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African Pygmy Hedgehog: The Ultimate Guide for Pet Lovers in the USA

 The African Pygmy Hedgehog is the ultimate low-maintenance animal that you have ever seen, one of a kind, or you can say adorable. These small, night-active animals are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. as pets, and not without a reason. They are calm and aloof and are quite easy to keep. They are suitable for residents that live in apartments or any other person who wants a pet that is a little special. In the following comprehensive guide, we will discuss all the facts about the African Pygmy Hedgehog, starting with its history and behavior and then further proceeding with the care. African Pygmy Hedgehogs What Are They? Smaller mammal African The pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventrius) is a species native to central and eastern Africa. It is a hybrid species, being a cross between the four-toed hedgehog and the Algerian hedgehog, bred selectively to make it domesticated and apt to keep as a pet. They usually range in weight from 300 to 600 grams (approximately 0.66 to 1....

Cat Eye Boogers: The Hidden Truth About Your Pet's Health

   You must have seen those dried up cat eye boogers around the eyes of your feline suddenly? Although having a little bit of dried crust on the outer edges of the eyes of your cat is nothing to be actually concerned about but in case of extreme or colored drainage, you may find that it is actually an indicator that something is wrong with respect to their health. As cat owners, we must understand that eye issues can totally alter the behavior of our pet giving them the urge to paw the eyes, squint or even close the eyes frequently. The presence of eye infections in cats may be expressed as different types of discharges including watery ones, coloured thick mucus. Notably, when your cat indicates that he is in pain by squinting, blinking a lot, or pawing at the eye, professional veterinary assistance is needed on the spot. Dr. Brad Holmberg, a veterinary ophthalmologist, validates that although it is not serious, grayish discharge as one wakes up is normal, but this discharge,...