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HelloI am getting a pair...

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Question
Hello

I am getting a pair of five week old females in a few days but still have a few questions.

I have a cage/water bottle/food dish/brush/shampoo/nail clippers and will pick up the food and bedding the same time I get them, does it sound like I'm missing anything? What bedding would you reccomend? Also I may add another young female in the future, would they fight with the new one?

Answer
what kind of cage?? Aquariums are NOT suitable, they cause URI (upper respiratory infection)

I reccomend KILN~DRIED PINE, or carefresh...do NOT use cedar....

I think it sounds as if you are VERY prepared!

IF you are interested in a forum, you should check it out!
www.caviesgalore.com/forums

there is LOTS of info in here...if YOU EVER HAVE A PROBLEM...ask here..they are all friendly!!

There shouldn't be any problem adding another female, as long as the cage is big enough! Females usually live together with no problems!!

I would like to thank you...it truely means a lot to know that you are interested in the health and well~being of your pets! Enjoy them, and good luck to a long and happy life to you and yours!!

jess