The ROUS Foundation is starting its first academic research study! This is a big step for us. It has always been our goal to help all captive capybaras lead longer, healthier, and happier lives and this study will be a major advance toward that goal. This project will be through...
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About: Melanie
When I met baby Caplin Rous in July 2007 it changed my life. Losing him to liver disease in January of 2011 changed it again. I want to do what I can to help capybaras live long, happy lives in captivity.
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Case Study 01: Aspiration Pneumonia
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The linked pdf below covers the illness and recovery of my capybara, Mudskipper Rous, from a bout of pneumonia. I am going to cover as much detail as I think will be useful to others who have capybaras that have, or are suspected of having, pneumonia. Click to view the...
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The RF Why Weight Program
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The goal of the ROUS Foundation is to help captive capybaras live the longest, healthiest, and happiest lives possible. A critical endeavour toward the achievement of this goal is understanding the health concerns of capybaras as they grow and mature. The size and weight of many animals can be a...
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What Can I Feed My Capybara?
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If you’re considering getting a capybara, or if you’re just curious about what people feed them, this post is for you. Capybaras are strict herbivores. In the wild they eat mainly grass, either green or dry. They also browse some and eat fruit that have fallen to the ground. You...
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Blog Paws Donation!
Last week (May 8 – 10, 2014) was the annual BlogPaws convention. BlogPaws is a community of people who blog about and for pets. This was the fourth year of my attendance, basically for my blog Capybara Madness. It’s always been a really fun time, pet people are the best...
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