are runts of the litter better?
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — For puppies and kittens, size really does matter. Shelters say smaller animals get adopted faster, and animal experts say the runt of a litter tends to be better protected by the mother. Pet owners-to-be tend to heap attention on them, since they're attracted to big heads on little bodies.
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The runts of the litter can have heart defects and other congenital problems including umbilical hernias that the breeder might not disclose to you so it's a good idea to have your veterinarian do a complete examination of the puppy before you agree to buy the pup (or have a refund if there is a congenital problem).
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You can start litter training your rabbits as early as you like but you can litter train a rabbit at any age. ... It's more difficult to house train a non-neutered rabbit as they have a stronger inclination to mark in the house. You can have your rabbits neutered from four months old.
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Igniting the dump of gas to make that “burble” will increase exhaust gas temperature, which is the reason why it's bad for o2 and the cats. Having said that if you go castles and don't have emission to worry about then it's fine.
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The use of pine and cedar as litter for house rabbits should be avoided. Other superior litters, such as recycled paper and aspen shavings are available and you should steer potential adopters and those who already have rabbits to these safer alternatives.
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They are more expensive for every single reason you just listed. They breed faster/ get bigger/ gutload easier/ DON'T SMELL/ don't make noise/ die less. basically that add up to the cost.
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It is certainly worth a try, but you may not have success getting pet mice (or other small rodents) completely litter trained. ... They usually still either mark territory or have accidents out of the box, so the goal should be to get the mice to use a litter box most of the time.
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Multi-cat litters are generally stronger, providing better clumping and odor control. However, increased odor control may be off-putting to your cats, as it may be the result of artificial fragrances. See if your cats are receptive to the litter.
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Small birth weight puppies can go on to be a normal healthy dog. Runts that survive to weaning are not any more likely to have medical problems than their littermates. Over time and with adequate nutrition these puppies will catch up and be the same size (or at least meet their genetic potential).
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They are also not too high maintenance, due to their good health and relative cleanliness. They do require training, however, and their excitability will make them a noisy companion. They will also chase any other animals you own, such as a cat.
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They are great nappies though and while they are not better than the Pampers Active Fit, they represent equal performance and therefore much better value for money if you happen to shop at Aldi already anyway.
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Hancock lurchers can work and be very,very good. They can also be shown and ditto. They can also be great family pets. They can also be none of those things.
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This odor, and the phenols that cause it, are not found to the same amount in hardwood shavings, thus hardwood shavings, aspen being one of the most common, are considered a much safer litter material and can be recommended for rabbits and other small animals.
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Indoor rabbits make good house pets and can easily be litter trained. ... Old towels or blankets, or even a small sandpit filled with earth or bark chippings, can allow your rabbits to express their normal digging behaviour.
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Is the tidy cat litter flushable? This litter is not flushable. No clumping cat litters should be flushed. The clumping "mechanism" can quickly clog pipes and/or septic systems.
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Being the smallest puppy in a litter isn't necessarily a bad thing, provided they're still within the healthy weight range for their breed and age, and growing at an appropriate rate. In this context, the word runt is being used in an affectionate and teasing way, and there aren't many implications for the puppy.
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Strays and Feral Cats Recently homed feral and stray cats may have to be actively trained to use a box filled with clay litter, especially if they have been imprinted on something else. While some strays catch on quickly, others don't. Try a fine-grained sand-type litter rather than gravel-textured clay.