As we enter the season of thankfulness, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the little things, including the little pets who make life brighter every single day.Behind every happy flop and every rescued whisker twitch is a community of compassion—volunteers who never give up, fosters who open their homes, rescues that go … Continue Reading
A chinchilla habitat is more than just a cage. The proper setup supports natural behaviors, keeps their coat healthy, and helps prevent common health problems. From cage size and bedding to temperature and ventilation, here’s what your furry friend needs to thrive. Minimum Size for Your Chinchilla Habitat Choose the largest cage possible since space … Continue Reading
When I first got a rabbit at age 19, I knew nothing. I took in a rabbit who someone didn’t want, and I didn’t think to find out anything about having one first. To be fair to myself, the internet wasn’t really around then, so information was harder to come by, but I didn’t even … Continue Reading
Is it possible for your pet rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, etc. to get mites or worms from the hay it eats? The short answer is that it’s possible but fairly unlikely. For the longer answer, read on! What are mites? Mites are tiny (barely visible) eight-legged parasites similar to ticks or lice. One of the … Continue Reading
Caring for aging small pets you may think, “How long will my (pet) live?” As a veterinarian, I hear this a lot. And, honestly, usually I say that I don’t know. That it’s hard to tell. That it depends. Everyone’s lifespan, just like with humans, is different. With animals, you have variances among breeds, too. … Continue Reading
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