Congratulations on the purchase of your new kitten from PetsWonderland.
We hope this pamphlet will help you in keeping your new pet happy & healthy.

HANDLING

Like babies, kittens need plenty of rest.
Car travel in the first few days is not advisable. When necessary , please  make sure your kitten is in a carry crate or safety harness.
A carry crate is important for visits to the vet.

DIET & SUPPLEMENTS

Your kitten should be fed 3 meals daily with specially formulated kitten food.
PetsWonderland stock a wide range of scientifically formulated food with the correct balance of nutrients, vitamins & calcium vital for the development of your pet. We cater for different breeds, sizes & age.
*Please do not hesitate to ask our staff for assistance.
When you take your new kitten home, please ensure it is on the same diet for at least 10 days. This prevents gastric problems associated with sudden change in diet.
This is also a condition of PetsWonderland health guarantee.
Your kitten also needs plenty of clean water.
Avoid giving your kitten milk & milk products as these may cause diarrhoea.

CLEANING & GROOMING

Wash your kitten with shampoo & conditioner when necessary.
Ears should be cleaned with ear cleaning solution.
Brush hair regularly to remove dirt & tangles.
Your kitten needs toys & training aids to ensure a happy & sociable personality.
Do not bath your kitten within 5 days of vaccination.
*Please ask our staff for information on tick & flea control.

VETERINARY ATTENTION

**For your health guarantee to be valid, you must have your kitten seen by our Vet within 48 hours of purchase.
Please make an appointment through our staff, now.
It is important to maintain a vaccination program to develop the kitten’s immune system.
Please discuss with our Vet for a suitable program for your kitten.
Your kitten’s deworming program should be as follows:
Under 12 weeks old – every 2 weeks
After 12 weeks old  -  every 3 months.
*Please ask our staff for assistance in selection of treatment.

HANDLING

To pick up a rabbit, hold it with one hand under the ribcage by the front legs & one hand supporting the rump.
It is wrong to pick a rabbit up by its ears.
Car travel is not advised in the first few weeks. Please make sure your rabbit is secure in a suitable carry crate while in transit.
For the first week, please limit your attention to petting & stroking. Excessive handling will stress your new rabbit.

DIET & SUPPLEMENTS

Daily requirements include approximately 4oz of pellets or mix. A lickstone provides salt & mineral replenishment.
Fresh carrots, celery & apples should also be included in their diet.
Avoid giving your rabbit lettuce as it can cause diarrhoea.
Your rabbit also needs plenty of clean water.
Please ask our staff for assistance in selection of pellets / mix.

CLEANING & GROOMING

Shampoo your rabbit regularly with bunny shampoo to clean the fur.
Brush fur when dry , to remove tangles.
Dust your rabbit with insecticidal powder to keep your rabbit free from fleas & hay mites.

VETERINARY ATTENTION

Rabbits are proned to eye  infections. If conjunctivitis should occur, please consult a Vet for saline solution & eye ointment.  If treated quickly, this condition can be cured.

R & R

Your rabbit needs plenty of rest to adjust to its new environment. Excessive handling causes stress.
A suitable sized hutch is recommended. Straw & hay is important for bedding.
Remember to treat the floor & sides of hutch, & bedding with insecticidal spray with each cleaning. This prevents fleas & mites.

*Please ask our staff for assistance.

To keep your rabbit in top condition, we recommend the following checklist.

O Rabbit food –specially formulated
O Lickstone for salt & mineral replenishment
O Drinking bottle & bowl for food & water
O Predator- proof  housing
O Alfalfa for bedding
O Insecticidal powder to keep your rabbit free from fleas & hay-mites
O Small animal / bunny shampoo
O Brush for fur
O Carry crate

TIPS FOR IGUANA

• Live in either a cage or a glass terrarium with a tight-fitting screen over the top.
• Cages are easier to move and clean, and they have better ventilation.
• Need UV rays to stay healthy and active.
• If does not get enough sunlight, use special reptile lamp or fluorescent light.
• The best age to buy an iguana is 3 to 5 months old.
• Are lizards and belong to the family of reptiles.
• Hatch from eggs and female iguana lays 30-50 eggs.
• Newborn: 7 inches long.
• Adult: up to 7 feet, weight up to 8kg.
• Cold-blooded, cannot make own body heat. Need external heat sources to keep warm.

IGUANA'S FOOD

• Like a variety of foods.
• Regularly feed them dark green leafy vegetables and fruits.
• Need a lot of calcium in diet to help bones grow.
• Need lots of fresh water to drink and “swim”.

IGUANA'S TAIL

• The spine on an iguana’s tail is scales that stand up; helps to protect itself from enemies.
• They will defend themselves by whipping their tails from side to side.
• Tail is built to break in certain places and it will grow back!