One thing you don't want is a sick hamster. They are small creatures and do not take kindly to any kind of illness, especially wet tail. Wet tail (also called proliferative ileitis or transmissible ileal hyperplasia) is a bacterial infection that affects hamsters. Wet tail in hamsters is caused by the animal having severe diarrhea. When the animal has diarrhea, it has plenty soft and watery droppings constantly which allows the fir at the animals anus to keep moist, hence wet tail.

How Does a Hamster Get Wet Tail?
Your hamsters wet tail is not caused by him/her sneaking out to have spicy food in the night. This ailment often affects hamsters which are kept in cages and is caused by a bacteria. However research has concluded that wet tail in hamsters is caused by stress. Yes, humans are not the only species stressing out themself. The hamster stresses too. Stress in hamster may be caused by rough treatment of the animal or a depressing environment. 

Wet Tail Symptoms

• A wet tail covered in faeces.
• A bad smell.
• Diarrhoea.
• A lack of appetite.
• A lack of energy and enthusiasm.
• Walking with a hunched back.
• Sleeping a lot.
• Folded ears.

​Treating Wet Tail In Hamsters.
Well, the first thing you must do is to make sure that your hamster has wet tail disease and no just a simple diarrhea run. Your pet hamster can have diarrhea due to excessive water intake from fruits or vegetables. Your first option to to remove the watery diet (fruits and vegetables) from your hamsters intake. If you have more than one hamster, it is best practice to isolate your sick hamster so you can observe the animal and treat it better and not affect the other healthy hamsters. You must take the hamster to a vet if the wet tail continues. The exotic animal vet will check the hamster and prescribe medication to fight wet tail. This is mos likely in the form of Antibiotics. 

The good thing about wet tail in hamsters treatment is that if you can't afford to pay for antibiotics for the hamster or simply cannot visit the vet. You can give the animal wet tail drops at home. Wet tail drops have antibiotics which fight wet tail. They can be bought without having seeing a vet or having it prescribed by one. The Wet tail drops should be used as described on the bottle. If the animal doesn't recover from wet tail in the prescribed time. You will definitely have to see a vet before the illness becomes critical.

Hamster Death From Wet Tail
Yes. Your hamster can die from being infected with wet tail. Wet tail is caused by hamster stress. So even with treatment, the animal can die within 48–72 hours. Baby hamsters are much more likely to get the disease than older hamsters.

Different Species of Hamsters and Wet Tail
There are several species of Hamsters with the Syrian hamster being the most common pet hamster. There is also the dwarf hamster and the chinese hamster. But no matter the hamster kind, the wet tail can affect them especially in captivation.

In the beginning, God created Adam and Eve and then the snake, hey! Wait a minute, this is not about the garden of Eden is it? We are talking about how to care for your pet snake right? Ok, well snakes for most part have been given a bad rap simply because it was written that the snake tempted eve with an apple and let man sin. But aside from that bad reputation, snakes are just normal animals like any other animal and live and do regular things which all animals do. They hunt, feed, reproduce and in the end die. So there is really nothing bad about having a snake as a pet as long as you do you due diligence in caring for that pet snake.

Snakes will need the same care just as you would put in if you had a cat or dog. Even though they behave much differently and have different kind of temperament than regular mammal type pets. Remember, there are different species of snakes and before you just run to an exotic pet store and ask for a large python. Do your own research to find out much more how the snake behaved in the wild and what to expect in your home.

So what does your pet snake need to make it happy in your home? It needs to be just as comfortable or even more than living in the wild. Here are some pet snake care guidelines to buffer owning and caring for your snake.

Pet Snake Cage or Tank?
Snakes are masters of escaping. You must decide whether you are going with a cage or a Tank. If you are getting a snake cage, you must ensure that the cages are solid and of course secure. Secure that the snake does not get out and secure that it has no elements attached which may cause your pet snake harm.  Snake tanks must have good ventilation else your snake will not only suffocate, but temperature control will not work properly.  Snakes are selfie creatures at times and like nice dark places where they can hide away from being seen by anyone, even the owner.

Ensure that your cage or tank facilitates a nice little dark cave so the snake can go chill inside. These caves can be bought at any exotic pet store and are made from various materials such as plastic, rock and wood. Outfit your snake cage or tank with items to make your snake feel comfortable such as a tree where the snake can climb and literally hang out.

Some popular choices for securing your snake are snake terrariums  or fish tanks / aquariums can be used, as long as you can secure the lid on it.​

Pet Snake Grooming
Grooming? What grooming? Having a pet snake is not like having a toy dog. Your snake will groom itself by simply shedding it's old skin for a brand new one. Snakes will shed their skin for a new one at least two to four times per year. This is varied by species and age of the snake as younger growing snakes will shed more often.

Pet Snake Diseases
You may have a super pet but that doesn't mean it is immune from everything. Snakes may not be susceptible to many diseases like dogs or cats, but there are a few all snake owners must be wary of. Some conditions of pet snakes include infectious stomatitis (mouth rot), parasites, blister disease, inclusion body disease, respiratory disease, and septicemia. 

