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Exotic Pets That Eat Hay 25 Aug 2013 | 08:29 pm
Who would've thought so many kinds of exotic pets eat hay? Hay isn't just for horses, rabbits, or even llamas! It's for hamsters, rats, wallabies, and more! Find out all the exotic pets that consume h...
Guinea Pig Scurvy 24 Aug 2013 | 04:54 am
You may have heard pirates use the word scurvy but you don't need to be sailing the seven seas to develop an ascorbic acid deficiency. Guinea pigs can develop scurvy from a lack of Vitamin C (ascorbi...
Eukanuba and Iams Pet Food Recall 24 Aug 2013 | 04:48 am
A heads up to all you exotic pet owners who feed your fox, wolf, wolfdog, raccoon, skunk, bengal cat, or any other kind of pet Eukanuba or Iams pet food. On August 14th, 2013 several lots of both cat...
Caring for Rabbits While on Vacation 15 Aug 2013 | 01:51 am
It'll be easier to find someone to check on your rabbit if they live outside in a hutch but if you, like most rabbit owners, have a house rabbit, you'll need to do a little research before going out o...
Caring for Your Ferret While on Vacation 13 Aug 2013 | 01:48 am
You may think about boarding facilities as dog and cat friendly only but what about ferrets? Does the boarding facility near you accept ferrets? If not, what about a pet sitter that will care for fe...
Caring for Your Reptile While on Vacation 9 Aug 2013 | 08:44 pm
Have you ever thought about what you need to do with your pet reptile if you go on vacation? You have a few options available to you as a pet owner but which one is the best for you and your pet? Is...
Vaccinations for Pet Wolfdogs 8 Aug 2013 | 08:44 pm
Pet dogs get a variety of vaccines but do pet wolfdogs get the same kinds? There has been a great deal of discussion regarding vaccines, specifically Rabies, in the canine community and whether or no...
Skunk Aleutian Disease 30 Jul 2013 | 06:06 pm
The word "parvovirus" is a terrible thing to hear if you have a new puppy, ferret, or even an older skunk. In skunks the strain of parvovirus is referred to as the Aleutian Virus and it is just as te...
Savannah Cats 29 Jul 2013 | 06:18 pm
Everyone likes to look at pictures of big cats. Their beautiful spots, graceful athleticism and big eyes are what captivates many. But big cats like cheetahs shouldn't be kept as pets. Thankfully S...
Ferret Aleutian Disease 28 Jul 2013 | 07:18 pm
Skunks get it. Mink get it. And pet ferrets unfortunately get it to. What do they get? Aleutian disease. It's a deadly virus that has no current vaccine or treatment available. There are a numbe...
