Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China/Japan Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 7-15 lbs. Life span: about 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with gentle children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Japanese Chin? Although its name implies otherwise, the Japanese Chin is native to China. It […]
Hedgehogs have about 44 wee teeth, incisors, premolars, molars and canines, just like humans. Their teeth surface at 3 weeks old. Hedgehogs’ teeth need the same care as that of other pets. It may be difficult to brush your hedgehog’s teeth, but they should at least be checked by an exotic pet veterinarian. Your vet […]
(submitted by Ann Henning, a friend) Milo joined his forever family when he was found at an Oakland, CA adoption event in January 2006. Milo was 4 1/2 years old at the time, a Labrador mix with double dew claws on both hind legs. He had a facial scar that attested to past suffering he […]
