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Pet Store Safety
Many of us have favorite pet stores and salespeople who go out of their way to meet all our needs. Some of us may choose a pet store because it’s located conveniently, they carry a special product for you, the prices are good or just for the pleasant atmosphere. Some pet shops offer other services […]
Hedgehog Heart Disease
Heart disease, particularly cardiomyopathy, is common in African pygmy hedgehogs. It is often undetected simply because it is not diagnosed until it’s too late. While there are different types of cardiomyopathy, the most common form in hedgehogs is dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy occurs when the heart muscle stretches and becomes weak, lowering the ability of […]
Spay/Neuter in Ferrets
Some ferret breeding facilities spay or neuter their ferrets before putting them up for sale. There are a number of reasons why a ferret should be “fixed.” With female ferrets, spaying helps prevent mammary cancer, uterine infections, uterine cancer, ovarian cysts. With males, prostate cancer and testicular cancer can be avoided. Female ferrets can become […]