Once you have adopted a healthy reptile, it is your responsibility to keep him healthy. All reptiles need: Enclosure of the proper size and orientation Sufficient humidity Water Suitable and safe substrate Furnishings Proper heating and thermal gradients Proper lighting Healthy food appropriate for the species Proper cleaning and disinfecting of enclosure, substrate, and furnishings […]
Prairie dogs are burrowing rodents native to the grasslands of North America. There are 5 species of prairie dog and the most commonly kept as a pet is the black tailed prairie dog. Prairie dogs require a lot of attention and have a long lifespan (8-12 years), so they are a significant commitment. Additionally, there […]
Some dogs may exhibit very strange chewing and eating behaviors and that includes putting wood on the menu. While there have been studies about why dogs chew wood, there is a lot of speculation, but only theories. One reason suggested is that in the wild, dogs chewed wood to appease their hunger when the prey […]
