The guinea pig's fluffy coat often makes it difficult to recognise when the guinea pig is getting too fat. Unfortunately, many guinea pigs have weight problems and are therefore exposed to considerable health risks.

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Rabbits usually bite when they are sick, scared or not used to being held. Rabbits, like any other pet, need regular grooming and health checks at the vet. If you want to clean your rabbit without getting bitten, here are some tips.

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Cats have the habit of rubbing their head, face and cheeks on the leg or hand of humans or on the head of another cat to leave their scent. This gesture is meant to be friendly and expresses affection and trust.

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Kittens are considered newborns until their eyes are open and they begin to walk. From the age of 4 to 10 weeks, they wean themselves off their mother's milk. During these first few weeks, the mother cat takes care of feeding and grooming the kitten, i.e. she cleans the kittens of superficial dirt and licks their fur. Only if a kitten is not kept sufficiently clean and dirt and faeces accumulate should it be bathed to prevent illness. This must be done very carefully so that the kitten is not rejected by its mother.

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At first glance, male and female goldfish look the same. However, there are some clues to gender. The easiest way to recognise the sex is during the mating season, which can begin from the age of four months in goldfish.

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Many dogs are afraid of the vet. The medical odours and sterile otherness of a vet's surgery make them nervous, even if going to the vet is not associated with painful treatment.

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Dolphins are popular in zoos and aquariums as well as for swimming with dolphins for tourists and for therapeutic reasons. Nevertheless, the issue of domesticated dolphins is controversial. Everyone likes the cute, friendly animals, but is it animal-friendly to support keeping them in captivity?

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