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Prevention is the best method for keeping a dog off the furniture, as it is much easier to keep a habit from developing than to break or redirect it. If the dog is already used to getting on the furniture, a combination of rewards for getting and staying on the floor and making a spot on the furniture less comfortable is usually most effective.
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Q: Where do guinea pigs come from?
A: Guinea pigs, or cavies, originated in the northern and western parts of South America. They were originally domesticated about 5,000 B.C.E. and are now found worldwide as pets, laboratory animals and as a source of meat. -
Q: What kind of pet is a serval?
A: A serval is a type of wild cat from Africa. Although they're relatively small size makes them look like a more exotic version of the domestic cat, servals tend to be aggressive and destructive so do not make good pets. -
Q: How long can a mouse live without water?
A: Mice can survive their whole lives without drinking water. In the absence of water, they manage to get enough moisture from the food they eat; however, mice readily drink water if it is available. -
Q: What country do horses come from?
A: According to the American Museum of Natural History, scientists have unearthed evidence that the Botai people were raising domesticated horses for food in northern Kazakhstan 5,600 years ago. Horse bones were found with chariot artefacts dating around 2,000 BC in Russia and Kazakhstan. -
Q: Do dogs have belly buttons?
A: Like humans, dogs have belly buttons located on their abdominal area. The appearance of a dog's belly button, however, is different than that of a human. -
Q: What noises do sugar gliders make?
A: Sugar gliders make four distinct sounds: a grinding noise, two different chirping noises and a barking noise. They use these sounds to communicate happiness, warn intruders to move away and call for attention. -
Q: What fruits can guinea pigs eat?
A: Guinea pigs can eat oranges, apples, blueberries and bananas. However, fruit is high in sugar so fruit should only be given to guinea pigs once a day as a special treat. -
Q: How can I tell if my dwarf hamster is pregnant?
A: According to Midwest Exotic Animal Hospital, common signs of pregnancy in dwarf hamsters include restlessness and bloody discharge prior to delivery. The gestation period for dwarf hamsters is approximately 16 days, with as many as 10 pups per litter. -
Q: Where can I buy hamsters online?
A: There are many items that can be purchased online, though pet hamsters cannot. However, some pet retailers will feature hamsters on their websites for informational purposes, with the pet available for purchase in person at the store. -
Q: Where do hamsters come from?
A: Hamsters come from various parts of Asia. This includes Siberia, the north of China, the Middle East and Asia Minor. They live in fairly arid habitats but can also be found in gardens, orchards, cropland and elevations as high as 12,000 feet. -
Q: Can horses see color?
A: Horses have limited color vision compared to humans, but they do not see in black and white. Horses have dichromatic vision, meaning that they are able to distinguish two basic colors and all combinations thereof along with black and white. -
Q: Where did ferrets originally come from?
A: Ferrets, or mustela putorius furo, are domesticated forms of the European polecat, or mustela putorious, but their origin is unknown. Scientists agree that it’s most likely that they were domesticated 2,500 years ago in the Mediterranean region, according to Wikipedia. -
Q: What is the difference between purebred and hybrid?
A: A purebred pet is the result of two parents with unmixed lineage of the same breed, while a hybrid is the result of two parents of completely different lineage or breed. An example of a purebred dog is a Great Dane. An example of a hybrid dog is a Goldendoodle. -
Q: Can you give hamsters a bath?
A: According to Hamsterific.com, hamsters should not be given baths unless it is absolutely necessary. Hamsters have natural oils on their fur that serve important functions, and bathing a hamster removes these natural oils. Hamsters can also catch colds if they are not dried properly after bathing. -
Q: What is the difference between a stoat and a weasel?
A: According to Wildlife Britain, stoats are bigger and longer than other weasels. Stoats have black coloring on the tips of their tails, which are proportionately longer than those of other weasels, and a coat that turns completely white in winter. Stoats are called ermines when in their white winter coloring. -
Q: What animals eat oranges?
A: A number of animals can eat oranges. However, one of the fruit's biggest fans is the roof rat, a common pest of orange trees. Although the rodent likes a variety of foods, it has a very strong preference for oranges and avocados, according to Gardenguides. Retailer Wild Birds Unlimited lists birds that like eating the fruit too. -
Q: Why does a chinchilla make a weird noise at night?
A: Chinchillas are nocturnal. The sounds they make signal many behaviors – playing, breeding, birthing, feeding and so on. Chinchillas are one of the most intelligent members of the rodent family, and they communicate using a wide variety of sounds that can vary by individual and family groups. -
Q: What are some puppy obedience training tips?
A: According to WebMD, training is important from the moment a puppy enters its new home. Rewarding good behavior, being consistent and properly socializing puppies are three of the most important puppy training tips for creating a positive learning environment. -
Q: How do you tell difference between female and male guinea pigs?
A: The easiest way to tell the difference between male and female guinea pigs is by measuring the distance between the guinea pig's anus and its genitals. According to Pet Informed, a male guinea pig's genital area measures further from the anus than a female guinea pig's genital area. -
Q: How do you create a ferret care sheet?
A: A ferret care sheet must include exercise pens, dry ferret food, ferret cages, ferret hammocks and ferret toys. You might also consider getting litter boxes for ferrets. -
Q: How many animals are abandoned each year?
A: As of 2014, between 6 and 8 million companion animals are abandoned every year, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. This figure only accounts for cats and dogs and does not include other animals kept as pets.
