Info About Pets

May 27, 2010

Pet Care Tip of the Day

Q: What is the average body temperature of a cat?

A: The average body temperature of a cat is between 100 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

May 19, 2010

Pet Care Tip of the Day

Q: What is the average life span of a zebra finch?

A: Zebra finches, on average, live between 5 and 15 years with proper care.

May 16, 2010

Pet Care Tip of the Day

Q: How much does a rabbit weigh?

A: Rabbits can weigh as little as 2 lbs. (Netherland Dwarf) or as much as 20 pounds or more (Flemish Giants). The average size of a pet rabbit is 5-8 lbs.

May 14, 2010

Pet Care Tip of the Day

Q: Do Shelties (Shetland Sheepdogs) need their fur trimmed?

A: Shelties don’t need their fur trimmed, but if you live in a warm climate or have hot summers where you live, it may be best to have the fur trimmed. If you plan on showing it, you can’t trim the fur.

May 11, 2010

Pet Care Tip of the Day

Q: What is the difference between a siamese cat and an oriental shorthair?

A: Oriental shorthairs and siamese cats are essentially the same thing. What distinguishes them as two different breeds is their color: a light colored cat with dark “points” (dark coloring on their nose, ears, feet, and tail) is a Siamese cat, while any color other than Siamese is an oriental shorthair.

May 8, 2010

Pet Care Tip of the Day

Q: What is the average life span of a ferret?

A: On average, pet ferrets live between five and seven years with proper care.

May 7, 2010

Pet Care Tip of the Day

Q: What type of mouse is better for pet snakes–frozen or live?

A: Frozen mice are better for snakes than live ones. Live mice can make your snake more aggressive towards people and may also injure or blind your snake if they bite it.

May 4, 2010

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Pet Care Tip of the Day

Q: What is the average lifespan of a blue and gold macaw?

A: On average, blue and gold macaws live between 30 and 50 years.

May 1, 2010

Pet Care Tip of the Day

Q: Should cats be let outside?

A: No. It isn’t safe for cats to be outside unattended, as people, cars, dogs, or other animals can injure/kill cats. If your cat isn’t spayed or neutered, they will make more kittens, which means more homeless cats getting euthanized at shelters. If your feline loves the great outdoors, get it a special cat pen or a cat harness.