Ferret Facts Information about keeping ferrets as pets, including a care guide and some facts about ferrets. A Ferret in the Family A discussion of negative publixity about ferrets and whether ferrets can be good family pets Guinea Pigs as Pets Facts about guinea pigs, what to consider when choosing a guinea pig, finding and choosing a guinea pig, care of guinea pigs. Guinea Pigs 101 A collection of resources about guinea pigs, from basic guinea pig care to ideal gifts for any guinea pig owners on your list. Feeding Guinea Pigs Guidelines for Feeding your guinea pig incluing meeting their vitamin c requirments. Chinchilla Cages Information on choosing a cage for your chinchilla and how to set it up for your chinchilla's comfort African Giant Millipedes Introduction to african giant millipedes as pets including care, housing and feeding information Goats as Pets Some things to consider if you are thinking about getting a pet goat. Zebra Finches as Pets About zebra finches as pets - what to expect from a pet finch. Raccoons as Pets A look at the characteristics of raccoons and whether they make good pets African Pygmy Hedghogs as Pets A quick guide to hedgehogs as pets, and basic care information. Tarantulas as Pets What you need to know before getting a tarantula, and choosing a pet tarantula Leopard Frogs Introduction to keeping leopard frogs as pets, including housing and feeding information Keeping Frogs as Pets Information and resources about keeping frogs as pets Frogs as Pets Keeping frogs as pets - pros and cons, what to consider before choosing a frog, good frog species for beginners, and links to care sheets. Toys for Pet Rabbits Some ideas for inexpensive and creative toys for your pet rabbit. Congo and Timneh African Grey Parrots What you need to know about choosing an African grey parrot as a pet including their characteristics and a basic care guide. Feeding Pet Rabbits A guide to properly feeding pet rabbits, who need ample roughage and fresh vegetables in their diets. Wood Shavings The problems with wood shavings as pet bedding and litter, especially cedar shavings and possibly pine shaving. Monkeypox Leads to Permanent Restrictions in Pet Trade Monkeypox Leads to Interim Final Order from CDC and FDA banning the trade of Prairie dogs, Gambian rats, and other African rodents in the US Monkeypox, Prairie Dogs, and Gambian Rats Information on the monkeypox outbreak in the US attributed to contact with pet prairie dogs, who were exposed to an infected Gambian Giant Rat Gambian Giant Pouched Rats as Pets Information on the characteristics of Gambian Giant Pouched Rats and their care in captivity Monkeypox Leads to Embargo A June 2003 outbreak of monkeypox in the US led to an emergency embargo on the import of rodents from Africa as well as the sale or distribution of prairie dogs and African rodents within the US Parrot Nutrition 101 What constitutes a nutritious and balanced diet for pet parrots? Start with a good formulated diet and go from there. Switching Your Bird from Seeds to Pellets - Tips A healthy diet for parrots should include a formulated diet (pellets) as well as fresh foods such as vegetables, and here's some tips on converting the picky eather to a formulated diet |