Keeping pet capybaras in cold climates can be done, but it isn’t easy. Capybaras are tropical animals, so they need special accommodations, care, and precautions when housed in colder climates. This post examines some options using, as an example, my capybara, Dobby, who lived in Seattle, Washington. In it, I...
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May We Help You?
When your capybara gets sick, you take it to the veterinarian, right? One of the next things that we all seem to do is contact Melanie or Stacy, or post on the Capybara Owner’s Facebook page. Veterinarians are great, but collectively, as a growing group of capybara owners, we have a...
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Yes, capybaras can do tricks!
Taking your capybara to the veterinary clinic is rarely a pleasant experience. A trained capybara is better prepared to work with you in a cooperative manner. Target training works well, even without the “clicker” that is used on animals who don’t normally click while exhibiting aggressive behaviors. In this video, our...
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Dobby Dives Again
Yes, capybaras are semi-aquatic! This is Dobby the capybara demonstrating his diving technique....
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