Exotic animals, including “critters” such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and chinchillas, are good at hiding illnesses. Because of this, critter owners have to be even more in tune with how their pets act than dog or cat owners do. Oftentimes by the time an owner notices their critter is acting oddly, it is … Continue Reading
In this blog, I will discuss something near and dear to my heart – small pet adoption! Small Pet Adoption in United States SheltersFirst of all, you should know that it’s not just dogs and cats who are waiting in shelters to be adopted; lots of critters are too. For example, rabbits – they are the … Continue Reading
Sometimes called having a pet “fixed,” spaying (females) and neutering (males) simply refers to removing reproductive organs. In general, there are definite benefits to having your critter spayed or neutered.First of all, it eliminates the chance of a pregnancy. There are so many small animals waiting in shelters to be adopted. When pets have accidental … Continue Reading
Last year I had a patient, Foxy, who had the worst case of bumblefoot I’d ever seen in a guinea pig. When I first saw her shortly after the shelter got her, her back right foot was moderately affected, but regardless of how we treated her (aggressive antibiotics, topical medications, bandaging, better bedding than she … Continue Reading
Hi, all! It’s a new year, a time when a lot of us refresh our homes, our mindsets, and our routines. Why not extend that outlook to your small pets, too, with some new enrichment ideas? Enrichment for small pets is one of the best parts of pet parenthood! What Is Enrichment?Enrichment does not just mean … Continue Reading
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