When you have an exotic animal such as a chinchilla, because they’re in the exotic animal family, they need special care.  So if you’re going away, you’ll need someone to take care of your pet.  However, it can’t be the same kind of person who can pet sit dogs or cats.  They have to be [...]

Can ferrets be pets? The answer is yes just like owning a cat or a dog. All you have to do is provide them with the same kind of attention you would with any other animal you choose to have at home so they will be able to stay with you for a long time.
Ferrets [...]

The chinchilla’s process of consuming food is quite different than other animals.  They should have a lot of roughage and fewer nutrients.  One of the things that they must have enough of is pellets.
Chinchilla pellets can be purchased from a breeder or a pet store.  Not all brands contain the same ingredients.  When your purchase [...]

You can buy a ferret from a pet store or a breeder. It is also possible to get one by driving down to the animal shelter. Since they have the ability to live for a long period of time just like your cat or dog, it is best to know what you need to do.
First, [...]

Environmental stress can affect your pet chinchilla in different ways.  This type of stress results in either health or behavioral issues.  Your pet can experience the following:  anti-social behavior that includes biting, fighting, spraying urine, fungus, or irritation of the eyes.  Your pet can also feel angst toward other chinchillas, biting the fur, gnawing on [...]

Moving away from home can be traumatic. Add to that living with strangers and having to leave behind beloved pets, and it’s a wonder anyone wants to go to college at all.
Luckily, some colleges are starting to recognize the fact that when students are allowed to bring their pets with them to live in the [...]

Is a wild ferret for you? You might have to quiz yourself well on that before you head off to the nearest forest and score yourself a brand new wild ferret to have and hold. There are many advantages and disadvantages of keeping wild ferrets, and here are some of the more major things you [...]

Like humans, chinchillas need water.  Their water should be fresh and changed daily.  This is crucial because if this is not followed, bacteria can grow and it would affect the chinchilla’s health.  It’s not a good idea to have them drink from standing water in a bowl.  They’ll be sure to catch bacteria that way.  [...]

The albino ferret is a common sight because they are domesticated creatures. They do not have any coloring on them except for its red eyes and pink nose.  In fact, many owners prefer the albino ferret because it is easier to find them especially in the dark.
No one knows why there are ferrets that are [...]

When an owner is looking for the right veterinarian for their exotic pet, they want someone who can relate to their pet’s special needs.  They must also have the available resources to take care of their pet on an ongoing basis.
Just because they may like exotic animals doesn’t mean that they’re qualified to take care [...]