Your guinea pig can keep himself pretty clean. If his enclosure is clean, he will probably stay clean. However, your pig can get stinky or sticky with feces or urine. Someone may even spill something on him. Try to spot clean the area.Use a little water on a cloth with just a touch of soap to avoid a full bath. If you need to give your guinea pig a full bath, use a shallow basin so he won’t get frightened.Place a cloth in the bottom so he won’t slip. Wet your pig with lukewarm water and lather him with shampoo that is safe for small mammals. Work quickly and efficiently to keep your guinea pig calm. Rinse your guinea pig thoroughly and towel dry. Brush your pig. Wrap him in a dry towel to avoid stress and drafts. Finally, return your pig to a clean enclosure. Contact your experienced Ellico ... Read more »

Your kitten receives some protection from disease while nursing her mother’s milk. However, soon after weaning, your kitten may be susceptible to contracting a number of deadly diseases. You will need to get your kitten vaccinated. Laws in your community may require some vaccinations. Restrict your kitten’a contact from un vaccinated or sick cats until she completes her kitten shots. These shots can be given in a single dose or a series of shots. Most vaccinations require periodic boosters throughout your kitten’s life. Don’t skip any shots from a series or the boosters.Skipping or delaying shots could cause a gap in your kitten’s protection from disease. Your kitten may be cranky or sore at the injection site for a day or two after inoculation. Soon she will return to her old self again. ... Read more »

Naming your puppy is an important decision for your family. You will be calling your dog by this name for years. You will say this name many times a day.Thus you should choose a name that is easy to say and your family won’t mind calling out loud. A short name of just one or two syllables works best. Don’t choose names similar to family member names or common obedience commands. Some dog names describe a physical characteristic or one that fits your dog’s personality. Choosing a name from favorite books, TV shows or movies is popular.However, you need to consider whether how quickly this name could fall out of fashion. Food and drink names for dogs are widespread, as are celebrity names.You can even pick the name of your favorite childhood pet. Most importantly, have fun and pick something you like. For m ... Read more »