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What do snakes eat?

Posted Jan 10th, 2023 in Core Care, Exotics, Exotics Behavior, Exotics Breeds, Exotics Core Care, Exotics Holistic Care, Exotics Nutrition, Exotics Services Treatment, Exotics Tips Advice, Holistic Care, Nutrition, Reptile, Services & Treatment, Tips & Advice

Many people think snakes rely on mice as their common food source. However, this is not entirely true. We answer the question of what snakes eat and how to go about feeding them. 

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Iguana as a Pet: What You Should Know

Posted Dec 9th, 2022 in Behavior, Conditions & Illnesses, Core Care, Exotics, Exotics Behavior, Exotics Core Care, Exotics Tips Advice, Reptile, Services & Treatment, Tips & Advice

If you are thinking about getting your pet a green or blue iguana, you'll need a few things to prepare for a life of reptile parenthood. Today, we discuss what you'll need to know before adopting an iguana lizard as a pet.  

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The 5 Best Pet Lizards for Beginners

Posted Nov 8th, 2022 in Breeds, Exotics, Exotics Breeds, Exotics Tips Advice, Specialty, Tips & Advice

Lizards can be fun and low-maintenance, which can make them great pets. That said, it's important to understand the care requirements for the lizard you choose and ensure you're up to take on the job. Today, we list the top 5 lizards recommended for beginners.

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Are rabbits rodents?

Posted Sep 27th, 2022 in Exotics, Exotics Core Care, Exotics Specialty, Exotics Tips Advice, Small Mammals, Specialty, Tips & Advice

There's some confusion about whether rabbits are rodents. In this article, our vets explain the differences between the two. We also share some tips for caring for and feeding your pet rabbit. 

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What to Know Before Purchasing an Exotic Pet

Posted Sep 20th, 2022 in Exotics, Exotics Core Care, Exotics Tips Advice, Small Mammals, Small Mammals Core Care, Small Mammals Tips Advice, Tips & Advice

As long as owners understand the importance of caring for an exotic pet's specific environmental, nutritional and veterinary needs, small exotic mammals can make excellent pets. Today, our veterinarians discuss some popular exotics and explain what to consider before buying. 

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Budgie Care for Beginners

Posted Aug 30th, 2022 in Avian, Behavior, Exotics, Exotics Behavior, Exotics Breeds, Exotics Conditions Illnesses, Exotics Core Care, Exotics Nutrition, Exotics Prevention, Exotics Routine Exams, Exotics Services Treatment, Exotics Specialty, Exotics Tips Advice, Nutrition, Prevention, Services & Treatment, Specialty, Tips & Advice

Whether you are new to bird ownership, or an experienced avian pet parent, budgies can be ideal small pets. These delightful little birds are easy to care for but big in character. Our network vets offer a few tips on how to care for your budgie.

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5 Species of Pet Bird to Consider

Posted Apr 20th, 2022 in Avian, Breeds, Exotics, Exotics Breeds, Exotics Specialty, Exotics Tips Advice, Specialty, Tips & Advice

For first-time bird owners, friendly and gentle are probably must-have characteristics in your new winged friend. If you're looking for the friendliest types of bird species that love human companionship, our vets have some valuable insight. 

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Best Birds for First Time Bird Owners

Posted Mar 16th, 2022 in Avian, Behavior, Breeds, Exotics, Exotics Behavior, Exotics Breeds, Exotics Core Care, Exotics Nutrition, Exotics Tips Advice, Tips & Advice

Thinking about getting a bird as a pet? Here, vets share some of the birds they recommend for first-time owners, including some important characteristics to consider.

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Burmese Python Facts

Posted Mar 2nd, 2022 in Breeds, Exotics, Exotics Behavior, Exotics Breeds, Exotics Core Care, Exotics Nutrition, Exotics Prevention, Exotics Routine Exams, Exotics Tips Advice, Reptile, Specialty, Tips & Advice

Caring for a Burmese Python requires extensive planning, education, and supervision. Today we are here to provide information that should be considered before owning a pet Python.

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The 10 Best Types of Pet Birds

Posted Mar 1st, 2022 in Avian, Behavior, Breeds, Exotics, Exotics Behavior, Exotics Breeds, Exotics Nutrition, Exotics Specialty, Exotics Tips Advice, Specialty, Tips & Advice

Birds can make for some of the most gentle, friendly, and long-lived pets you can invite into your home. Read on to learn 10  vet favorites for companion birds that'll brighten up your home.

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