Soon it will be very cold and treacherous to be on foot. But dogs can get cabin fever if they’re not let out. Then, we learn how to care for hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs.
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Protecting our dogs – and ourselves – from cabin fever
Temperatures will soon plummet, making it uncomfortably cold to take our dogs outside. We talk to Dr. Bill Stork, a Lake Mills veterinarian about how to ensure our canine friends get the exercise they require and not “cabin fever.”
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How to care for rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs
Small animals like hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs can be great pets because they’re quiet and don’t take up a lot of space. However, they still require loving and attentive care. Appleton veterinarian Dr. Laura Russo-Klister gives us tips.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Dr. Bill Stork Guest
- Dr. Laura Russo-Klister Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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