GrangeKnows Blog

Rabbits are cuddly and cute and make wonderful pets. They thrive as both an inside or outside pet, and if trained to use a litter box, they can be as much of a companion pet as a house cat. Buying a bunny is fun. Because they are such popular pets, Grange Co-op's Pet Country has many to choose from. Make sure the one you select is at least 6 weeks old, is active, and is interested in eating and drinking. Rabbits don't need much to sta… Read more

Water testing is an essential part of being a fish hobbyist and water test kits are a necessary item for maintaining a healthy aquarium. Testing water is necessary to keep the hobby enjoyable, to prevent dismal failures and to protect the customer's investment. There are four basic test kits that most hobbyists will need. Test kits for pH, which measure the amount of available hydrogen in the water, are split into "low range" and "high range… Read more

There has been much debate about the safety of rawhide chews. Providing good, safe, hard chews has several benefits: Besides preventing boredom and unwanted chewing of furniture, they prevent tartar build-up bad breath, gum infections and periodontal diseases that can later lead to heart and kidney infections. Generally the compressed rawhides are safer than the knot-tied or twisted stick varieties. Look for rawhides that appear to be large sh… Read more

Guinea pigs, also known as cavies (caviinae), are part of the rodent family. Unlike other rodents, Guinea pigs require 100% Vitamin C supplementation from hay, fortified pellets, fresh fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is crucial for good health. Without enough Vitamin C in their diet, Guinea pigs can suffer from scurvy just like people can. Guinea pigs need around 10-30 mg of Vitamin C daily.Signs your Guinea pig is not getting… Read more