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A Dedicated Black Widow Enclosure
I live alone in a one-bedroom apartment and keep a black widow spider as an experienced invertebrate keeper. Her enclosure originally occupied my desk, but I disliked having it beside cables…
The missing slipper collection
To Oscar! Living with our ferret, Oscar, meant accepting that things occasionally disappeared. First it was my slipper. Then my husband lost his. We blamed each other until I saw Oscar dragg…
Studio — Giving our dog and cat their own spaces
Our dog, Bruno, and cat, Cleo, share our studio, but they don’t share the same idea of personal space. Bruno wanted to follow Cleo everywhere. We moved a bookcase, fitted secure cat shelves…
Adapting an Apartment for an Older and Younger Dog
Our older dog, Max, liked quiet afternoons. Our younger dog, Ruby, thought afternoons were for wrestling. In our one-bedroom apartment, we fitted a gate across the bedroom doorway so Max cou…
Our husky’s coolest corner
Our adopted husky, Nala, lives with us in a one-bedroom apartment near Málaga. During our first summer together, we moved the sofa away from the coolest tiled corner and fitted blinds to red…
Puppy Toilet Training Corner Before Full Vaccination in a Studio
Bringing our puppy, Teddy, home meant rearranging our studio before we had even unpacked his toys. After discussing local infection risks with our vet, we set up a temporary indoor toilet tr…
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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…
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