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Jeff

I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and over 10 years of experience working in IT. I have a wife and two children and love taking them to the zoo to see all the animals. I grew up with dogs and fish and now have two dogs and two cats. I've also played guitar for almost 20 years and love writing music, although it's hard to find the time these days.

So, you have decided you want to buy a hedgehog, so you rush to the pet store and buy everything your new ouch mouse is going to need. After getting your hedgehog, you realize you never really thought about how your dogs will get along with their new family member. So you wonder, do hedgehogs …

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Strange behavioral patterns are common among different breeds of dogs. Whether your dog is tiny or huge, expect a lot of unusual habits. Some dogs chase their tails; other dogs eat dirt. Some dogs attack the vacuum cleaner; others like to dig holes. There’s no telling what your canine friend is going to do next! …

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Like humans, pregnant dogs experience a series of physical and behavioral changes throughout their pregnancy. Some seek human comfort and attention, while others don’t tolerate human presence at all. With that said, are pregnant dogs aggressive? If so, is this behavior normal or should you do something about it? This article discusses everything you need …

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Hedgehogs are quirky and adorable-looking creatures that remain cute their entire lives! These little guys are low-maintenance and can be a joy to have around if you know what you’re getting into. Hedgehogs are not dirty animals. Hedgehogs do regularly clean themselves making them quite hygienic. However, hedgehogs can make their enclosures dirty with feces …

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Determining an animal’s age can be tricky, and hedgehogs are prime examples of this problem. It is helpful to know your pet hedgehog’s age or the age of a rescued wild hedgehog so that you know the appropriate way to treat it and what to expect. Hedgehogs do not give many clues to their age, …

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YouTube is full of videos showing adorable hedgies on walks. They wear these cute harnesses in various colors sold on popular internet sites. The harnesses are not expensive, and it looks like an excellent way to keep birds of prey from swooping down on them. But are hedgehog harnesses safe? Hedgehogs can be harmed if …

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