It is very important for pet owners to be quick to recognize signs of illness in their pets. Nipping the problem in the bud will help ensure your pet bird’s health and wellbeing.

Here are some ways to monitor your pet’s condition:

• Check your pet’s weight by asking your vet about its ideal weight. The weight is an ideal parameter for monitoring pets. Weigh your pet regularly; know that even a few grams can spell a difference in your pet’s health.
• Your pet’s breastbone (keel) is an important indicator of your pet’s weight. An underweight bird has a keel that is too prominent, while it is hard to feel the keel when your bird is overweight.
• While your pet is on its perch, observe carefully for any defects in its legs or its stance.
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Hamsters are avid chewers and can easily chew their way out of their enclosures. It is for this reason that metal wire cages are recommended for housing hamsters. When buying a cage for your pet hamster, choose a wire cage with a solid plastic or wood bottom. The hamster’s very small feet can easily get injured or get caught in a wire floor.

Here are some advantages of a wire cage for pet hamsters:

• Wire cages are tough and are resilient to chewing.
• Better air circulation
• The bars of the cage can serve as an exercise outlet for hamsters.

On the other hand, wire cages also have these disadvantages:

• Being open, the temperature inside the enclosure depends on the environmental temperature, thus fluctuations ar ... Read more »