Recent Pets Blog | Types of Pets PostsHow to Find a Vet for Your Exotic Petby Aimee Amodio10 Nov 2009 11:08 AMChoosing a vet can be tricky. You want a doc and staff who know their stuff, convenient hours, close to home, fair prices, and more. Maybe you want somebody who remembers your pet's name, or has a gentle hand, or seems to genuinely love all animals. Virtual Petsby Courtney Mroch14 Nov 2008 05:27 PMIn addition to any real pets you may have, do you also claim any virtual pets? I don't. Reptile Awareness: Did You Know...?by Courtney Mroch20 Oct 2007 12:31 PMSpecial note: gator photo by Elvis Santana For starters, did you know that today is Reptile Awareness Day? Did you know there even was such a day? (I only recently learned about it myself.) I admit I don't know much about reptiles. I've never had one as a pet. Reptile Basicsby Aimee Amodio23 Oct 2006 04:13 PMBefore you make a decision about adding a reptile to your family, be sure you know whether or not reptiles are allowed where you live! Many areas have laws pertaining to dangerous reptiles, including constricting snakes and venomous snakes. Pick a captive bred reptile whenever possible. Handling Your Hedgehogby Aimee Amodio23 Sep 2006 09:27 AMOn the list of cuddly pets who like to snuggle... you probably won't find the hedgehog. Although a tame hedgehog will tolerate handling, they don't necessarily crave and seek human attention. Hedgehog Care: Housing and Feedingby Aimee Amodio22 Sep 2006 09:26 AMAdding a hedgehog to the family? Here's what you need to know about housing and feeding your prickly new friend. When it comes to cages, the bigger the better. Your hedgehog needs a minimum of two to three square feet of floor space. Hedgehog Care: The Basicsby Aimee Amodio21 Sep 2006 09:25 AMA hedgehog is not a common pet. They are illegal in some areas, but if they are welcome in yours, you'll find these hedgehog basics useful. The pet hedgehogs found in North America are a mixed species. Is Your Exotic Pet Legal?by Aimee Amodio12 Aug 2006 12:32 PMIgnorance of the law is no excuse! Before you bring home that exotic pet, find out whether or not it is legal in the area where you live. This can be a complicated search -- different levels of local and state government may be involved in animal regulation. Impulse Petsby Aimee Amodio10 Apr 2006 02:27 PMIt could happen on vacation. It could happen on a trip to the shore, or at the county fair. Any place, any time, you could become the owner of an impulse pet. What's an impulse pet, you say? That lazy little goldfish the kids won at the school carnival. Recent Blog Comments Memartha says... "You can dress dogs from children's clothes bought at a thrift store." |
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