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Rabbits and guinea pigs are often kept as pets and require a specific kind of care and attention. Discover how to take care of rabbits and guinea pigs with tips from a veterinarian in this free video series on pet care.
There are 17 videos in this series:
When breeding rabbits, a general hutch should keep one buck and three to four does. Breed rabbits with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
Some rabbits can never be litter trained and need to be kept outside in a hutch. Litter train rabbits with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
In younger rabbits, the gender can be difficult to identify. Identify the gender of rabbits with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
A rabbit should be groomed regularly through nail clipping and brushing. Groom rabbits with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
In order to buy a purebred rabbit, a breeder needs to be contacted. Buy rabbits with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
When raising rabbits, it's important to remember that they are prey animals that are often intimidated. Bond with rabbits with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
When picking up a rabbit, it's important not to catch them by their ears. Pick up and hold rabbits correctly with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
Rabbits can be trained in some ways, but shouldn't be expected to respond to training like cats and dogs. Train rabbits with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
When scolding a rabbit for chewing on household items, never strike the rabbit as it produces fear and can cause serious damage. Train rabbits not to chew or dig with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
When letting a rabbit outdoors, remember to never let it out on its own. Take rabbits outdoors with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
Rabbits spend a lot of time in cages, so make sure they get four to five hours of exercise per day. Get pet rabbits to exercise with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
One way to check if rabbits are healthy is by seeing if their eyes are shiny. Keep rabbits healthy with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
An important symptom of a sick rabbit is that they will lose their appetite. Recognize illness in rabbits with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
When trimming a rabbit's toenails, identify the end of the vessel to avoid bleeding. Trim a rabbit's toenails with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.
A sick guinea pig will show symptoms of gastrointestinal distress and affected skin. Determine if a pet guinea pig is sick with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on guinea pigs and pet care.
When bathing a guinea pig, use a plastic tub and warm water that is not hot. Bathe a guinea pig with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on guinea pigs and pet care.
Male guinea pigs can be identified by the shaft of a penis or testicles. Determine the sex of a guinea pig with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on guinea pigs and pet care.
Owning a pet can be an extremely satisfying endeavor, so it is no wonder that millions of people around the world keep companion animals in their lives. The most common pets are cats and dogs, however, the rising popularity of exotic pets has led to an increase of people owning snakes, lizards, rabbits, mice and guinea pigs. Studies have shown that owning a pet is beneficial to both the mental and physical health of the owner. In this free video series, a veterinarian explains how to take care of pets, specifically rabbits and guinea pigs. Discover how to breed rabbits, litter train rabbits, groom rabbits and keep rabbits healthy. Find out how to tell if a guinea pig is sick as well, how to bathe guinea pigs and determine their gender. With these veterinary tips and techniques, pet care will be simplified and pet rabbits and guinea pigs will stay happy and healthy.
Dr. Endre Sos Dr Endre Sos is the chief veterinarian of the Budapest Zoo. Aside from his practice as a chief veterinarian, Dr. Sos has been participating in various environmental protection works and in TV film shootings around the world. He has traveled to the Island of Jersey with a documentary team to make a film about the work of Durrell. Dr. Sos has also worked for Durrell's zoo and made a film about Jane Goodall and the chimps in Gombe National Park.dkdk
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