Does your cat like to go out in the evening or in the early dawn hours? Most cats love to explore, prowl, and hunt prey under the cover of darkness or almost darkness. This is great for the cats because the prey can’t see them. This is also a problem for the cats because at this time of day people driving by can’t see them either. This is where the reflective collar comes into play. Choose a collar for your cat that is either a bright florescent color or has reflective stripes on it. This will make your cat visible to drivers and cyclists. Choose a well fitting collar that won’t get caught in a fence or brush. Don’t pick glitzy collars with decorative beading. The beads may reflect light, but they’re going to get your cat stuck in hard to squeeze places. For help finding a reflective collar for your cat, call your Crown Point, IN veterinary clinic.
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Your guinea pig needs time outside the cage daily for exercise and socialization. Thus you need to learn to pick him up properly to avoid injury. He could even die if you drop him. Before picking up your guinea pig, make sure he is comfortable with you. Talk or sing to him softly by his cage. Drape your hand into the cage and let your guinea pig explore it. Try hand feeding your pig. When you are ready to pick up your guinea pig, act efficiently. Put one hand under his chest behind the front legs and use the other hand to scoop up the rear end as you lift him. Pull your guinea pig to your chest to keep him from wriggling away. Be prepared to lower him to a safe surface rather than dropping him. Never pick your pig up by a limb or the scruff of the neck.