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Squirrels are considered wildlife in most states, and within these states, they can't be adopted without a rehab license. Find out why a person should never handle an orphan squirrel with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
In order to buy a pet raccoon, a person must first find out if raccoons are considered wildlife in their state. Discover what licenses are required to breed raccoons with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
Before buying an exotic pet, do research at a veterinary clinic, in books and at the pet store. Buy rodents, rabbits or reptiles with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
Before caring for an exotic pet, remember that all pets have unique dietary and housing needs and not all veterinary clinics will see exotic pets. Learn how to do research and prepare for the road ahead before caring for an exotic pet with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
Chinchillas can be very good pets, and they should be kept in large cages that are coated. Avoid using cedar shavings when housing a chinchilla with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
Caring for chihuahuas can cause some unique problems because they are such small dogs. Keep the soft spot on a young chihuahua's head from being traumatized with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
When caring for a chinchilla, remember that they are crepuscular, which means that they are more active in the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. Base a chinchilla's diet around grasses and hay with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
Skunks are considered to be pretty smart animals that can be trained in a similar fashion to how dogs are trained. Discover how to reward a pet skunk with food with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
When breeding skunks, remember that it can take anywhere from 60 to 75 days for gestation to occur. Discover solutions for possible labor problems with skunks with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
Rabbits have a very thick fur that will be over-productive in the winter months. Promote overall skin and hair coat health for rabbits with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
A skunk farm is a domestically bred skunk facility in which skunks are bred in a similar way to dog facilities. Find out how to de-scent a skunk at birth with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
When it comes to skunk mating, in general, the males are polygamists that prefer multiple female partners. Find out if a female skunk is a delayed fertilizer with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
A person should never try to rescue a skunk from the wild, mostly because it could have rabies, which can be fatal to humans. Harbor pet skunks much like other small pets are kept with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
There are many types of exotic pets available for purchase, but many of them aren't legal in any state. Find out how to always research exotic pets with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
Rabbits eat many times during the day because they have a slow digestive process. Make sure a rabbit's diet is rich in vitamins, minerals and roughage with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
A breeder that wishes to domestically breed raccoons must have a permit. Check with local wildlife laws regarding raccoons with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
Tree squirrels typically make nests that are made out of leaves, pine needs and sticks. Find out when a squirrel will make a nest inside of a tree with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.
An exotic pet is a rare or unusual animal kept as a pet, or an animal kept as a pet that is not ordinarily thought of as a pet. Sometimes any unique or wild-looking pet is called an exotic pet, and this term may also be used for a species which is not indigenous to the owner's location. Many major pet stores and service providers tend to classify any animal besides cats, dogs, or fish as exotic. In this free video series, a veterinarian provides advice for taking care of a number of exotic pets. Discover how to adopt a squirrel, how to buy a pet raccoon and how to house a chinchilla. Learn about taking care of skunks and rabbits as well. Find out everything there is to know about researching, buying, mating, housing and feeding exotic pets.
Dr. James Talbott Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. In addition to providing general animal care for many different types of animals, Talbott also specializes in oncology, ultrasound procedures and endoscopy.dkdk
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