Feeding Adult Guinea Pigs
Adult guinea pigs are strict herbivores, meaning they eat only plant-based foods. Within a few months of birth, they are fully capable of eating an adult diet. Like rabbits, guinea pigs are hindgut fermenters and naturally practice coprophagy, the consumption of specialized feces, which plays an important role in normal digestion. Providing the proper diet […]
Exo Terra Solar Glo UV/Heat Bulb
An Exo Terra Solar Glo UV/Heat, 100 W Flood, Bulb is recommended during the day for reptiles. Unlike the fluorescent tubes, this bulb provides UV at the similar overall output level as the sun. It is also a source of both UV and heat, and will last for a full year. The bulb needs to […]
Cockatiel Care
General Information The cockatiel belongs to the order Psittaciformes, which consists of birds commonly called parrots. The word cockatiel is thought to be an English adaptation of the Portuguese word cacatitho, which means little cockatoo. Specific differences put forth by various experts seem to indicate that the cockatiel lies somewhere between the parrot and cockatoo […]
Getting Vitamin C Into Your Guinea Pig’s Diet
Vitamin C is one of the most important nutrients in a guinea pig’s diet. Unlike many other animals, guinea pigs cannot produce their own Vitamin C and must obtain it from food or supplementation every day. Providing adequate Vitamin C helps support healthy skin, gums, joints, immune function, and overall wellbeing. Why Guinea Pigs Need […]
Feeding Your Insectivorous Reptile
One of the most overlooked aspects of keeping healthy insectivorous reptiles is understanding how to feed them properly in captivity. Wild-caught insects are usually the most nutritious and easily attainable. Be cautious when collecting these insects in areas that may have been sprayed with insecticide. A good way to avoid worrying about insecticide-tainted insects is […]
Cockatoo Care
Introduction and Species Cockatoos are a very diverse group of birds, comprising five genuses. Members include, with currently recognized subspecies: Ducorp’s, Galah, Gang-gang, Goffin’s, Major Mitchell’s, Palm, Philippine Red-vented, Red-tailed, Salmon-crested Moluccan, Long-billed Corella, Glossy, Blue-eyed, Black, Funereal and White-tailed, White Umbrella, Little Corella, Bare-eyed and Sanguinea Sanguinea, Lesser Sulfur-crested, Sulphurea Sulphurea and Citron-crested, and […]
Chinchilla Care and Facts
Chinchillas are intelligent, active, and affectionate pets that thrive with proper housing, nutrition, and preventative veterinary care. Their unique dietary and environmental needs make correct husbandry essential for maintaining long-term health. Chinchilla Facts Housing The larger the enclosure, the better. Chinchillas require plenty of space for: A cage with multiple levels is recommended. Use: Because […]
Green Iguana Diet
Green Iguanas are herbivorous, plant eaters, and feed almost entirely on the leaves of various vines and trees in the wild. They do not have gizzards like birds and do not require grit in the diet. Similarly, they are not insectivorous at any time in their lives; they are herbivorous from birth, although the occasional […]
Finch Care
Finches are popular, hardy birds that are easy to maintain. They are generally quiet and have a pleasant, melodious song. Finches do not require the level of attention needed by parrot-type birds. Line-breeding and in-breeding to achieve color or morphologic mutations produce a weaker bird with greater potential for genetic abnormalities. For example, a color […]
Feeding Your Pet Chinchilla
Proper nutrition plays a vital role in keeping your pet chinchilla healthy. A high-fiber diet is essential for preventing gastrointestinal problems and dental disease, two of the most common health concerns in pet chinchillas. By providing a diet that closely resembles what chinchillas eat in the wild, owners can help support healthy digestion, proper tooth […]
