Kavykeeper's Questions & Answers

How much of a risk to humans is there from new pets that may have undiagnosed parasites or ringworm? Is shelter screening adequate? What advice would you give to a new pet owner to avoid exposing themselves to this sort of thing? Are there some anim… more ›

I'm sure pets get bit by mosquitoes as often as humans. Plus, they probably spend as much or more time outdoors. With the rainy weather we've had, I wonder if this should be a concern of pets owners.

I never give my guinea pigs tap water since we have a private well which has a high mineral content. City water is chlorinated which isn't good for them, either. Guinea pigs are prone to bladder and kidney stones. Minerals, including calcium, increas… more ›

I noticed that many of the rabbits pictured in Pet Wars have large lumps or sacs under their necks. I've never seen anything like that before. Just curious, what is that?