Archive for the 'Exotic Pet' Category
Nothing makes apartment living fun like a playful pet. Fido and Felix bring a number of new elements to an apartment other than the additional smell. On any given day pets add companionship, humor, personality, and tons of fun to even the most monotonous dwellings. Although dogs and cats lead the pack of domesticated […]
October 02 2008 | Exotic Pet and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
By Kit Marsters
When choosing a family pet, many people automatically think of a cat or a dog. Those who do not enjoy having a pet running around the house all day, might think of rabbits, guinea pigs or hamsters. But if you want a different kind of furry friend, I suggest looking into adding a […]
September 26 2008 | Exotic Pet and Getting a Pet and Pet Care | No Comments »
I’ll bet you didn’t know that lizards and turtles can carry harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
I love reptiles and I bet you do too (or you probably would not be reading this article!). You may have noticed that reptiles are becoming more and more popular as family pets. Reptiles such as turtles, iguanas, snakes, geckos, horned […]
September 16 2008 | Exotic Pet and Pet Health and Pet Safety | No Comments »
There is perhaps no other creature that has been so mythologized, feared, and misunderstood as the toad. Indeed, the toad has long been associated with black magic, poison, and death. At the same time, however, toads have been considered symbols of fertility, love, and health by alchemists, gypsies, and all manner of ancient peoples. In […]
September 14 2008 | Exotic Pet and Pet Care | No Comments »
By Tonia Jordan
First, remove from your mind the idea that these creatures are very low maintenance. It’s not that they require a huge amount of your time, but they do require weekly bathing, new food every few days, new water every day, heat, and a regularly cleaned environment.
Habitat:
A hermit crab will be very comfortable in […]
September 08 2008 | Exotic Pet and Pet Care | No Comments »
By Barry Mcgee
If you’ve ever watched the antics and acrobatics of a sleek, agile ferret at the pet store or at a friend’s home, then you’ll understand why ferrets hold that status as some of the most amusing and entertaining pets available today. With all that energy, though, comes a pet that can prove to […]
August 24 2008 | Exotic Pet and Getting a Pet and Pet Care | No Comments »
by Jim Worthington
Ferrets can be extremely lovable pets. They just have that adorable face that makes you smile. Ferrets are so lovable, people of the world have been making them their pets going as far back as the ancient Greeks. Perhaps Socrates even had one. Even better, ferrets make great gifts to love ones; Queen […]
August 22 2008 | Exotic Pet | No Comments »
By Barry Mcgee
Keeping a turtle as a pet has come a long way from the plastic palm tree set-ups of old. From the common box turtle to the less-common Ornate Wood Turtle to the extremely rare albino soft shell, there’s a turtle for every lifestyle, budget, and personality. Turtles make fascinating, peaceful pets, but their […]
July 13 2008 | Exotic Pet and Pet Care | No Comments »
By Bosun Sogeke
Normally, guinea pigs are clean, and if you do not clean their cages regularly, they will possess that aroma that is lovely and familiar. What would help is bathing your pet and keeping their skin and hair healthy. Some people bath their guinea pigs every 3 or sometimes 4 months. This will be […]
June 24 2008 | Exotic Pet and Pet Care | No Comments »
A delightful video on a hyppo as ‘pet’ or even called ‘daughter’.
A truly remarkable story from Africa - enjoy!
January 20 2008 | Exotic Pet | No Comments »
by Hazel Leong
There are many of us who consider our pets as part of the family, and this is evidenced by a recent statistic that states 65% of all U.S. homes own at least one pet. Along with this increase in pet ownership comes the need for services tailored for our pet’s comfort.
Best Places to […]
December 09 2007 | Exotic Pet | No Comments »