Chinchillas are social animals and in the wild they live together in what is called herds. As prey animals, they are very cautious and can be shy and frightened when faced with new situations. When bringing your chinchilla home, give him/her time to get used to the new surroundings. As they are so easily startled, […]
Although there are many products available that claim to heal, there is no scientific proof that they do. But there is one product that can be effective. It has a long name: Silver Sodium Zirconium Phosphate Polyurethane Foam Wound Dressing. That’s a mouthful and it’s shortened to SPF Dressing. Researchers have found that while SPF […]
Finding a veterinarian for your exotic pet may not be simple and is best done before adoption, so you don’t discover too late that you can’t provide your pet with adequate health care. Veterinarian schools focus on common domesticated animals so many vets aren’t trained to care for some of the more exotic pets. Your […]
