Post by Die Fledermaus on Feb 17, 2012 6:03:37 GMT -4
I posted about this a few minutes ago in the Memorial thread in the Jiggs thread after Guggenheim also died.
When you get a new critter always keep them in isolation from others for a few weeks, and keep their habitat in a different room if feasible.
Inspect them closely after that period, and when you first get them. Look for any health anomalies, and especially look for mites or fleas in the skin.
If such problems are found, "8 in 1" makes a spray I've used for a long time. I rub it in as per directions. To avoid the chance of a nip, use a plastic utensil or such to rub it in under the belly and chin.
After several minutes I wipe some off, and also sometimes risne the animal in warm water, and then pat dry with a paper towel. Otherwise they will ingest the chemical while grooming.
And be ever vigilant, especially if there is a change in activity level or eating habits. If so, inspect! Some problems move very fast.
When you get a new critter always keep them in isolation from others for a few weeks, and keep their habitat in a different room if feasible.
Inspect them closely after that period, and when you first get them. Look for any health anomalies, and especially look for mites or fleas in the skin.
If such problems are found, "8 in 1" makes a spray I've used for a long time. I rub it in as per directions. To avoid the chance of a nip, use a plastic utensil or such to rub it in under the belly and chin.
After several minutes I wipe some off, and also sometimes risne the animal in warm water, and then pat dry with a paper towel. Otherwise they will ingest the chemical while grooming.
And be ever vigilant, especially if there is a change in activity level or eating habits. If so, inspect! Some problems move very fast.