How To Tell if Your Pet Snake is Ill
It may not be as easy as telling of your dog is ill. But you can judge the health of your pet snake by first understanding the characteristics of your snake. Then observe feeding and movement. If your snake is a vivid mover and suddenly becomes docile, it may need to visit the snake vet as soon as possible. Snakes that also refuse to eat are either full or ill.

Pet Snakes and Other Pets.
Snakes will be snakes. It is not good to have a pet snake roaming freely in your home while their food is also running around. So don't have an hamster eating nuts off the floor while your pet snake lurks under the chair. The results will be Hamster 0 Snake 1. Keep small pets away from large snakes.

Riddle me this and riddle me that. Guess this riddle and perhaps not.
What month is a Goat's favorite?
Answer:May. (Get it maaay, goats always say maaay. Ok the joke maybe corny but goats aren't.

What is a Goat?
A hardy domesticated ruminant mammal that has backward-curving horns and (in the male) a beard. It is kept for its milk and meat, and noted for its lively behavior. Many farms across the world raise goats for milk and meat. Goats need the same amount of care an attention as any other farm animal. 

Why is a Goat Called Billy?
An intact adult male goat is called a buck. A castrated malegoat is called a wether. An adult female goat is called a doe. ... The terms "Nanny" (female) and "Billy" (male) to differentiate the sexes are in general disfavor in "official" goatcircles.

Goat Diet
Your goats need the majority of their diet to be natural roughage from shrubs, woody plants, hay, tree bark, and more. The roughage they eat will most likely not provide them with all of the nutrients they need to maintain perfect health. It is probably going to be necessary for you to supplement their diet with a coarse grain like goat feed, corn, or another good grain product. Always have plenty of fresh water available for your goat. Their water intake will depend on natural factors such as climate and water content of their dietary intake. 

Be careful feeding your goat too much corn. Giving your goats a diet that is almost all grain will make them develop kidney problems that is sometimes fatal. They may also develop a bloated stomach or become too fat. A goat must have a balanced diet that contains between 75% and 80% of their dietary intake from natural roughage providing plants. But don't just go let your goats out to mow down any plant and shrub insight. There are certain plants that will make your goat ill once eaten. See the list below.​

1.  Mesquite Pods
2.  Azalea 
   
3. Wild cherry
4.  Black walnut  
5.  Sheep laurel and Mountain Laurel 
6.  Juniper 
   
7.  Rhododendron
8.  Ponderosa Pine 
9.  Yew  
   
10. Hemlock 

Goat Shelter
You can't just leave your goats out to face the ever changing climate which can be quite harsh at times.  You must create a goat shed for your animals.  Shed needs to be created to keep humidity from falling on them, block out the harmful sun and of course shelter them from the rain and snow. One of the other factors your need to look at when creating a goat shed is it's capability to block out natural predators such as foxes, wolves, cougars etc.  For cold winter season, thick layer of hays can be placed inside the shed to provide some warmth for the goat.  Always ensure that even though you are blocking out predators, that your goat shed has plenty of ventilation.

Fencing
You need to install fences that the animal cannot squeeze through and cannot lift up to go under. Goats are notorious for sticking their heads through the fence and often getting their horns hung up in the fence.
You need strong fences with secure gates to contain these animals. They will often push against the fence like they are scratching their sides on the fence so having your fencing material properly secured to the fence-posts is very important.
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Goat Grooming
​Grooming goats is part of the natural care of raising these farm animals. The hooves of your goats may need trimming from time to time since the animal is not inside its natural habitat which would have allowed nature to handle this aspect.  You will need to learn to trim the hooves of your goats. Some owners place  rocks or concrete blocks in the pen with the animal to help them naturally maintain their hooves, but from time to time you need to inspect their hooves and trim off the excess.

You should check your goat's hooves once a week to see how fast they are growing. Each goat's hooves will grow at different rates depending on breed, diet, exercise and living conditions. I would say every 2 to 4 weeks is average for hoof trimming. But be careful, Don't get in a hurry and take big cuts, because that will cause the hoof to bleed. Stop trimming when the sole appears pinkish and all hoof rot has been removed. Goats hoofs are trimmed because over grown hooves can lead to illness.

Goat Sickness
Like any other mammal. Goats are prone to sickness and diseases as well. The best way to determine if you have a sick animal is to pay attention to their normal behaviors. Then when one of the animals begins to act differently from what they normally do you will be quick to notice the difference.
Some signs of illness in goats are: 
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• When they do not chew their cud 
• When they refuse to get up 
• When they are not eating like they normally do 
• When their poop is solid or liquid instead of in pellets like it should be 
• Walk and cry more than normal 
• They stop drinking 
• They begin to grind their teeth 
• They have a limp 
• They are staggering 
• Their udders are hot to the touch 
• They are coughing 
• Their eyelids or gums are ale in color 
• They have a runny nose​

Conclusion
Goats can be fun animals to be around. Most have some truly unique personalities which can provide you with entertainment for hours. They are natures natural lawn mowers as they constantly graze and helps keeps the property free of over grown grass and shrubs. If you re considering getting goats as pets, milk producers, or to help maintain property? Caring for your new animals will be one of the most important things you do.
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