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Air Purifiers for Bird Rooms: What Should You Check?
Hi guys, Choosing an air purifier for a bird’s room can be confusing because a product marketed for home use is not automatically suitable for birds. An air purifier should not replace smoke…
Are Tilt-and-Turn Windows Safe for Cats?
I’m looking at how to ventilate a home with tilt-and-turn windows, but I’m worried about the narrow gaps they leave when tilted open. Could a cat get trapped or injured while trying to climb…
Can You Keep a Bird in a Studio With an Open Kitchen?
I’m considering keeping a pet bird in a studio apartment where the kitchen and living area share the same room. I’m trying to understand how bird owners manage cooking, cleaning and the bird…
Do Ferrets Really Smell in an Apartment?
How noticeable is ferret scent in your apartment, and what does your normal cleaning routine involve? We would like honest accounts from people who live with ferrets, including what visitors…
Why Is My New Parrot So Loud in the Apartment?
What Helped Stop Your Rabbits Destroying the Carpet?
My rabbits dug at and chew carpet in a rented home/ We would like to hear about barriers, floor coverings, digging boxes and changes to the rabbits' usable living space. What did you try tha…
How Often Should You Walk a Large Dog Living in an Apartment?
How do you organise walks and toilet breaks for a large dog in an apartment? We are interested in realistic routines that include sniffing, exercise, rest and getting outside when the dog ne…
How Often Should You Walk a Large Dog Living in an Apartment?
Hello, can anyone help me with this subject? How do you organise walks and toilet breaks for a large dog in an apartment? We are interested in realistic routines that include sniffing, exerc…
How Many Litter Boxes Do Two Cats Need in a Small Apartment?
The usual starting recommendation is one litter box per cat plus one extra, so three boxes for two cats. In a small apartment, finding separate, accessible positions can be harder than findi…
Is an Older Dog Better for Apartment Living?
Hi guys, anyone with experience on this subject that can help! An older dog may have a more established routine than a puppy, but unsure if age alone does mean whether an old dog will cope w…
Can two cats live happily in a 20 m² studio?
I have one cat and I am considering adopting a second. My studio is 20 m² with one big window. Everyone online says cats need territory, but I would love to hear from people who actually did…
How do you keep a young dog calm in a 12 m² room?
I live in a room in a shared house, about 12 m². My dog is 18 months old and full of energy. We walk a lot but the evenings are hard — she paces. What has helped other people in similar spac…
Saying goodbye to my ferret in a small Studio
My ferret died last month. In a 16 m² studio every corner reminds me of him. I would like to hear how other people living in small homes have coped with losing a pet