Nix - Hounds : A Manual for New Owners Content . Congratulations ! You are now the proud owner of one of Vvardenfell ' s most recognizable and loyal pets ! If this is your first nix adoption , please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the do ' s and don ' ts of nix - hound ownership . Stick to these tried and true methods , and you ' ll have a happy and healthy companion for years to come ! Feeding : Nix - hounds are voracious eaters . After emerging from its chrysalis , a baby nix can drain at least four comparably sized creatures per day ! Be sure to rinse your pet ' s proboscis after every meal , as the scent of fresh fluids can attract wild nixes . Baby guars , goats , kwama pupae , and ash hoppers are all excellent sources of nutrition . Just be sure to get rid of those pesky meat - husks when you ' re done . A drained animal is the perfect treat for wild alits , and no one wants an ornery ball of teeth wandering around their yard ! One final note at this crucial stage in development . It ' s very important to keep small children and other pets away from your new companion . Baby nixes are very curious , and won ' t hesitate to spear smaller creatures in search of food . An innocent case of mistaken identity can result in tragedy , so keep an eye on your little ones ! Grooming : Nix - hounds place great value on cleanliness ( welcome news for most pet - owners ! ) . The average nix spends hours self - cleaning — using its nimble pedipalps to scrape and polish their facial chitin and antennae . Unfortunately , the length of their proboscis and the relative thickness of their neck make it very difficult to reach the rest of their abdomen and thorax . That ' s where you come in ! You should give your new friend a good scrub with an oiled rag once every two weeks . Just be careful to avoid the nix ' s sensory seta and abdominal glands . Nixes have been known to slip into a violent rage if touched in the wrong place . But don ' t worry ! Given a few days and a dozen or so buckets of meat - fluid , your pet will regain its charming disposition . Be sure to check for ash mites in between their thoracic junction and spiracles as well . These little pests can drive even the friendliest nix into an itchy frenzy ! Exercise : Nix - hounds require lots of stimulation and exercise . Like their industrious cousins , the kwama , nixes are addicted to work and productivity . So play along ! Games like " hide the dung , " and " who ' s got the spleen " will keep your nix busy and satisfied for hours at a time ! Handling : Nix - hounds are affectionate and attentive pets , but here are a few more tips for keeping them calm and collected : Always remember to face your nix when feeding it . Avoid direct eye contact while your nix is relieving itself . Make sure your friends and neighbors don ' t leave their pets and children unattended around your nix . Never shout at your nix . Never whisper to your nix . Never show another nix excessive attention or affection . Avoid contact with the nix ' s saliva , as it is corrosive and may form a permanent bond with the skin . Never display any signs of physical weakness around your nix . Conclusion : We hope this short guide has been informative . Nix - hound ownership is a real treat , and an experience that you won ' t soon forget ! You ' ll enjoy your time with this beautiful creature , we guarantee it !