Rabbit Care and Diet
Lifespan Rabbits can live 7–10 years. Diet Grass or timothy hay should be offered free choice and should make up 90% of the diet. Alfalfa is not preferred. Green leafy vegetables should be offered as a loose pile the size of the rabbit’s head. Large, unlimited amounts of fresh hay should be offered daily. Young […]
The Captive Care Guide to Healthy Ball Pythons (Python Regius)
Ball pythons are perhaps the most popular snakes bought at pet stores. They are relatively inexpensive, are beautifully marked, have a friendly disposition, and generally do not grow to more than four feet in length. As pets, they generally grow about a foot a year during their first 3–4 years. They can easily be identified […]
Bird Care Tips for Pet Birds
Proper daily care plays an important role in keeping pet birds healthy, comfortable, and mentally stimulated. Birds are sensitive animals with unique needs, especially when it comes to cage hygiene, diet, enrichment, safety, and early signs of illness. Below are general bird care tips to help support your bird’s health at home. Bird Care Tips […]
House Training Your Rabbit
Most rabbits can be litter box trained. However, there is not a guarantee that every individual rabbit is going to succeed. They are not like cats, who instinctively seek some loose litter in which to bury their waste. Try these steps to housetrain your rabbit: Litter Box Training Steps Rabbits may spend several hours just […]
Bearded Dragon Care Guide
Bearded Dragons Natural History Australian Bearded Dragons (Pagonna Sp.) are old world agamids. They get their name from their spiny throat and the ability to display it when threatened. The main bearded dragon in the pet trade is the Inland Bearded Dragon (Pagonna vitticeps). Other species less common are Lawson’s dragon (Pagonna henrylawsoni) and common […]
Bird Grooming Guidelines
Bird grooming guidelines : Routine grooming is essential for a bird’s health, comfort, and safety. It includes wing trims, nail trims, beak maintenance, bathing, and monitoring damaged feathers. Many services are done by avian veterinarians or trained groomers; owners can learn to do some at home with proper guidance. Wing Trimming Purpose & Philosophy Flight […]
Nutrition & Foraging
Nutrition Foraging & Enrichment
Switching to Hay
Introducing Hay Many rabbits have simply never seen that long, dry stuff, also known as hay, and don’t recognize it as food. For them, always keep an abundant supply of hay in the litter box. If the rabbit seems disciplined not to sample on his own, a long piece of hay can be tapped on […]
Blue-Tongued Skink Care
Natural History The blue-tongued skinks are a group of aptly named diurnal, active during day, omnivorous, eating both plant and animal matter, and long-lived lizard that inhabits a wide range of habitats in Australia, New Guinea, and the island of Tasmania. These beautifully distinctive lizards are known for their excellent personalities, hardiness, and uniqueness. Most […]
Ferret Care
Basic Information Lifespan: 5–8 years Weight: Males: 2–4 lbs, neutered Females: 1 ½–2 lbs, spayed Housing: Rabbit or larger sized cages. Most will use a litter box. Ferrets can be destructive if left to run free unsupervised and will definitely eat things you may not suspect, especially if left to run unsupervised. General Information There […]
