothes and furniture!
Do you ever get a look at yourself walking out the door and sigh, wondering how to get that fur off your office clothes? Or maybe your friend stops by, and hesitates to sit, then you notice the furry...
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Feeling crafty? Here’s how to make willow balls.
Have you got a willow tree? Then you could make your own toys! Get the kids involved, make some lemonade, and settle in for a little crafting session. Make sure any willow you use is pesticide free,...
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Types of hay for small animals, explained.
Isn’t hay just hay? Yes and no. There are some big differences, mostly in fiber and protein content. There are grass hays, legume hays, and grain hays. Grass hays are the ones most people picture...
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Rabbit, Guinea Pig, and Chinchilla veterinarians are a special breed – find...
We are in awe of veterinarians. Think for a moment: none of the patients can speak. The animals cannot let the vet know what hurts, or when it started. Vet patients come in a variety of species,...
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1st cut, 2nd cut, 3rd cut hay…what is the difference?
In the last post, we learned all about the different kinds of grasses and legumes used for hay. Sometimes, though, you’ll hear the terms 1st cut, 2nd cut, or 3rd cut…what is this added complication?...
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Boarding: how to find the right home-away-from-home for your rabbit, guinea...
It can be hard to decide between having someone come into your home while you are away, or boarding your friend at someone else’s home. If your animal stays at home, will they get enough interaction,...
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Rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas need a special kind of pet sitter.
Your friend is special. Different. Not quite like the other “typical” house pets out there. Your friend needs a special kind of pet sitter. So when you go away, it can be a monumental effort to...
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Hay’s got to breathe! How do you store hay for your rabbit or guinea pig?
Hay is messy, and takes up space. Where and how we store it can be problematic – we want it out of the way, but we need to get to it several times a day. Your hay does best in the dark, where sun...
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Chinchilla treats: what is good, and what to avoid
By Dr. Robin Rysavy, Chapter Manager, Missouri House Rabbit Society, Kansas City Chinchillas are adorable. They are playful, cute, entertaining, and full of energy - and they love to beg for treats....
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Nominate someone for the 2016 Rescuer of the Year
There should be a ton of people who are Rescuer of the Year. There is just no one like a rescuer. Every single rescuer out there works long and hard, sometimes in bad conditions, to help animals....
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Chinchillas: Some Facts To Consider Before Adopting
Chinchillas: Some Facts To Consider Before Adopting 6/14/2015 by Robin Rysavy Chinchillas are delightful little animals that are very curious and love to explore. They are darling to look at…who...
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Happy New Year: What’s your resolution?
Woo hoo! It’s 2015, and from the whole team at Small Pet Select we’re making some noise and wishing all our customers (past, present and future) a Happy New Year. And of course that includes the...
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Is My Chinchilla Ill?
Chinchillas can certainly be crazy little creatures – that’s half the fun of having them. Watching them swing around, turn backflips and just generally exploring can be a fantastic way to while away...
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So where’s the Chinchilla?
Okay, so you get your chinchilla home – but where in the house is the best place to put his (or her) cage? Well, what you need to do is first realise exactly what the natural habitat for a chinchilla...
View ArticlePellets – A Staple of your Chinchilla’s Diet
Sometimes, knowing what to feed your chinchilla can seem a bit of a challenge. There’s many different sources of advice, and many of them differ – not greatly – but enough to sometimes make you doubt...
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An In-Depth Look at Chinchilla Fur
Okay, we all know that our chinchillas are incredibly soft – and of course that’s the reason that certain people think it’s okay to use their fur as clothing – but have you ever wondered why the fur of...
View ArticleChinchillas just love a Massage
Anyone who tries to tell you that chinchillas don’t enjoy a massage just needs to take a look at this video below! This little chinnie is simply reveling in his gentle massage. But if you decide to do...
View ArticleChinchilla – Is it the Right Pet for You?
Okay, so chinchillas are probably one of the cutest small animals it’s possible to have as a pet. They’re adorable to look at, fun to watch and, let’s face it, it’s quite cool to own a pet that’s...
View ArticleSafe Woods for your Chinchilla to Chew
Now then, we all know how much chinchillas looooooove to chew. After all, you only need give them a new toy and they’ve soon reduced it to a pile of shreds. So rather than have your chinnie cost you...
View ArticleWinter Care for Chinchillas
Winter’s a-coming, and that means that many of us are cranking up the heating in our houses. But if you keep chinchillas in your house, then it’s essential to make sure that you don’t allow them to...
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