A small pet rescue isn’t limited only to cats and dogs. It’s also a place for stray or abandoned rats, chickens, reptiles, and hamsters. These little friends have interesting personalities, like any larger resident. This article calls you to consider them and experience what it’s like to have another breath of fresh air in your … 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
Just like us, our pets can experience stress. As their caretakers (and friends!), it’s our job to try to make their lives as stress-free as possible! Read on to find out how you can recognize small pet stress and how to help. Causes of stress For small pets, there are lots of potential causes of … Continue Reading
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