You have an exotic pet coming into your life soon and looking after her is something you are excited about. What should you know about caring for a pet like this? Your new addition needs to be able to count on you for care, love, and companionship. This means that you will have to offerContinue reading “Exotic pet basics”
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Treats Sugar Gliders
Sugar gliders get their name from their insatiable desire for sweet treats. If you own a sugar glider, don’t let his cute little face and polite begging fool you into giving him something sweet. This cuties will beg for anything including their favorite sugary treats. Although sweets can be given in moderation and on occasionContinue reading “Treats Sugar Gliders”
Caring for a new reptile
You have a new reptile coming into your life soon and you are getting ready to meet her needs. How can you care for her to the best of your ability? Looking after a reptile can be a very rewarding experience and you need to make a point to look after your new addition properly.Continue reading “Caring for a new reptile”
Guinea Pigs Need Regular Grooming, Too
Guinea pigs, especially those with long fur coats benefit from regular hair brushing. This keeps their fur free of dirt, debris, mats, and tangles. Long-haired cavies will need at least twice-a-day hair brushing while those with short fur can do well with a weekly brush. To meet your pet’s grooming needs, you should have theContinue reading “Guinea Pigs Need Regular Grooming, Too”
Choosing a bedding material for your pocket pet
Your pocket pet needs you to take the time to offer her the ideal pet supplies to help her meet her needs. This makes you wonder – what should you look for in a bedding material for her? Your pet needs you to offer her a natural bedding material that will allow her to beContinue reading “Choosing a bedding material for your pocket pet”
Bad Habits in Birds like the Cockatoo
Did you know that the Cockatoo is a small sized parrot? The parrot species, in general , is very smart and can be taught a variety of tricks and commands. These birds can pick up commands quickly. They can also develop negative habits fairly quick. It’s important to recognize those habits and stop your parrotContinue reading “Bad Habits in Birds like the Cockatoo”
Rabbits and Ticks
Did you know that ticks aren’t just pests to cats and dogs but also to rabbits? If you find a tick on your rabbit try to remove it by grabbing it as close to the rabbit’s skin as possible and pulling straight up. Do not pinch or squeeze it as it may release venom intoContinue reading “Rabbits and Ticks”
A Hamster’s Sleep Schedule
If you’re planning to bring a hamster home as a pet make sure you talk to your vet and pet store associate first. You need to learn what’s involved in providing your hamster with a place to live and providing your hamster with food and snacks/treats. You should also find out what your hamster’s scheduleContinue reading “A Hamster’s Sleep Schedule”
Can Gerbils be Microchipped?
In general, no, gerbils cannot be microchipped. Why? Mainly because of their size. Dogs, cats, rabbits or other larger pocket pets may be microchipped, but a gerbil is pretty small. In rare instances, a smaller pocket pet may be microchipped, but it is up to the vet on whether your particular pocket pet is tooContinue reading “Can Gerbils be Microchipped?”
Caring for a new pocket pet
Looking after a pocket pet can be a very rewarding experience and you want to make sure you are able to offer your little fur ball everything she needs to thrive in your care. How can you look after her right from the start? While it may take you a little while to really getContinue reading “Caring for a new pocket pet”
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