Animals 2024, November

At first glance, the turtle seems to be one of the easiest pets to handle. But in caring for this creature there are subtleties that you need to know. For example, a turtle has the ability to hibernate for the winter. And after the first wintering, the owner of the turtle may have a question:

Spring molt brings a lot of obscenities, both to the dog itself and to its owner. The fallen wool covers the floor of the dwelling in an even layer, while the unwashed wool hangs from your pet in untidy shreds. It is in your power to help the dog overcome this sad period with minimal consequences and as soon as possible

Recently, the red-eared turtle appears more and more often in the homes of animal lovers. This interesting species of freshwater turtles is unpretentious in keeping. The red-eared turtle has an interesting color - bright red spots on the sides of the head, and the neck and legs are decorated with bright black and white stripes

Animals have different mental abilities. To determine them, you need to conduct special intelligence tests. Swiss scientist Alan Portman has compiled a special rating to find out what is the stupidest creature on the planet. hippopotamus The first line in stupidity is occupied by a hippo

The striped zebra can be a bold example of how coloring helps an animal survive. It confuses not only predators, but also dangerous insects. By stripes, the zebras themselves distinguish each other, so the pattern of the animal's skin is unique

Most young families living in rural areas, buying cattle, such as a cow, do not know how to properly care for and maintain it. The most dairy cows are found among animals of specialized dairy breeds: Yaroslavl, black-and-white, red steppe or Kholmogorsk

Pets often become full-fledged family members. And dogs completely replace children or companions for hunting or work for people. Some people exhibit their pets at exhibitions, successfully "marry" them, get purebred offspring. Therefore, breed purity among professional dog breeders is very important

Staphylococcus aureus is an infectious disease that affects not only humans, but also animals, such as dogs. This infection is caused by staphylococcus bacteria. In dogs, this disease is characterized by dermatitis, otitis media and diseases of the genital organs

It is important for any owner to know the age of their animal - for breeding work, to prescribe the right treatment, and just out of curiosity. If you find a dog on the street, or the documents, which indicate the date of birth of the animal, are lost, you will have to determine the age by external signs

Specialists in breeding decorative rabbits do not recommend bathing them unnecessarily. Rabbit hair has the ability to self-cleaning and the ingress of excess moisture on it disturbs the imbalance of the skin. Therefore, it is rarely necessary to wash the animal and in case of emergency

Man is used to considering himself the crown of evolution and feeling superior to other species. However, many animals are dangerous to humans. Despite the technological progress on the side of homo sapiens, meeting such a beast does not bode well

You need to know what diseases can happen to hamsters and what steps you need to take before contacting your veterinarian. But do not try to treat your hamster yourself if he is sick. Contact a specialist who will correctly diagnose and be able to provide the animal with qualified assistance

Decorative rats are cute enough creatures, but there is one problem - they too often bring offspring. If you want to avoid this, get same-sex rats. If you dream of offspring, you need to buy both a female and a male, and after a short period of time you will be able to observe a happy family

Ferrets today are just as much pets as a cat or a dog. Many people want to see the muzzle of this cute animal in their apartment, but not everyone knows how to properly care for it and how to behave with it. Instructions Step 1 If you have a small child in your home, it is best to keep him away from the ferret

Ferrets are fun and curious animals. They are easy to tame, feel great in city apartments and can bring a lot of joy to their owners. In order for communication with a ferret to bring pleasure to both you and him, the animal must be taught the elementary rules of behavior

Cats are, by nature, excellent carnivores. They get great pleasure when they sit in ambush for several hours, then catch their prey, play with it, and then eat it. But sometimes it turns out that people, taking a cute cat into the house with the hope that he will catch rodents, are disappointed

Food for animals and poultry is becoming more and more expensive. Because of this, many people stop keeping chickens in the winter, considering them unprofitable. But if you compose the food yourself and follow some rules, then your birds will be flying all winter

Unfortunately, dogs, our pets, live much shorter lives than humans, and their death brings real grief to the family. The lifespan of your four-legged friend depends not only on what breed he is, but also on the conditions in which he is kept, what he eats, how often he walks

In almost all mammals, teeth change as they grow older. Moreover, dogs are no exception to this rule. Newborn puppies have no teeth at all, then temporary or so-called milk teeth begin to erupt, which are then replaced by permanent teeth. Instructions Step 1 Baby teeth begin to erupt in puppies at about a month or plus / minus one week

