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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…
What can you do when a neighbour’s smoke enters a home with ferrets?
Hi, can you help? Smoke from a neighbouring apartment can be worrying when you share your home with ferrets. If it drifts in through a window, ventilation grille or gaps around doors, what p…
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…
Can Ferrets Live in a Studio Apartment?
If you live with ferrets in a studio, how do you provide a secure living area and daily opportunities to explore and play? How do you manage sleeping places, litter trays and the boundary be…
Why Is My New Parrot So Loud in the Apartment?
Can a Cockatiel Live Happily in a Studio Apartment?
To keep a cockatiel in a studio, how do you arrange its housing, safe exercise and daily company? What is there to expect about calls, dust, cleaning or the amount of space the setup occupie…
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?
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 a Studio Apartment Big Enough for a Cat?
What has made studio living work for your cat, and what has been difficult? We would like to hear about the space your cat can actually use: resting places, climbing areas, scratching posts,…
How do you plan a ball python enclosure in a small apartment?
I’m researching a Children’s python as my first snake, but I live in a small Melbourne apartment and want to plan beyond the baby stage. I’ve found different enclosure-size suggestions onlin…
A jumping spider in a small flat
A pet jumping spider in a small flat—where should a beginner start? I live in a small Adelaide flat and am interested in keeping a jumping spider. Before buying one, I’d like to understand t…
My dog barks at every corridor noise—what helps in a small flat?
Since moving into a small Johannesburg flat, my dog reacts to footsteps, doors closing and people passing outside. We share walls with neighbours, so I’d like to help him feel more settled b…
Can an indoor cat be happy in a small Nairobi apartment?
I’m considering adopting a cat, but my apartment is small and I don’t have a garden. Before making the commitment, I’d love to hear from people living with indoor cats in Nairobi. How do you…
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
Rabbit litter habits in a room with a carpet?
My landlord will not let me remove the carpet. My rabbit is mostly litter trained but there are accidents in one corner. Has anyone solved this without covering the whole floor?
How do you keep an aquarium cool in a small, hot flat?
I have a 60 litre tank in a 28 m² flat in Bangkok. The filter hum is fine but the room gets warm and I worry about the temperature swings. How do people in hot climates and small flats handl…
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…
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…