Pet Care Index
Each species of exotic pet has very different needs. Learn how to properly care for your pet and how to setup and maintain his or her habitat.
Mice Pet Mouse  The mouse, or since they are very social, mice are great pets. They are intelligent and have a sweet nature. Pet mice or a pet mouse will often find themselves living in dormitory rooms, being perhaps the perfect pet for dormitory life. They are also a great first pet for older children. 101 Facts about Ferrets : Book Review  Book review: 101 Facts about Ferrets, a delightfully illustrated book full of interesting and useful information about ferrets and the care of ferrets. A Practical Guide to Exotic Pets - Book Review  The photographs are beautiful; the text is clear, concise, and easy to understand, with uncomplicated guides for each species. I do have at least one major concern about this book and that is very little is said about taking animals out of the wild and keeping them as pets. African Grey and Timneh African Grey  The African Grey, their gentle, but teasing nature can learn an amazing vocabulary, imitate sounds, are intelligent, and can communicate. How to care for the Congo African Grey Parrot and the Timneh African Grey. Avian Veterinarian  Locate an Avian Veterinarian before you need a veterinarian for a sick or injured bird or parrot; what an Avian Veterinarian is and how to find one. Bearded Dragon  The bearded dragon has a tranquil nature, and is one of the exotic pets selected because of his or her personality. They are a beautiful lizard; each bearded dragon unique in appearance. They don’t grow as big as the iguana. This article covers information and care of the bearded dragon. Cages for Primates and Large Cats  Enclosures and cages for cats, non domestic cats, great cats, tigers, lions, primates, monkey, monkeys, walk in cages with safety doors, heated den boxes. Includes supplies needed to build cages or enclosures for cats and primates. Cages for Sugar Gliders Birds and Parrots  One of the most important and most expensive single expenditures will be a good, sound cage for your exotic pets. Sugar Gliders need considerable space to jump and climb. Small birds need flying space, parrots need to exercise their wings and enjoy climbing. The parrot will also require a playpen. A Choose the Right Exotic Pet  What pet or pets would be right for you and your lifestyle? There are many things to consider before purchasing a pet. I think I can help you determine what pet would be right for you. Cockatoo  How to care for the pet Cockatoo including health and behavioral problems. A picture of the Black Palm Cockatoo ; beautiful, rare bird. Conure or Conures  This article about the conure includes facts and insight to help you raise your pet conure. Care information includes purchasing your pet conure, feeding, training, grooming, housing, and health care. Corn snake  Corn snakes are an excellent beginner snakes because they have a docile temperament. In addition, they are the best ambassadors to introduce people that are afraid of snakes because of the corn snake´s gentle temperament. Snakes are probably one of the most misconstrue living things on earth. Emergency First Aid for Birds  Disasters can strike with little or no warning. Here are some basic items to have on hand for emergencies with your exotic pet Exotic Pet Book Reviews  I am putting together a network of book reviews, DVD, and pet product reviews to save you the time and energy. You will have at the tip of your enter key finger, books, product safety, and gift product reviews, cost of pets Exotic Pet Newsletter  I just hate it when one of the BellaOnline editors slip new content right by me. I look forward to many of the editor´s new stories. Thank goodness there are newsletters! Sign up for the Exotic Pets Newsletter! Your information is always private and it´s free. Exotic Pet Shopping  Book reviews, DVD reviews, safety and health item reviews, warm winter clothing reviews for ferrets. Exotic Pets Unwanted Starving and Abandoned  Exotic Pets Top of the Web Award – Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary: A safe haven for the exotic pets left to starve, subjected to brutal abuse; a home for the innocents that have no concept of why they are in pain and suffering. Ferret  Care instructions for the pet ferret. The ferret is a fun and loveable pet that has gained a great deal of popularity. Ferret Clothing  Ladybug and honey bee costumes and a variety of clothing for your ferret to keep them warm during their off hair periods. Ferret Helps Disabled Man  Ferret is a Service Animal to a Man with Disability, and according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Bella, the ferret may well be a service animal. Just as monkeys help give independence and hope to those whot had little hope before Finches  The delightful spirit of the pet finch and the enormous satisfaction of their song make them an exceptional pet for close living conditions such as an apartment or a mobile home court. I tried living with two macaws in a mobile home court. It didn´t work so good. Those two could wake the dead. Gecko  Information and care instructions for the pet gecko. Hamster  Information and care instructions for the pet hamster. Hamster Bonding, Health Issues  Learn how to bond with your pet hamster as well as keeping him or her safe and healthy Heat Cars and Pets  On an 85-degree day the temperature inside your car, even if you have the windows cracked will rise to 120 degrees in only 20 minutes. Any animals left in a car even for a short time will die or suffer brain damage. Hedgehog  The hedgehog is a wonderful little pet. They are a nocturnal animal and it maybe better if you're not the early to bed type of person. You would only end up with enough time to wave a friendly hello to your little pet. Their quills are not sharp like a porcupine; the feel is more like a hair brush. Hermit Crabs  Information and care instructions for the pet hermit crab. Hermit Crabs Additional Information  Information and care instructions for the pet hermit crab. Hermit Crabs and Vendors  Purchasing any pet, especially an exotic pet, takes a great deal of planning and forethought. What does the animal eat? How and where should it live? Should it live in a cage, extra bedroom, aquarium, or under a rock? Hybrid Macaw Right or Wrong?  The glorious macaw their habitat disappearing at an alarming rate; and many macaws are now extinct. Imagine the beautiful, rare, blue macaw, one being the extinct Spix’s macaw. Do we have a right to cross breed macaws resulting in hybrids? Within this article is an example of a Catalina; a hybrid. Iguana  So you want a pet iguana? Beautiful reptiles but do you know how big they get? Caring for the pet iguana. Interview with Jean Lengwin  Jean Lengwin is the author of a very special book which is a collection of short stories of how animals shaped her life. Kills Salmonella and H1N1Swine Flu  Chlorhexidine is shown to kill salmonella associated with exotic pets and E. coli both bacterial infections. Studies in 2006 showed a 99.99% kill for H1N1, swine flu, H3N2, seasonal influenza A, and influenza B virus. Micro-Pig TeaCup Pig  The latest pet craze in the United Kingdom is the Micro-Pig or Teacup Pig! I assure you that we will be hearing a lot more about the micro-pig in the United States very soon. This small pig is said to make a loving pet. How to take care of a Micro-Pig or Teacup Pig.
