Press pet tips No. 31 - 40

No. 40: When bunny gets its bus pass....
What do you anticipate from a pleasant retirement? Peace and quiet, cosiness, to be as healthy as possible? And that’s precisely what a rabbit should look forward to, say the experts from the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo. With a few little everyday extras, you can see to it that its retirement days are a good time for your rabbit. more...

 

No. 39: A predator in the family
Although actually a wild animal, the ferret has been tamed and bred by humans for thousands of years. The animal experts at the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo know that for some years now this lively and inquisitive predator has also been very popular as a pet. more...

 

No. 38: Koi - The king among pond fish
Koi are something very special. Not just because of their unusual colouring and size - the keeping of Koi is about leisure and passion. Animal experts from the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo take a closer look at this majestic carp. more...

 

No. 37: The forest beauty
The Norwegian forest cat is a living contradiction: a mystical, magical animal and a down-to-earth mouser, at once a bohemian evolved from the half-wild and a noble beauty queen. A fascinating mixture. Experts from the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo present this enchanting creature in more detail. more...

 

No. 36: Staying cool when it´s brutally hot
What do animals do in the wild when they’ve had enough of summer temperatures? They look for a cool, shaded spot to rest out and stop energy sapping activities. But pets in cages or in the car have no chance of protecting themselves against overheating and the sometimes deadly consequences -
they are dependent on their owner handling them in a responsible manner. Which means paying particular attention in summer, explain the vets from the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo.. more...

 

No. 35: Collar or harness?
Often annoying, sometimes plain compulsory but basically sensible in view of the many dangers threatened by the traffic on the roads alone... masters and mistresses scarcely venture out of the house without having their dogs on a lead. So where to fix the lead? On a collar or a harness? The experts from the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo explain which is best suited to which dog. more...

 

No. 34: Dirty rat, dull and mousey? Anything
When people jump onto chairs shrieking with hysteria and looking down in fear, there’s often only one reason for it: a mouse has just scampered across the floor. Well, that’s how it is on the TV, at least. Their much bigger fellow beings, the rats, also encounter much loathing. Their bad reputation as carriers of disease has become lodged in people’s minds since the middle ages. However, one man’s plague is another’s favourite pet. Experts at the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo know why this is... more...

 

No. 33: Fragile armour plating
European tortoises look robust and unassuming. But appearances can be deceptive - above all where nutrition is involved, these little tanks are very sensitive. But also on the topic of breeding, ambitious tortoise keepers have a lot of questions... and the experts from the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo have the answers. more...

 

No. 32: It is actually nicest at home
Holidays mean recuperation from everyday life: many people enjoy spending their time out in familiar surroundings. That also applies in particular to owners of pets such as dogs and cats. Our four-legged friends do not need holidays - so they are all the more pleased to get more attention and to experience more variety. The experts from Maxi Zoo, the chain of specialist stores, provide some suggestions for leisure time activities with animals. more...

 

No. 31: An only guinea pig is a lonely guinea
Guinea pigs are no loners - it’s in their nature to live together in small communal groups. Such lively little animals actually pine when kept on their own. Groups of three up to ten animals are ideal. Here are some further pieces of advice on communityliving from the experts at the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo. more...

 

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