When choosing a family pet, many people automatically think of a cat or a dog. Those who do not enjoy having a pet running around the house all day, might think of rabbits, guinea pigs or hamsters. But if you want a different kind of furry friend, I suggest looking into adding a chinchilla to your family.

Chinchillas are members of the rodent family. They originate from the mountains in South America. They are especially known for their soft fur, which they keep in excellent shape by rolling around in sand.

A flea outbreak within the home can be of great concern, not only to our faithful friends, but to us as well. When a flea bites humans it can cause inflammation of the skin and generally make us feel run down, not to mention the embarrassment it can cause when visitors come around.

When controlling fleas most people generally fall into two traps. Firstly, they’ll buy products which only kill the adult rather than the eggs and the larvae. In order to disrupt the life-cycle of the flea they need be killed at source. If you fail to do this then the eggs will hatch; the larvae will grow into adults and more eggs will be laid again, thus continuing the very life-cycle we a trying to break.