March 2013
New Companions
Companions
- Lionhead Cross Rabbit
- Lifespan: 7 - 10 years
Size: 2.5 - 3.5 lbs
Origin: Belgium
Rabbits require a lot of care and attention. They must have two hours of playtime outside their enclosure every day (enclosure should be large with soft bedding). They must be picked up carefully or their struggling and kicking could damage their backs. They need free access to hay at all times in addition to pellets and up to 2 cups of fresh... - More Information and Photos
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- Ferret
- Life Span: 5-8 years.
Size: A mature male Ferret can range from 1.6 to 2.5 kg (3-5 lb). Female ferrets are considerably smaller ranging only from 0.75 to 1.5 kg (1.5-3 lbs).
Temperament: Ferrets have very active and energetic personalities. Ferrets are also very mischievous and will get into anything and everything. Ferrets can be very nippy when they are young because they play rough with their little mates. Make sure if they nip you to correct their behaviour by being... - More Information and Photos
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- Hedgehog
- Lifespan: 4 to 8 years.
Size: Hedgehogs vary in weight and size depending on type. On average they will reach 7 to 12 inches long, and weigh approximately 250 to 600 grams.
Origin: Northern and Western Europe
Hedgehogs' spines make them a pet for more mature children, as younger ones may injure themselves or drop the animal. They are very active and will require a large enclosure and a wheel to run on... - More Information and Photos
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- Abyssinian Guinea Pig
- Lifespan: 5 to 7 years.
Size: Males 2-3 lbs, females 1.5-2 lbs
Origin: South America
Guinea pigs cannot produce vitamin C and can contract scurvy if they are not provided with fresh fruits and vegetables. They are rodents whose incisors continue to grow over their lifetime. They need plenty of wood or loofah chew toys to wear down their teeth. Guinea pigs make excellent pets for... - More Information and Photos
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- Polish Rabbit
- Lifespan: 5 - 6 years
Size: 2 - 4 lbs
Origin: England
Rabbits require a lot of care and attention. They must have two hours of playtime outside their enclosure every day. They must be picked up carefully or their struggling and kicking could damage their backs. They need free access to hay at all times in addition to pellets and up to 2 cups of fresh vegetables daily. They are prone to hairballs and... - More Information and Photos
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