Monkeys  It is a huge commitment to have a monkey as a pet. They are impulsive, intelligent, unpredictable, and very excitable. How to properly care for the pet monkey. Must an Exotic Pet live with You?  Many times we have exotic pets because they fascinate us – we simply enjoy them, get pleasure from watching them, benefit from observing them doing their “own thing.” There are many animals you won’t find a book on how to take care of them, let alone how to keep them healthy, happy, and alive. Our Pet’s Passing They will Always be Remembered  If your child has lost their first pet or if you have lost your beloved pet, the time of their passing is painful. Here you will find product reviews and products such as mementos, beautiful urns, and books to help you cope. Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera Wireless  For safety concerns, you can keep an eye on your beloved pet. Or, if you are curious what they do when you are not around; this is the perfect little device. I love mine. We started with one to watch the ferrets, we got a second to keep track of our two-year old. Parakeet or Budgerigar  A parakeet or a budgerigar is an excellent parrot for someone that lives in an apartment. They are not loud. They are quite capable of learning to talk. Paws, Claws, Feathers & Fins DVD Review  Any child that wants a pet or has a pet should see the DVD; Paws, Claws, Feathers & Fins - A Kid´s Guide to Happy, Healthy Pets. It is jammed pack full of great information on responsibility, cost of pets, time it takes to take care of pets, and much more in a fun approach with music and dance. Pet Allergies  Are you or your children condemned to live the rest of your life without the love and companionship of a pet? There are solutions to the pet allergy problem. Pet Rats, Hamsters, Gerbils and Mice  If you or your children want a pet, and perhaps you live in an apartment, what kind of pet should you consider? The rodent could perchance be the pet for any circumstance. Pets and the Planet: Book Review  Pets and the Planet: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Pet Care - a Book Review. This book goes past the popular muddle of the green hype and tells us what really matters. Praying Mantis or Praying Mantids  This article includes care instructions for the praying mantis, as well as an introduction of the praying mantis as an exotic pet. Preparing Pets for a Winter Emergency  If you had a huge ice storm tonight that knocked out your electricity for five days would your exotic pets survive? Pygmy Jerboa  Information and care instructions on the pet Pygmy Jerboa. Rabbit  Nothing much beats the feeling of a wiggly nose in the neckshoulder. This is a body part you develop only when you have had a baby or when you have a pet rabbit. Rabbits are not a object you give as a gift nor should one be bought on impulse. How to care for the pet rabbit. Raccoon as a Exotic Pet  Raccoons are intelligent, mischievous, fun, in addition destructive, may bite, and scratch. You will also see part of my raccoon family that I adore; lots of cute and funny pictures. I personally love the raccoon, everything about them, their personalities, their antics, even their odor. True Love! Rats as Pets  Rats make sweet pets. They are excellent beginner pets for children. Especially, kids during the stage where they need a trusted friend. Young children should be supervised around the rat. Save Money on Pet Care and Exotic Pet Care  How can you save money on pet care without skimping on your pet; using a little imagination and a lot of common sense? How to keep your pet healthy, low cost, or free veterinarian care, the importance of pet insurance, making your own toys and a bunch more creative ideas. Skunk as a Pet  The skunk has been raised domestically for over 100 years. Their personalities are the most interesting of any exotic pet I have ever had. The domestic skunk is very intelligent and witty. How can a skunk be witty you ask? Snake or Snakes as Exotic Pets  How to pick out a pet snake, what snake should you decide on, how to house, feed, keep your snake at the proper temperatures, humidity, or molting - everything snakes. Is a beginner snake a milk snake or a reticulated python? Striped Skunk  Skunks do NOT carry rabies. This is a dangerous myth. They can become infected with rabies like any other warm-blooded mammal. Cows become infected with rabies more often than dogs, cats, or domestic skunks. The wild skunk helps with rat control keeping disease in check. Skunks control garden pests. Sugar Glider  The Sugar Glider is a small marsupial possum (not opossum – the sugar glider hails from Down Under) that can live up to 15 years as an exotic pet companion. Basic care information and more. Tarantulas  Information and care instructions for the pet tarantula. Teaching your Parrot to Talk  Beyond a shadow of a doubt I know that parrots can vocally communicate. It is relatively easy to teach a bird to talk. But, don’t repeat the same word over and over. You don’t want your bird to mimic; you want communication. The Miniature Pot-Bellied Pig  Not every exotic pet is for everybody. While the Miniature Pot-Belly Pig is intelligent, cute, and sensitive they can also be stubborn and headstrong. How to care for your Miniature Pot Belly Pig. Tribute to Jane Bone Skunk Lady  A tribute to Jane Bone Skunk Lady. Jane Bone and her years of experience with the domestic skunk brought a wealth of knowledge and awareness to the world. Wallaby  Wallabies are marsupials that look like a kangaroo but are smaller. The greatest populations would be found in Australia and New Zealand. Care and information on Wallabies.
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