How long do rabbits live? – Abdullah, Dubai The average life span of rabbits is between 6 – 9 years. Smaller breeds of rabbits live longer in comparison to the bigger breeds. Dr Dominik graduated from the University of veterinary medicine, Zagreb, Croatia in 1997. He continued with his PhDRead More →

I got my male cat neutered when he was a kitten, but he still sprays around the house. What can I do to make him stop? I seriously need some help? – Anon., Dubai Dear Reader, From your information I don’t know what is the current age of your cat.Read More →

I am thinking of getting a snow glider. What temperature should I keep it in? – Salena, Dubai These are not common pets but it is easy to keep them in your home, because their optimal environmental temperature range from 18 to 26 C, about the same temperature of yourRead More →

I have heard hamsters are very sensitive to noise. Is it true? – Anon., Abu Dhabi Definitely hamsters are not party animals. Solitary and very shy, they are sensitive to all kind of noise and external stimuli. Before a consultation they have to be waken up slowly respecting their privacy!Read More →

How many times should I feed my fish? Do I need to bring my fish to the veterinarian? – Oshan, Ajman Small fish require 2-3 meals per day whereas big fish need only one meal per day. If the food administered is in excess, it will cause waste of nutrients,Read More →