Small Pets

You’ve discovered a baby bat and now you wonder, “What do I do now?” You are not the first person to ask this. For some unknown reason, usually during the hot months, many baby bats are abandoned...

A sturdy cage is required to safely house animals. Animal cages vary in size, design and material, depending on the particular type of creature they house. Large, active animals that move around a...

From time to time bats can make their way into buildings where they don't belong. They can get in from almost anywhere and be pretty stubborn about leaving. The best thing you can do is to make...

Unfortunately, there are times when we can’t take our pets with us. When those times arise, it is important to have the right caregiver for your pets. Who should that be? Can I be sure my...

Most people consider cockroaches to be nasty, disease carrying creatures that have no place inside a home. This may not be entirely true, but one can easily understand why the tiny creatures are...

Ants are industrious creatures who can find their way into any structure. They go wherever they believe food to be. Keeping any openings of your home sealed is the best way to prevent ants from...

Losing a pet can trigger an emergency for children in the family. Whether the pet is a beloved dog or a humble hermit crab, children can become preoccupied with the safety and recovery of a...

Rabies is a virus that attacks the central nervous system, leading to serious brain damage or death if it goes untreated. Animals like bats, rodents and dogs are susceptible to rabies, and their...

Mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and chinchillas can have trouble taking medicines by mouth. The medication winds up on the cage floor or down the drain. By following a few simple steps,...

A degu is a member of Octodon genus and usually refers specifically to Octodon degus. It is a small rodent native to Chile and closely related to chinchillas and guinea pigs. Degus are highly...

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...

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...

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...

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