Mice and shrews are some of the most defenseless creatures in the animal kingdom. But paradoxically, their most fierce enemy is not predators, but frosts. In winter, small animals can freeze to death if they do not prepare properly in time. Instructions Step 1 The main protection from the winter cold for field mice is, oddly enough, snow

It is not just a person's prerogative to receive injections with a medicine. Animals are also often prescribed medications in injections. And if it is quite simple to inject a medicine into a cat or dog intramuscularly, then the owners of small pets, in particular, rats, find themselves in a difficult situation

Eye diseases are quite common in animals. They arise as a result of the action of various chemical, mechanical and physical injuries. Or develop with parasitic, infectious and non-infectious diseases. Timely detection of the disease makes it possible to contact a veterinarian who will diagnose and prescribe the correct treatment

Decorative mice are increasingly found in apartments as pets. They are funny animals. They are active, play well, move. Many mice have their own character. You can take them in your hands … There are many types of decorative mice, but the care for all is about the same

Breeding butterflies at home has recently become not only affordable, but even very fashionable. You can buy larvae in many pet stores, they will also give instructions on what to do with these larvae. It is possible that everything will work out for you, and your modest apartment will turn into a luxurious garden, along which graceful multi-colored butterflies flutter

Vaccination of dogs is a necessary procedure that can ensure your pet's health, as well as without which it is impossible to travel on a train or plane. All vaccinations carried out by the doctor must be recorded in a special vaccination passport, which proves that a dog cannot be a distributor of a number of diseases - rabies of carnivores, distemper, parovirus enteritis and others

The otter is a very valuable commercial fur animal. Catching her is a joy for any hunter. However, it is not so easy to catch this smart nimble animal. The main way to hunt otters is trap fishing. It is necessary - trap No. 4-5

The ermine is an excellent hunter of mice, water rats, and reptiles. However, he himself is the object of amateur and commercial hunting of man because of his valuable beautiful fur. For the same reason, they do not shoot him, but use various methods of catching

Whether you have decided to choose a ferret as a pet or are just thinking about it, one of the main questions for you will be the question of domestication. In order for the animal to socialize well, it is recommended to take a young ferret at the age of two months

The wolf is by nature an amazing hunter. Perfectly developed muscles, very strong jaws - all this allows him to survive. Not only is the wolf able to get its own food alone, thanks to the ability to unite in packs and act together, wolves can hunt very large prey

The image of an elephant, a frightened mouse, is often used in animation. This fact is not questioned, although, if you think about it, it seems strange that a land giant would set its tail between its legs at the sight of a tiny rodent. Are elephants really afraid of mice?

Nowadays, it is almost impossible to see crickets in modern homes. But in the peasant huts of the 18th-19th centuries, these insects were permanent "tenants", quietly creaking behind the stove and thus giving comfort to the house. Cricket - "

Finding the owner of a dog is not easy, it is best to look for him in hot pursuit. The dog will find his way home himself, the main thing is to help him a little with this. Your task is to find possible clues in time. Instructions Step 1 If the dog is lost, you need to look for the owner near the place where the dog was found

If you have a four-legged friend and need to write a story about him, share his habits and skills. In the story, you can not only describe the appearance of your pet, but also emphasize his loyalty and friendliness, intelligence and abilities

Not every person will dare to help a homeless animal. But if such a desire arose at the sight of a kitten or watchdog, it is worth optimizing the process of domestication or the device in good hands. Take a closer look at the foundling

Many owners of domestic hamsters take offense at pets - it seems that there is enough food, and there are no affection, and there are no external stimuli - and the hamster bites, and it is quite painful. Why does the animal behave this way and can it be re-educated?

A hamster is such a gentle creature that it is a pleasure to take a soft ball of happiness in your hands. True, the hamsters themselves sometimes have a different opinion. They can bite the persistent owner, bury themselves under the straw and not go out into the light

If you think that training your hamster is very easy, then you may not even start. This animal cannot be taught to perform any complex commands; you can only develop a certain reaction to the voice, movements and gestures of the owner. It is necessary Delicious delicacy

It is difficult to answer unequivocally which animals live in the steppe, since this natural zone is extremely vast. The composition of the fauna of the steppes varies depending on the geographic location. Therefore, it makes sense to highlight the most typical representatives

Guinea pigs are very funny animals. They do not make a lot of noise, which is why they are often bought for small children. However, like other pets, guinea pigs need proper care. Fresh water is one of the components of the health of these animals

Ferrets need regular grooming due to the large number of subcutaneous sebaceous glands. Some ferrets are comfortable with washing, some enthusiastically, some vehemently against it. But be that as it may, washing is a procedure that needs to be mastered