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	Meg Grooms BellaOnline's Exotic Pets Editor

Avian Flu – Outdoor & Indoor Tips for Exotic Pets
The daily news reports are rather alarming regarding avian flu. Any action we as pet owners can take to make outbreaks and mutations more difficult for the virus should be undertaken.

Evacuation of Exotic Pets
There are several things you should have prepared and ready to go at a moment’s notice for your pet during an evacuation

Exotic Pet Quality of Life
Many of the exotic animals kept as pets have long life spans and you need to take into consideration the quality of their lives while in your care.

Disaster Planning for Exotic Pets
Disaster planning is not intended to be fear-mongering. The reality is that no one is immune to natural disasters. Being prepared for any disaster will give you peace of mind and the best possible chance of providing a safe, healthy haven for your pet.

Exotic Pet Life Spans
Many exotic pets can live more than 20 years. Are you prepared to see your animal through it's entire life?

Medicine and First Aid Supplies for Exotic Pets
Disasters can strike with little or no warning. Here are some basic items to have on hand for emergencies with your exotic pet

Minimum Cage Size and other Housing Considerations
Would you stick a 5 year old child in a washing machine box for a third or all of his life with a bowl of food, water, and a toy? Minimum is the smallest cage you can buy for an animal that does not immediately physically impair it.

MRSA in Pets
Methicillin Resistant Staphyloccocus Aureus (MRSA) is an infection that animals and humans can share. MRSA is a serious infection but it doesn't have to be a reason to hold you back from owning an animal.

Shelter in Place Recommendations
A chemical plant explodes or a pandemic occurs … do you have everything you need at home, on hand, everyday to wait out the order with your exotic pet?

Social Needs of Exotic Pets
Do you know the social requirements of your pet? Instead of buying one of those, perhaps you need two or a few.

The Hybrid Pet Controversy
There is a great deal of controversy and several pending laws concerning hybrid animals kept and sold as exotic pets. The three main controversial hybrids today are

Zoonotic Infections – Exotic pets and your health
We do not live in sterile bubbles so we are constantly exposed to things that can affect our health. Living in close proximity to animals is one type of exposure risk. An educated owner understands, assumes the risk and (hopefully) acts responsibly regarding his/her health, animal’s health, and the