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Top 10 Fun Facts About Iguanas
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), April 28, 2017Commonly kept as house pets, green iguanas are large, tree-climbing lizards native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. They also are found in the wild as feral populations in Florida,… Full Article ›
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The Top 10 Things to Know About Chinchillas
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), April 25, 2017Chinchillas are charming, small rodents originating from South America, where they are now nearly extinct from being hunted for their thick coats. They are adapted to live at high elevations, where… Full Article ›
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Get to Know the Leopard Gecko
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), April 19, 2017As an exotic veterinarian, I am frequently asked about what reptiles make good starter pets for families and individuals. One that I always like to recommend is the leopard gecko. While there are… Full Article ›
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February Is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month: 10 Things You Should Know About Pet Bunnies
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), February 6, 2017With nearly 50 breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, rabbits come in all sizes and colors, and make terrific pets in the right circumstances. Although they do need exercise… Full Article ›
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Hedgehog Day: 8 Things to Know About These Prickly Creatures
By Vetstreet Staff, February 2, 2017Guess what? Feb. 2 is Hedgehog Day. Yes, it is also Groundhog Day. Confused? Groundhog Day actually originates from Hedgehog Day. You see, way back in the day, German settlers brought the tradition… Full Article ›
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Want a Pet Reptile? Consider a Skink
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), November 29, 2016Although many people don’t know what a skink is, they actually make great reptile pets and have become increasingly popular in the past few years. Perhaps the most popular pet skink is the… Full Article ›
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10 Tips to Help Teach Your Parrot to Talk
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), September 21, 2016Polly want a cracker? Many people get parrots as pets because they are hoping to have a fun level of verbal interaction with these unique and intelligent creatures. Peoples’ perception of avian… Full Article ›
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Train a Pig? You Can — And You Should!
By Mikkel Becker, September 14, 2016Believe it or not, pigs can benefit tremendously from training. Training can help channel a pig’s natural behaviors into acceptable outlets and teach behaviors that can make everyday life simple for… Full Article ›
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Bird Boarding or Babysitting: What Every Pet Owner Should Ask
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), July 28, 2016I often hear bird owners say that they never go away on vacation because they can’t find anyone they trust to take care of their pets. Yet there are many reputable bird sitters and boarding… Full Article ›
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Cutest Baby Goat Videos
By Laura Cross, July 1, 2016Say what you will about viral videos of cats and dogs — goats are truly having a moment on the internet. We can’t get enough of them! Our daydreams are all about owning mini goat farms in the… Full Article ›
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Want a Backyard Goat? 10 Things to Consider
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), June 23, 2016You may have heard the expression, “He really gets my goat!” But what do you get, when you get a goat? People think about getting backyard goats for lots of reasons: for milk, entertainment and… Full Article ›
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7 Cute Hedgehogs That Will Brighten Your Day
By Laura Cross , June 10, 2016Spiky, cuddly and undeniably cute — we can’t get enough of hedgehogs these days. All they have to do is eat a tiny snack or take a nap to win our hearts! Since we’re so enamored with these prickly… Full Article ›