Kingsnake and Milksnake Care
General Information Kingsnakes and milksnakes belong to the family Colubridae, which also consists of over 2,000 snakes around the world. The snakes in this family are distributed throughout the world and are dominant everywhere except Australia. This family is considered to be more highly evolved than Boidae, which contains boas and pythons. They have a […]
Instructions for Use of Haloperidol Lactate 2mg/ml
Oral Aqueous Solution Haloperidol is a human antipsychotic drug used on a limited basis for the treatment of self-mutilation and severe feather plucking in psittacine birds. It is important to keep careful records of the dosage of drug given, as well as any side effects noted. Please do not hesitate to contact our clinic with […]
Gerbil Care Guide
The Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) is a small rodent native to the desert regions of Mongolia and northeastern China. Gerbils are social, burrowing animals that are active during both the day and night, making them fascinating and interactive companion pets. With proper housing, nutrition, and preventative care, gerbils can be healthy, friendly pets for several […]
Metabolic Bone Disease
About the Diagnosis Metabolic bone disease, MBD, is not a diagnosis in itself; rather, MBD is an umbrella term that encompasses a group of related skeletal diseases. Metabolic bone disease refers to one of the following diagnoses: nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, fibrous osteodystrophy, hyperparathyroidism, or hypocalcemia. MBD can be caused by deficiencies in calcium or vitamin […]
Macaw Care
Macaws are a fascinating group of birds that comprise of the largest species of the parrot family. Some of the common species in the market include: Hyacinth, Blue and Gold, Military, Scarlet, Greenwing, Severe, and Hahn’s Macaws. They are scientifically classified in the family Psittacidae and the subfamily Aratinginae. This subfamily is further divided into […]
African Hedgehog Care
African Hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) are popular exotic pets known for their curious personalities and unique appearance. With proper nutrition, housing, and veterinary care, they can make rewarding companions for many years. Understanding their dietary, environmental, and health needs is essential for keeping them healthy. Lifespan With proper care, African Hedgehogs can live: Up to 10 […]
Leopard Gecko Care
Care & Maintenance Leopard geckos do not need fancy housing. They are happy in terrariums, plastic sweater boxes, big wooden cages, etc. However, they do require the following things: Adequate Heat A heating pad, like the ones used for people’s backaches, can be used under one end of an aquarium. It should be under the […]
Teaching Your Bird to Talk
Teaching your bird to talk depends on the ability of the species to talk. Parakeets, cockatiels, and many parrots are excellent mimics. However, talking ability is not the only thing that birds offer as pets. Repetition Repetition, as expected, is the key to teaching a bird to talk. Many people utilize sound recordings, whether commercially […]
Pot-Bellied Pig Care
Pot-bellied pigs are intelligent, clean, and affectionate animals that can make wonderful companion pets when provided with proper housing, nutrition, and veterinary care. At birth, pot-bellied pigs typically weigh 8–15 ounces and reach an adult weight of approximately 60–125 pounds. They are generally friendly and rarely aggressive toward people, with the exception of intact breeding […]
Native Plants for Desert Tortoises
By Mary Cohen The Desert Tortoise Natural Area (DTNA) is a 39.5-square-mile area of prime natural habitat located in the Mojave Desert of California on the slopes of the Rand Mountains. This desert ecosystem includes over 160 different species of plants. Many of the animal inhabitants of the DTNA feed upon these plants. One such […]
