Small Pets

How to Build Housing for Minks

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A house for minks can be costly because they need to be large and secure. The best thing you can do is build the mink housing yourself. It is relatively simple. Follow these instructions to build the mink's house on your own... more »

How to Care for a Hedgehog

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A hedgehog is a small spiny mammal in the order Erinaceomorpha. There are 16 species, but only 4 are commonly kept as pets with the White-bellied Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) being the most popular. They are unusual pets but are becoming more ... more »

How to Care for a Skunk

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Skunks are small mammals in the family Mephitidae. There are 11 species, but only the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) is commonly kept as a pet. This species usually has black and white stripes but can come in a variety of colors. Keeping a ... more »

How to Cope With a Biting Pet Sugar Glider

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Coping with a biting pet sugar glider is often one of the first things a new owner must learn how to do. Follow these simple tips to greatly reduce the number of bites and threatening nips from your pet sugar glider... more »

How to Determine the Sex of a Degu

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The ability to tell the sex of a degu is essential before bringing one home as a pet. Males and females are not easily distinguished, and pet stores often make mistakes. Avoid bringing home a pregnant degu, or accidentally adding a male to an ... more »

How to Hire a Pet Sitter

By Valerie Brooks

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If you’re tired of asking your neighbor to take care of your cat while you’re away or the thought of putting your dog in a kennel makes you cringe, hiring a pet sitter might be your best option. The business of pet sitting is flourishing and ... more »

How to Identify an Indian Stick Insect

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The Indian Stick Insect is the common name for Carausius morosus. This is a large, hardy species that makes an excellent pet, but a permit is needed to keep them because the Indian Stick Insect is a potential pest. Stick insects are also known as ... more »

How to Make a Home Safe for Pet Sugar Gliders

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Making a home safe for a pet sugar glider is an essential part of its care requirements. Don't attempt to bring a sugar glider home before you've made your home safe for it. Put extra effort into sugar glider proofing your kitchen, laundry room ... more »

How to relish even crabs by Macaque(monkey), a question ?

By Haridas

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Any visitor to Forest Zoo at Port Blair, Andaman gets automatically attracted to monkeys’ enclosure. Highly agile, playful and noisy primates keep the visitors spell bound. A bit dull during hot noon hours, about two dozen macaques display ... more »

How to befriend a squirrel

By NewOrleansGirl

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Befriending a squirrel takes time and patience, but the results are quite rewarding. Follow these instructions and you, too, will have a squirrel friend (and his family) greeting you everytime you walk out the door... more »

How to Buy Frogs

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Think carefully about the type of frog you will be most comfortable with. Buy from reputable breeders... more »

How to Care for a Chinchilla

By Hillary Marshall

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Chinchillas make wonderful pets. Recently, their has been a surge in chinchilla ownership. These quirky little creatures are fun to watch, but do have a few unique needs that need to be met... more »

How to Catch an Escaped Guinea Pig

By NewOrleansGirl

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Your furry friend is no longer in his safe little home. You miss him and you're worried about him. Catching an escaped critter (Guinea pig, mouse, hamster, iguana, etc) isn't as difficult as it may seem... more »

How to Choose your Next Pet

By Hillary Marshall

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Committing to caring for an animal is a huge decision. There are many things a person needs to consider before welcoming a pet in to their heart and home. Going over your options and being fully aware of your impending responsibilities is an ... more »

How to Clean a Hamster's Teeth

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Unlike cats and dogs, rodents rarely need any direct help in keeping their teeth clean. Hamsters' diets and habits keep their teeth clean without any need for brushing. You can make sure your hamster's teeth stay clean and healthy by providing ... more »

How to make a Reptile Terrarium Lid

By rkayne

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My tank was odd shaped, and frankly, the commercial ones are not that tough (or attractive) so make your own and fit it to your tank, and your house!.. more »

How to Pick a Healthy Hamster

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Hamsters are adorable pets loved by children and adults. They are relatively easy to care for. To fully enjoy your hamster, it is important to pick a healthy one. Here are some tips to pick a healthy hamster... more »

How to Teach a Pet Insect Tricks

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The following is for those fearless, adventurous types who wish to delve into the dark and dangerous arena of insect training. Take warning! Insect whispering is not for the faint of heart. So before you start wrangling with your pet Housefly or ... more »

How to Care For A Crayfish

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Crayfish can be a great pet if you know their needs and how to look after them... more »

How to Care for Salamanders

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A great pet to keep for the summer months and beyond is a salamander. These unique amphibians offer much for us to learn about. By learning to care for a salamander you will gain a greater appreciation of their important role within nature... more »

How to Pick the Wrong Pet

By Beren deMotier

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While it is incredibly challenging to pick the right pet for your family, it is remarkably easy to pick the wrong one. So take the path of least resistance on the way to leash resistance and follow these steps to pick the wrong pet... more »

How to Quarantine New Pet Store Arrivals

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Quarantine means to keep separate to prevent the spread of disease. Pet stores should quarantine new animals when the arrive to prevent the possibility of spreading illness to the other animals. If you don't quarantine new arrivals. you risk ... more »

How to Attend and Hold a Pet Blessing

By Melissa Maroff

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Chances are you’ve heard the term “pet blessing,” but aren't sure what it entails (no pun intended) or what the purpose is. Well, the simplest way to describe a pet blessing is: A spiritual celebration to honor our loyal companions who love us ... more »

How to Bathe a Pet Hedgehog

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Bathing a hedgehog can be easy if you give them baths when they are young. Young hedgehogs can become accustomed to bathing more easily than older pets and may even enjoy swimming during bath time. A mild shampoo and a toothbrush will get your ... more »

How to Breed Frogs

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Breeding frogs involves convincing the frogs that they want to mate... more »

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