Category: Small & Exotic Animals
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Which Small Rodent is a Good Pet for You?
If you are looking for a pet, small rodents might be for you. This article takes a look at several of them and their care requirements. Syrian or Golden Hamsters They live on average about 2-3 years and adults are about 6 inches in length. They are solitary animals that should be kept one to […]
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Having A First Aid Kit for Your Pet is a Must
Here is a list of items every pet owner should have at hand for their pet first aid kit. The kit itself can be stored in a waterproof pouch if kept on a boat and in a small toolbox or other kind of box in the house. A small version can even be kept in […]
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Do You Believe Any of These Animal Superstitions?
Do you own an animal and are you superstitious? If so, have any of these things happened to you? Howling dogs mean the wind god has summoned death, and the spirits of the dead will be taken. If somebody throws away a dead mouse, the wind will soon start to blow from that direction. Because […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Turtles
Do you have a turtle or are you thinking about getting one? This article contains information on turtle behavior, the many myths about turtles and a lot more. How to Sex You Turtle This is difficult to tell in most turtles, until they are older. The males of all turtles will have a longer, thicker […]
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Do You Know Your Animal Group Names?
Not all groups of animals are called herds. Listed below are some of the many names for groups of animals. A clutch or chattering of chicks A bed of clams A quiver of cobras A rag of colts A cover of coots A kine of cows (twelve cows are a flink) A band of coyote […]
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Why Birds Preen and What They Accomplish Doing It
Birds preen to maintain their feathers, to keep themselves warm and dry, to remove parasites, and to strengthen relationships. Birds often preen running their beaks through their feathers or scratching their heads with a toe. Some birds have a special comb-like structure on one toe for this purpose. Preening helps to maintain birds’ feathers and […]
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10 Reasons to Own a Green Cheeked Conure
These little parrots have wonderful personalities and bond very easily with their human companions. They have big bird attitudes packed into small bodies. Clownish, sociable, affectionate, and fearless, their dispositions are both gentle and sassy. Quieter compared to larger conures; their call is no louder that a cockatiel. Green Cheeks can learn to speak a […]
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How to Prevent Disease in Waterfowl
Disease prevention in waterfowl, and in poultry in general, requires their caretakers to be diligent in three main areas to prevent birds from becoming infected with disease. Biosecurity Establish and maintain a biosecurity program that will prevent the introduction of diseases into the premises where ducks are kept. This includes prohibiting the admission of any […]
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The Differences Between True Service Animals and Other Support Animals
If you’ve wondered what’s going on with peacocks on airplanes and dogs at the salad bar in the grocery store, you’re not alone. Veterinarians are concerned about the unfortunate trend of pets being mistakenly, and sometimes fraudulently, presented as either service animals or emotional support animals. It’s a complex topic, and the more we all […]