Chinchillas and Cats
"I have a cat -- can I get a chinchilla?" was a question I received via email. My answer was somewhat non-committal since it depends an awful lot on the...
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:36:12 +0000

Homemade Hamster Toys: Play Tubes from File Folders
Photo © 2006 Lianne McLeod, Licensed to About.com, Inc. I came across this nifty idea the other day, and thought it was such a simple and neat idea that I had...
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:07:10 +0000

Feeding Your Ferret
The science of ferret nutrition has come a long way in the past few years, and how there are a number of premium ferret diets available. Ferrets have unique digestive...
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:15:39 +0000

7 foot "Python" Shot after Attacking Truck
Sounds a bit like something out of a horror movie, but I am having a hard time imagining any of this actually happening, to be honest. According to...
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:05:02 +0000

How to Choose a Healthy Reptile
Bearded DragonsPhoto © 2006 Lianne McLeod, Licensed to About.com, Inc. Reptiles in the pet trade may stressed and sometimes ill as a result of conditions they experienced before being obtained by...
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:47:17 +0000

Finding a Lost Hamster
Hamsters can be good escape artists, and they also get lost for a variety of other reasons. They are pretty good at finding a cozy hiding spot and staying...
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:40:18 +0000

Hermit Crabs That Have Lost Legs
Occasionally hermit crabs will lose a leg or claw, and while it isn't a death sentence, it is a sign that you need to carefully evaluate your crab care techniques...
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:14:08 +0000

Pets for Small Spaces
I've always thought how difficult it would be if I had to live where I couldn't keep the pets I wanted. I've been lucky to have more or less...
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:45:18 +0000

Interesting Ferret Story
Update August 21, 2008: an interim agreement was reached to allow the disabled woman to once again take her ferret on Ottawa's public transit (Ferret allowed back on Ottawa...
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:23:22 +0000