So I was killing a little time this afternoon (read: procrastinating on my schoolwork) and I decided to check out Google Analytics’ stats for The Domestic Zoo.

In the past month, we’ve had almost 100 visitors. Most were from the United States, but we’ve also had visits from Canada, Australia, Ireland, Great Britain, India, Germany, Romania, Lithuania (Hi, Kayla!), Malta, the Bahamas, Israel and Sweden. Wow! And thanks for stopping by.

It’s also interesting to look at the keyword searches that led people to our internet abode:

“homemade mouse food”

Check out Suebee’s Rat Diet, which can be easily modified for mousey-sized portions.

animals slave

Well, welcome to the club…

bedding for disabled rabbits

I’ve posted about it here, and Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue also has a nice article on their site.

raw food beginning tutorial

If you’re a feline owner, catnutrition.org and catinfo.org are really great resources for raw feeding; both provide recipes and tutorials with photos. I’m afraid I’m not familiar with resources for other raw-fed pets such as dogs or ferrets.

note: I’m hoping to build onto this site over the next few months, adding pages for both Raw Feeding and Peanut: Caring for Disabled Bunnies. Stay tuned!

burmese cat eating plastic

Yeah, we have a PICA-kitty too: When Cats Eat Weird Things

can fresh fruit and veggies harm my kitten or cat

That depends. Here’s a brief list of foods that are toxic to cats: Human Foods for Cats?

do cats need annual shots?

In short, no. The new Feline Vaccination Guidelines recommend boosters every three years for indoor cats, though outdoor cats may need more frequent boosters, and you’ll need to check with your state requirements to see how often the rabies vaccine is required.

head tilt disabled rabbit + safe enclosure

This is an excellent site for information, including directions and photos for making head tilt-safe enclosures: Housing & Care for Critically Ill Rabbits

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And there were no less than a dozen inquiries about the dangers of pine and cedar bedding for small pets and/or pine litter for cats. We use Woody Pet as a litter for the cats and for Rex; it’s a soft-wood bedding without any additives and free from the aromatic hydrocarbons that can be so problematic for animals. It’s also a much better deal than any of the other non-clay litters and I couldn’t recommend it more highly!

Softwood bedding (pine and/or cedar) can be really dangerous for small animals, and should definitely be avoided: The Problem With Pine. I haven’t yet found any information that says pine litters are bad for cats, but if you find something, feel free to send it along.