Origins: The origins of Lionhead rabbits are still under debate. They are believed to have been bred in Belgium in the 1990s by crossing Swiss Fox and Belgian Dwarf rabbits, and possibly Jersey Woollies or Dwarf Angoras also. However, some experts believe the Lionhead dates back much further than that, and its exact ancestry is not certain.
In the previous article on obesity in cats, I mentioned that overweight cats can suffer numerous health problems, including a serious liver disease that is often fatal. On the other end of cat obesity, cats that are not eating enough is just as dangerous.
We always see magicians pulling rabbits out of hats by their ears, and the long ears seem like such obvious handles for grabbing a bunny. However, rabbits ears are actually very sensitive, delicate appendages that should never be used to life the animal. They are not to be used to lifting your rabbit up no matter what the circumstance is.
Origins: Lionhead Lops were bred by crossing Lionhead rabbits with Holland Lops to get a bunny with the pronounced mane of the Lionhead, but with the floppy ears of the Holland Lop. They were introduced at around the same time as the Lionhead, in the late 1990s. It is still not recognized in most countries as having a consistent breed type.
Feeding your cat and keeping him healthy is usually a very easy process. It doesn’t take much to keep up with feeding your cat two or three times a day with decent cat food. However, there are times when your cat may go through periods of eating problems. Some cats become way too fat from overeating and others lose weight rapidly because they are not eating enough.
Guinea pigs make a remarkable range of noises, as many guinea pig lovers may have know it by no. Your guinea pig communicates through its unique sounds and behavioral patterns. By knowing what these are, you can understand your pet much better.
Origins: This little dog most likely has French origins. It is probably, like the Poodle, descended from the French Water Dog. However, it is also considered as having Mediterranean origins as it was introduced to Tenerife in the Middle Ages and bred there.
This is the third installment on characteristics to look for In a healthy green Iguana. The first part I covered mainly the eyes and nose of green iguana. The second part, is a continuation on facial characteristics of green iguana which I touched on its mouth, jaw, and vent.
Some cat owners feed their cats dog food as this is sometimes cheaper. However a cat that eats only dog food and nothing else is facing serious health problems.
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