hamster diseases

Posted by everyday is monday on Wednesday, February 15, 2012

There are several diseases that attack these cute animals, namely:
 



A. diarrhea
The occurrence of diarrhea can be caused:
 

- The consumption of vegetables and fruit - fruit that excessive and continuous.
- Sudden changes of food types.
- Dirty cages are not cleaned, or the presence of bacteria.
 


When suffering from diarrhea, the hamsters look always wet, especially around the anus and tail. Because the hamster urinary frequency, then the cage will smell bad and look dirty and wet. Usually a healthy hamster cage smell, do not sting and dry. If the hamster had diarrhea, the cause needs to be examined. This is important because each - each cause requires special handling.

2. Hair loss

Hair loss usually occurs in older hamsters and can also be caused by some other cause.

3. wound

During the wound does not look too deep or clean the wound can be left. Just look up his arms healed. Deeper wounds that look infections need medical advice.

4. virus Papova

This disease is a disease that is relatively new hamster in check by doctors today. Signs symptoms include pain in the back of the neck

bruised,small lumps under the skin, lumps bumps like warts on the chin or other body parts. The disease is believed to be transmitted through urine and through holding a sick hamster and do not wash your hands afterwards.
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6 Tips on Caring for Hamsters

Posted by everyday is monday on Monday, February 13, 2012

Hamsters are perfect pets for children. Hamsters are relatively nice, cute, and easy to maintain essential.With proper care, hamsters can live up to five years.Here are tips on caring for a hamster to stay healthy and live longer: 

1. Cage or aquarium.Hamster 
should be placed in a cage or aquarium that is not blurred. Enclosure must have a solid base to the top of the covered wire.If you prefer to put a hamster in an aquarium, the top of the aquarium should also be covered with wire, especially if your aquarium is not too high to avoid hamster escape. 


2. Alas cage or aquarium.  
Give the base cage or aquarium with wood shavings or waste paper. Never use pine shavings as a base for producing steam that can be toxic to hamsters. 


3. Food supply.
Give enough food hamster. Types of food should also be varied to avoid boredom and ensure the fulfillment of all nutritional needs.Hamsters should be enough fresh water. Give also hamster fresh foods such as sunflower seeds every few days. 


4. Toys for hamsters. 
Add a variety of toys for the hamster. A wheel can be placed in a hamster cage. Choose a solid wheel pan.Wheels that have the potential to make such steps as hamster broke his leg injury.Add to this the former roll of toilet paper, or tissue box as a hiding place hamster. You also can give the hamster dog biscuits as a snack. 


5. Cleaning the cage or aquarium.
Cages should be cleaned every few days. Clean the cage in the afternoon. Hamsters are nocturnal animals that day.Cleaning the cage in the morning or afternoon will only make a more aggressive hamster. Clean up all the leftovers.At least once a week you should lift all the pads and clean the cage thoroughly with washing. 


6. Maintaining healthy hamsters.
Note if the hamster shows signs such as dull eyes, lethargic, and matted fur.These markers may indicate the hamster is sick. If necessary, take the hamster to the vet immediately to get the right treatment
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care for pregnant cats

Posted by everyday is monday on Sunday, February 12, 2012

Have you ever had a cat that is pregnant?and if you are confused about how to care for a pregnant cat?Here I will review how we care for a pregnant cat, HAPPY READING!
The initial step after knowing that our cats are pregnant is to provide nutrition and nutrition more than ever, food is recommended for expectant mothers cat is to kitten food is better because the nutritional content of food for adult cats. Besides it can be added vitamin or supplement that can be given by a physician.



     
Period of approximately 59-70 days pregnant cats, pregnant cats signs are behaviors that become lethargic, lazy and decreased appetite. After a pregnancy at week 4 to 6 stem growing belly and swollen nipples milk then we should help clean it with cotton wool soaked in warm water. To facilitate the kittens to suckle later we also need to shave the hair around its mother's milk.



   
At birth the baby will usually parent anxiety and panting breath, is because the contractions had started. Although the prospective mother cat often find a safe hiding place and comfortable, we should always be nearby to help the delivery process as most Persian cats can not do the labor yourself.



    
When the delivery arrived, the female cat will lay down and started pushing. Amniotic fluid will come out with a little blood and was followed by the birth of a baby who together with the placenta, If the parent can not bite her umbilical cord then we should be helping clean cut with scissors along the 3-5 cm.



