Giving your Alpaca treats can be a lot of fun especially when you can use those treats to help build a friendship and bond of trust between yourself and your alpaca. When it comes to treats, make sure you feed all things in moderation and leave the majority of your Alpaca’s food consumption to daily servings of grass and hay. Most alpacas stick with hay and grass only. Some alpacas will only eat forage and refuse any other types of food or treats. When looking for a treat, talk with your vet and other Alpaca owners to find out what they’re feeding out. Fruits, some vegetables and commercial Alpaca or horse treats can be given in moderation. If you’re not sure what your Alpaca will eat, buy a few fruits and have them approved by your veterinarian Mattoon, IL and then feed them to your Alpaca. Visit this site to know more: http://effinghamvets.com/

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Giving treats to your horse can be a rewarding experience for not only your horse, but also for you. You can give your Halflinger treats often, but make sure you give them in moderation and give a healthy treat instead of lots of sugary sweets. For instance, horses love carrots and apples. Although these are sugary foods, they are natural in sugar and can be fed in moderation to your horse between meals. Treats like peppermints, cookies, or hard candies are high in artificial sugar and should be fed sparingly. If your horse is overweight, keep the treats limited and only feed out carrots or apples or other organic foods. Avoid feeding your horse numerous treats that are drenched in molasses or heavy syrups. These may be your halflinger’s favorite, but they are not healthy for him. Always contact your vet Mattoon, IL before feeding out new treats or feeding treats you’re unsure about.

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In many cases, yes, moth rot is preventable in Monitor lizards when it is primarily caused by poor diet, stress or inadequate living environments.  In general, mouth rot develops as a result of the immune system being compromised and unable to fight off the bacteria that often develops in the mouth. The bacteria can eventually cause an infection which leads to the mouth sores in the mouth and on the lips. White mucus or pus can also build up in the mouth as a result as well. When the primary cause of mouth rot is related to living conditions, you can help treat it and even prevent it from reoccurring. Simply learning how to provide the right living environment with the right temperature and diet can keep your lizard healthy and happy. Ask your veterinary clinic Sugar Land, TX for ways to keep your lizard healthy and prevent mouth rot. Click this link to learn more: http://staffordoaksvet.com/

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There are a lot of foods that people eat that are healthy and safe for smaller pets like the Burmese gerbil. If you’re not sure what foods are safe and foods are not, please talk with your vet before feeding your gerbil. Burmese gerbils should have a main diet of pellet gerbil food along with a few veggies and pieces of fruit. They should avoid foods high in sugar, fat, and salt. Burmese gerbils should especially stay away from things like grapes and rhubarb as these are toxic. If your gerbil digests these foods, call your vet right away. Your vet may be able to treat the toxin over the phone by suggesting a dose of liquid antacid, vegetable oil, hydrogen peroxide, diluted vinegar or lemon juice. These items can coat the stomach or induce vomiting, whichever is recommended by your veterinarians Sugar Land, TX.

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If you own a pet Havana rabbit you may be wondering how you should go about giving him an ID tag or microchip. Your veterinarian can tell you about microchipping for smaller pocket pets like rabbits. There are some vets in the U.S. that are actually microchipping rabbits. This is a good idea especially if you let your rabbit free roam in your yard or even if you take your rabbits on walks. If he gets away from you and someone finds him they can take him to a shelter or vet and have him scanned for ID. That’s why it’s also important to make sure you register your rabbit and his ID tracking number so you can be identified. The microchipping process is painless and is similar to the Havana rabbit receiving a shot. If you want to learn more about microchipping, contact your vet Sugar Land, TX.

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