Care
How much exercise does a dog need at each age?
Puppy, adult or senior: how much exercise a dog needs, why the 5-minutes-per-month rule has no evidence, how to avoid heatstroke and when to see a vet.
Advice
Advice
Practical advice for animal owners.
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Care
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Latest
What's new on Živalce.si: open now, breeders on breed pages, birds and small mammals
Živalce.si now shows who is open right now, lists breeders on breed pages, adds Birds and Small mammals, and lets providers manage their own listing, photos included.
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For beginners
Leopard gecko enclosure setup: how to get it right
How big a leopard gecko enclosure should be, warm and cool side temperatures, which heating to use, whether it needs UVB and which substrate is safe – step by step, with sources.
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Care
Why Does a Parrot Scream? When Boredom Is the Reason
Brief screaming at dawn/dusk is natural; excessive screaming usually means boredom, fear, loneliness or over-attachment to one person. What helps, and when to see an avian vet.
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For beginners
How Much Space Does a Rabbit Need? Why a Hutch Isn't Enough
A hutch isn't enough – a pair of average-sized rabbits needs at least 3×2m of space available around the clock, daily exercise and the company of a compatible, friendly rabbit. Concrete figures from RWAF, RSPCA and PDSA.
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Nutrition
How much food does a dog really need?
A neutered adult dog needs about 1.6 × its resting energy (70 × kg^0.75): a 10 kg dog around 630 kcal, a 30 kg dog around 1,440 kcal a day, which is 165 or 380 g of a 3,800 kcal/kg kibble. Tables by weight and food, the MSD formula, WSAVA body condition scoring, treats up to 10% and when to see the vet.
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For beginners
How to choose a dog to match your lifestyle
The right dog is the one that fits your everyday life, not the one you like in a photo. A guide to six lifestyles – flat and a job, runners, a family with children, older owners, a first dog, a house with a garden – with breeds from our directory, the MSD, VCA and RSPCA rules on activity, time alone, coat care and cost, and a one-week dry run.
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For beginners
Adopting a dog or a cat in Slovenia and Croatia: where, how and what it costs
Where to adopt a dog or a cat in Slovenia and Croatia, how the shelter procedure works (questionnaire, meet-and-greet, contract), what it costs, which duties you take on and how the first days at home should go.
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Nutrition
Feeding aquarium fish: what, how much and how often
Feed fish as much as they eat in 2 to 5 minutes, one to three times a day. According to veterinary sources, overfeeding is the most common mistake, because every surplus becomes ammonia. A guide based on the RSPCA, MSD and the University of Florida: types of food, what each fish eats, how many days fish last without food, storage and myths.
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Portal
What's new on Živalce.si: provider directories, Near me and the Explore page
Živalce.si gains six provider directories – salons, dog schools, vets, hotels, shelters and breeders –, a "Near me" search, maps, provider pages and the new Explore page. This guide shows how to use them on a computer and a phone.
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Portal
My profile on Živalce.si: adding a pet, logging weight and setting reminders
A free Živalce.si account gives you your own space: every pet gets a profile with a photo, a journal, weight with a chart, reminders and health records, and the same account works in the app. A guide with screenshots covers signing up, adding a pet, logging weight, e-mail reminders and the Health module.
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Care
Goldfish care: how long they live, what tank they need and why not a bowl
A goldfish lives up to 25 years and grows past 30 cm, yet most die in a bowl within a few years. The RSPCA gives at least 60 litres per fish and 10–21 °C with no heater; MSD names low oxygen and ammonia as the commonest causes of death. A guide with tables for tank size, feeding, tank-mates, maintenance and signs of illness.
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For beginners
Parrot cage: size, placement and what goes inside
A parrot cage is measured in wingspans, not litres: MSD gives 1.5, the Purdue University veterinary hospital gives two. This guide collects the minimum dimensions by species, the rules for perches and bar spacing, the risk from zinc and kitchen PTFE fumes, and how long a bird must spend outside its cage.
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Nutrition
How to choose dog food: what the label tells you and what it does not
What is governed by law on a bag of dog food and what is merely advertising: complete or complementary feed, ingredients by weight, the four compulsory analytical constituents, the dry matter conversion and the questions to ask a manufacturer.
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Nutrition
Parrot food: what belongs in the bowl and why seeds are not enough
Seed mixes are fatty and lack vitamin A, calcium and iodine, which makes them the leading cause of nutritional disease in parrots. Veterinary sources recommend pellets and fresh vegetables as the base of the ration, with any change made gradually and monitored on a scale.
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Nutrition
Can dogs eat …? The big list of fruit, vegetables and human food
Watermelon, banana, cheese, carrot, apple: what dogs can actually eat, in what amounts, and the one rule that governs it all – with portions from veterinary nutrition sources.
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Nutrition
Foods toxic to dogs and cats: what is dangerous and how much is too much
Chocolate, grapes, xylitol, onion and garlic: what is genuinely dangerous for dogs and cats, at what quantities trouble starts, and what to do in the first 30 minutes.
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Care
Guinea pig care: from the cage to the food bowl
Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C – and that is the most common cause of trouble. A guide to the cage, hay, vegetables and daily care.
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Care
Cycling an aquarium: the nitrogen cycle explained
Clear water is not yet safe water. How the nitrogen cycle works, why ammonia and nitrite are dangerous, and how to cycle a tank without fish.
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Nutrition
What do hamsters eat: safe and forbidden foods
The base is a quality seed mix, but a hamster also needs fresh vegetables and protein. Learn which foods are safe, which are toxic, and why dwarf hamsters must not have fruit.
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For beginners
What cage does a hamster need: size, bedding and equipment
Most pet-shop cages are too small for a hamster. The right size, how much bedding for burrowing, which wheel and what to avoid – a complete guide to a happy hamster.
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For beginners
How to set up your first aquarium: a guide and shopping list
From choosing the size and equipment to a fishless start: a step-by-step guide to setting up your first aquarium right the first time – and avoiding the most common beginner mistake.
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For beginners
10 best aquarium fish for beginners
Which fish forgive beginner mistakes, which need a shoal, and which needs no heater at all? Ten proven species for a first aquarium, with links to detailed profiles.
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Care
How often should you brush your dog? A coat type guide
A short-haired dog needs brushing once a week, a long-haired one every day, and curly coats need regular clipping. Find out what your dog's coat needs and how to turn brushing into a pleasant ritual.
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Nutrition
Rabbit diet: what they can and cannot eat
The foundation of a rabbit's diet is unlimited hay, complemented by fresh vegetables and a handful of pellets. Learn which foods are safe, which are dangerous, and how to introduce changes without digestive upsets.
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For beginners
How to choose the right dog breed for your home
The real question is not which breed is prettiest, but which one fits your daily life. Five questions to ask yourself before buying or adopting, so that both you and your dog end up happy.
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For beginners
A kitten's first days in a new home: a guide to a gentle transition
Moving is a big stress for a kitten. With a prepared safe room, a calm first day and gradual exploration of the home, you ease the transition and lay the foundations of a confident cat.
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