   
After wrapping the baby's body in the form of the placenta were pared, our cat baby wipe with a towel soaked in warm water and laid face down position, the mucus in our noses clean so as not to clog the breathing, Once dry we put a warm place while waiting for the next birth. Placenta had separated from the baby brought to the mother cat to eat because they contain many nutrients and nutrients that are needed for strength and health of the mother during breastfeeding later but not all mother cat would eat the placenta 

After all we hold a new born baby to its mother to be breastfed. Keep all of baby cats are getting their first milk that is because the first three days of its mother's milk contains collostrum the form of an anti-body that is needed for the baby cats are susceptible to disease.



    
Holding cage for cats and babies should be quite comfortable and warm and protected from insect infestation, try to always be supervised so that no child is crushed or squeezed because of the number of babies cats as much as 3 to 6 tails. The more children the more we are required to watch him more often, especially to its mother's milk can be divided evenly to every baby.



   
The cat owners usually come up all night to maintain and oversee the birth of the babies cats. Well, have you ready to become a midwife cat?
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8 Pets Pain Healers

Posted by everyday is monday on Saturday, February 11, 2012

Having pets in the home may be at risk of allergy. However, according to experts, keep animals at home can give a positive effect: to help cure diseases. 


Not just dogs and cats, some animals such as rabbits, pigs, snakes are also beneficial improving human health. Some of them help scientists develop new treatments for serious diseases including diabetes, dementia and Parkinson's. 

Dr. Samantha Wright, a psychologist who studies the relationship between humans and pets, say, nothing is impossible to obtain the potential benefits of the animal."The idea that pets and good health tied back in a few decades. There are many species that can help develop new treatments for all diseases, "Samantha said as quoted from the pages of The Sun.Here are some of the top animal in the world that could help humans heal some diseases, as revealed by Lynsey Haywood: 

1. Dogs can sniff out cancer Quadruped, not only can be friends, they can also detect cancer early stage through the senses of smell.In a study in Japan, the Labrador is given breath and stool samples to sniff, and it turns out they were able to identify the presence of colon cancer derived from patients. The scientists believe that the smell of the tumor can be detected by the sense of smell dogs.Dr. Hideto Sonoda said that now the research needed to develop an 'electronic dog nose' as detection of cancer. "The chemical compound of smell is not clear. Only the dog knows the answer. " 

2. Rabbits can be detection of cervical cancer Detecting cervical cancer using the rabbit was developed after two British scientists discovered the virus that triggers the disease in rabbits during the 1960's. The result, a vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer.This vaccine became available in 2006 after 70 years of animal research carried out. The British government had offered an injection of this vaccine to women ages 12 to 13 years in order to prevent further spread of the disease that kills nearly 1,000 women a year in England. 

3. Cats can prevent the risk of stroke People who have cats, 40 percent less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack, according to a study at the University of Minnesota in the U.S..Researcher Dr Adnan Qureshi said, stroking the cat moggies could actually reduce stress and anxiety its owner, making them able to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. "This opens up new avenues for treatment, and unlike drugs or surgery, owning a cat seems to have no risk." 

4. Rabbits and hamsters cure asthma Children who grow up with pets such as guinea pigs, rabbits or hamsters may develop asthma or allergies, according to scientists.But U.S. researchers studied a group of children in New York and find that grew in a less sterile environment sometimes can actually improve their health.Researcher Matt Perzanowski says, "Exposure to certain bacteria may provide an opportunity to build a child's immunity." 

5. Snakes can cure high blood pressure People who are bitten by venomous snakes can be unconscious because their blood pressure dropped. Inspired by snake venom work, scientists developed a synthetic version of toxic chemicals made from the Brazilian pit viper venom.Known as ACE inhibitors, they have helped millions of people to lower blood pressure to reduce the risk of stroke, heart and kidney disease. Snake venoms contain up to 100 different substances, so it can be used to treat various diseases. 

6. Dolphins cure diabetes The dolphins can help people heal diabetes. The scientists found that mammals are resistant to insulin, such as some diabetics.But the privilege of the dolphins studied by the National Foundation for the U.S. Marines. Mammals are able to switch to fight against the deadly disease.They can do this when they eat, which allows them to cope with high protein, and one fish that can do low-carb diet. 

7. Fish can cure dementia Parents who eat fish or seafood once a week at low risk of developing dementia, according to a French study.Scientists say the fatty acids in fish oil help reduce inflammation in the brain and play a role in nerve cell regeneration. Fish also can help lower blood pressure.Numerous studies have found that watching fish swimming in the aquarium can also bring a sense of calm and reduce anxiety. 

8. Pigs can cure Parkinson'sA U.S. study found that pig cells are transplanted into the brain cells of Parkinson's disease can help patients regain mobility.Cells taken from fetal pigs that have not been born or grown. The goal is that after they moved into the human brain, they will be developed into human cells to produce dopamine, such as brain function. Dr. Curt Freed of the University of Colorado, said, "It is a remarkable development."
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