Illnesses and Injuries in Chinchillas

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When caring for a chinchilla, one must consider the injuries or illnesses that a chinchilla can suffer from. Due to the long life that they live an owner may see one or more of these injuries or illnesses. This article will share what each of these can cause and what one can do to help your pet.

Five Essential Accessories For Your Chinchilla Cage

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Chinchillas need more space in their cage than other small animals. This is because they are great at jumping and leaping and need the room in their cage to be able to properly exercise. But what else should go in their cage?

Owning a Pet Green Iguana

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Owning a green iguana as a pet can b great fun and a very interesting adventure. The green iguana is a very intriguing,interesting , beautiful reptile that makes a great pet. But owning a green iguana is going to require some specialized knowledge and it has special needs and can grow to be quite la

The Pink Tarantula

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A tarantula living in a human's world has it really rough.Not only are they smaller and less intelligent than us, but they are probably some of the most misunderstood creatures alive!Most people arrive at their conclusions about tarantulas from watching movies where they are portrayed as lethal

Consequences of a Poor Ferret Diet

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Feeding your ferret with the adequate nutritional value is very important in order to keep them healthy. Unlike most animals, ferrets have a special diet that if not given much attention to, may cause serious illnesses and troubles in the long run. Naturally, ferrets are obligate carnivores which me

Teaching Your Pet Chinchilla Tricks

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If you think that teaching your pet chinchilla to do tricks is going to be easy, then think again. Although there are some very basic chinchilla tricks that you can teach this very intelligent animal, they won't be in the same league as those that a dog would be able to learn. Certainly these a

Post Hibernation Anorexia (PHA) in Tortoises

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Post hibernation anorexia (PHA) is a very common problem in pet tortoises at this time of the year, and can be frustrating to treat. Prevention is much preferable to treatment, and with the correct husbandry, dietary practices and hibernation preparation, this is easily achievable.

What In The World Is A Chupacabra?

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Find out what the Chupacabra really is, what it's origins are, and what they are all about. Is it explicable with knowledge of known species, or is it really an urban legend true? You decide.

So You Think You Want a Sugar Glider?

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Sugar Gliders are not for the squeamish. If their diet is wrong, again they are likely to turn cannibalistic. Could you cope with that? devastated owners have found their companions have eaten the eyes from their dead mate... Not something you'd want your child to find one morning really is it?

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 8 - The Importance of Calcium

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The secret that very few crab owners know is that calcium is essential to your hermit crab's health.And it's especially essential before, during and after his molting period. That's because the exoskeleton is made of calcium.When he sheds and then begins to grow a new, larger one, his

Good Ferret Bedding is Important

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You know the basics about a ferret care, food, water and litter. But do you know how to make their cages a home? Good ferret bedding does just that.

Why Owl Monkeys Are Different

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Like the nocturnal bird for which they are named, owl monkeys are the only known species of nocturnal monkeys. They are also compared to owls due to their very small external ears, which give them a round bird-headed appearance and very large owl-like eyes. A major difference between owls and owl mo

So, Your Considering a Hermit Crab As a Pet?

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When venturing into the world of pet ownership, it is very important to know as much as possible about your prospective pet to ensure that it lives a happy and healthy life with you. The same holds true for owning hermit crabs, especially since not as much is known about them as other popular pets l

Are Rabbits Good House Pets?

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Rabbits can be great pets. With the proper equipment, you can keep them in the house. Before you go ahead and buy that bunny that won your heart, find out what you need to keep your potential pet happy and healthy.

Problems You Might Face As a Ferret Owner - Health Related - Part 4 - Heart

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Middle aged ferrets can develop heart problems. This is usually cardiomyopathy. How can you recognize this problem and what can you do about it?

The Ferret Diet - Important Factors You Must Know

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When you evaluate the factors about owning a ferret the one factor that is likely the most significant would be their diet. There are multiple reasons for this. First, the ferret is a carnivore and eats primarily meat. This is important since the ferret has difficulty digesting much else. They need

What Kind of Treats Do Chinchillas Eat? And How Much Can I Give Him?

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Since chinchillas eat such a bland diet most of the time, they will greatly appreciate any and all treats you are willing to give them. In fact, they will eat so many treats it will make them sick if you give them the chance. So it's very important to be your chinchilla's 'conscience&

Breeding Hermit Crabs - It's Not For the Faint of Heart

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If you have a hermits in your house, I am sure that you have at one time or another thought about breeding crabs. You may not have wanted to, but you may have wondered what it would be like to see hermit eggs hatching under your own roof.

How to Train Ferrets - Tips to Stop a Ferrets Biting

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Admirable pets with abounding energy, ferrets are habitual nippers. A Ferret bite is painful as is its habit. Ferrets bite by habit and mostly when they are playful with their peers. So, once you acquire a pet ferret you need to train these little fellows quickly

Some Things to Consider Before You Buy a Ferret

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Ferrets make fine pets, but they do require some attention from their owners. You shouldn't take one as a pet if you are not properly prepared.