There are several name pages on this site, but I would love to know your pet's names, and perhaps a little about yourself or how you named your pet as well! Afterall, this is About.com.

I will begin. My pet's names are Lola, Ruby, Frankie, Ares, Calypso, Cleopatra, Dusty and Antoinette. If you haven't already checked out my bio, now would be a good time. In addition to what is mentioned there, besides the goldfish and betta fish, my first pet was a budgerigar named Sunny because, well, he was yellow like the sun (come on, I was just a kid).

I am looking forward to getting to know you better!

If your pet's nails are curled like elbow macaroni, they are well overdue for a trim. Guinea pig, rabbit, reptile, sugar glider, and other pet's nails need trimming if they are not worn down from climbing or walking naturally.

With the right tools and help, you can learn to trim your pet's nails. You can ask your local veterinarian to teach you, or you can teach yourself.

If you are ever uncomfortable or unable to trim the nails, don't just let them continue to grow. Take them to a groomer, your veterinarian, or a petstore to have them trimmed to prevent them from getting stuck on something and injuring your pet.

Happy trimming!

Reptiles may shed their skin several times a year. Depending on the reptile, they may not eat, be very active, or appear much different than they normally do. It is important to recognize normal shedding behaviors in your pet to be able to spot any abnormalities.

Provide plenty of humidity in the form of water misting or shallow baths during shedding. The added moisture will help the old skin come off and prevent any shedding problems, like the loss of toes or eye caps remaining from dry environments.

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If your rabbit isn't urinating, or is only leaking or dripping urine, you should seek medical attention for your long-eared friend as soon as possible.

Your rabbit could have bladder stones obstructing his or her urethra, or the path the urine takes to exit the body. This causes serious harm to the rabbit and will prove to be fatal if not addressed within a day.

Like dogs and cats, rabbits and other exotic pets can become blocked. The longer the animal sits blocked, the worse the prognosis is. So when in doubt, get it checked out!