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Dysecdysis in Reptiles

Dysecdysis in Reptiles

All reptiles shed, and every species has its normal shedding pattern. Dysecdysis happens is when ...

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Should You Keep an Armadillo as a Pet?

Should You Keep an Armadillo as a Pet?

Of the 20 species of armadillo in the wild, only a few are kept as pets in the United States, and e...

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Should You Keep a Pet Monkey?

Should You Keep a Pet Monkey?

Taking on a pet monkey is not like caring for most other pets. A well-cared-for monkey can generall...

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A Quick Guide to Ferret Food and Feeding Your Ferret

A Quick Guide to Ferret Food and Feeding Your Ferret

Ferrets have unique feeding requirements that are now finally being addressed by commercial pet foo...

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Hamster Cheek Pouches

Hamster Cheek Pouches

Hamsters have unique, stretchy cheeks that are used to store food and carry bedding. Syrian (golden...

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Wet Tail in Hamsters

Wet Tail in Hamsters

Wet tail in hamsters is a form of diarrhea that is also called proliferative ileitis. Arguably the ...

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How to Care for a Pet Pink Toe Tarantula

How to Care for a Pet Pink Toe Tarantula

The pink toe tarantula, sometimes referred to as the South American pinktoe or the Guyana pinktoe, ...

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The Pros and Cons of Feeding Your Hedgehog Cat Food

The Pros and Cons of Feeding Your Hedgehog Cat Food

Since the dawn of time (okay, not that long, but since hedgehogs became popular as pets) hedgehog o...

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Are Hedgehogs Good Pets?

Are Hedgehogs Good Pets?

The African pygmy hedgehog fits the bill for those that are looking for a unique but small and quie...

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13 Things to Know Before Getting a Guinea Pig

13 Things to Know Before Getting a Guinea Pig

Guinea pigs can be lovely pets, but you should know a few things before making that big commitment....

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Abscesses in Hamsters

Abscesses in Hamsters

Hamsters are fairly low-maintenance pets when it comes to health concerns, but that doesn't mean th...

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Why Your Pet Rabbit Is Limping

Why Your Pet Rabbit Is Limping

Rabbits have quite the back leg strength and are well-known for their hopping ability. But just lik...

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