From the category archives:

Small Pets / Ferrets

Rabbit Bonding

by Tina C. on March 4, 2010

Pets can form great friendships with other pets. It is fun to watch and can keep your pets happier! Did you know rabbits can bond with other pets, not just other rabbits?

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What makes a ferret smelly? The answers are usually the ferret’s diet and environment, not the ferret himself! Here are some ways to get a good-smelling pet and home.

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Bunny Pet Talk

by Tina C. on January 19, 2010

Pet bunnies have quite a wide range of communication behaviors. The trick is to interpret rabbit behavior. This should help you translate bunny talk!

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Nametags: Your Pets Need Them!

by Keri K. on January 18, 2010

Do ALL of your pets have nametags? There are lots of great reasons to have tags made for more than just your dog. Cats, ferrets and even rabbits –- any pet that goes outdoors or just leaves the house — should have their own tags too!

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From our Photo Studio

by Keri K. on January 9, 2010

Our photographers take a lot of photos to get that one that’s just right. While not every photo might be “cover worthy,” a lot of them can be funny or just plain cute.

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Pets and the Flu

by Holly Nash, DVM, MS on December 30, 2009

Update on the H1N1 flu virus relating to pets, including the first confirmed case of H1N1 in a dog in the United States reported on December 21, 2009. Plus trusted links to accurate up-to-date information on the H1N1 virus.

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Rabbit Myths Debunked!

by Tina C. on December 28, 2009

Are rabbits low-maintenance pets? Should rabbits stay in a hutch outdoors…and do they just eat lettuce and carrots? Here’s some good information about pet rabbits.

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Like humans (and specifically pirates), guinea pigs cannot manufacture their own vitamin C, which means they are susceptible to the disease called scurvy. Learn more about guinea pig nutrition, as well as my pig’s favorite leafy treat.

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What’s in a Name?

by Tina C. on December 11, 2009

My dad always said that I should never name a pet something that I would be embarrassed to call out in the neighborhood. Naming your pet can be both fun and stressful. But how do you choose a name?

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Holiday Pet Hazards

by Scott A. McKay, DVM on November 12, 2009

As we festoon our homes with holiday decorations, seasonal plants and entertain family and friends, let’s be sure to remember that some of our seasonal favorites are hazardous to the four-legged members of our families.

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Pet Loss: Another Goodbye

by Keri K. on November 11, 2009

A tribute to my “little girl” ferret, Trouble.

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