| Featured Articles - 2002 | |
12/18/02 - Hissing Cockroaches
Madagascar hissing cockroaches make an interesting pet for those of us without cockroach phobias. They are large, sturdy enough for gentle handling, and easy to care for!
12/17/02 - Insects and Spiders 101
Insects and spiders can make fascinating pets, and are ideal for some people since they are quiet, take up very little space, and do not demand attention. However, there are some things to consider before committing to an insect or spider as a pet.
12/03/02 - Top Rat Books
Rats make excellent pets because they are generally gentle and intelligent animals and are very social creatures. The books from this list will help the pet rat owner care for these wonderful pets properly.
11/19/02 - Top Turtle Care Books
Turtles and tortoises are popular pets, but are actually quite demanding as pets. To find out how to properly care for your pet turtle or tortoise and ensure a long and healthy life, investing in a good selection of books from this list is well worth the cost.
11/05/02 - Top Gerbil Care Books
Gerbils can make wonderful pets, but there seems to be a fair number of misconceptions about their care and behavior. Many older gerbil care books contain information that is false, so when looking for a good book about gerbils it is best to make sure you get a recently published book with up to date information.
10/22/02 - Green Anole Care Sheet
Green anoles are readily available in the pet trade. While the lizards are quite inexpensive, the proper tank set up is quite elaborate and expensive. However, once set up properly in a good environment, anoles are fairly hardy and easy to care for.
10/08/02 - Hamster Books
My top 7 picks for books about caring for hamsters. If you have a hamster or are thinking about getting one, consider adding one or more of these books to your bookshelf!
09/24/02 - The Pet Canary
Canaries are very popular pet birds. Colorful, sweet and easy to care for, find out if a canary is the right pet bird for you.
09/10/02 - Top Ten Ferret Toys
Ferrets love to play and there are many wonderful toys available for them to play with. Providing a variety of stimulating and safe ferret toys is a great way to keep your ferret entertained and happy.
08/27/02 - American Green Tree Frogs
The American green tree frog is one of the most commonly found tree frogs in the pet trade. Relatively easy to care for, this makes a good beginner tree frog. Find out the basics of housing and feeding green tree frogs in this article.
08/13/02 - Top 7 Books about Pet Cockatiel Care
Cockatiels are wonderful little parrots that are very popular as pets. There are many books available about cockatiels, but these are my picks for the best books on pet cockatiel care.
07/30/02 - Keeping Savannah Monitors
Savannah monitors have become quite popular in the pet trade. Among the monitor species, these are fairly good pets, but due to their size it can be difficult to meet their needs. Find out the basics of caring for Savannah monitors here.
07/17/02 - Insulinoma in Ferrets
Find out the signs that may signal the presence of this common ferret disease, and a brief rundown of treatment options.
07/03/02 - Budgies as Pets
Budgies are wonderful little parrots. Their charming personality is one reason they have become very popular as pets - find out more about their care here.
06/18/02 - Top Rabbit Cages
There are a lot of cages available for rabbits, but many are not great homes. Many are just too small or not well designed, but there are a few good bunny cages available online.
06/04/02 - Cockatiels as Pets
Cockatiels are popular little parrots that generally have a docile and charming personality. Find out more about cockatiels and keeping them as pets.
05/21/02 - Adrenal Disease in Ferrets
Adrenal disease is a very common disease of ferrets (at least in America), with the primary sign being hair loss. Find out more about signs to watch for, with links to excellent information about this condition.
05/07/02 - Top 10 Ferret Cages
Although ferrets need daily time outside their cage, they generally still spend a significant amount of time in their cages so need a good sized, interesting cage. Here's a brief rundown on some large ferret cages available online.
04/23/02 - Picking a Small Rodent
A comparison of hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats and guinea pigs with the emphasis on characteristics that commonly influence the decision about which kind of rodent to get.
04/11/02 - Ferret Ban in new Zealand
Why are ferrets being banned as pets in New Zealand?
04/02/02 - Blue Tongued Skinks
Basic information about keeping blue tongued skinks as pets.
03/25/02 - Top Rabbit Care Books
If a house rabbit is a part of your life, these are my picks for the best books to help you care for them.
03/19/02 - Rat Basics
Basic facts about domestic rats and advice on choosing them for pets.
03/12/02 - Reptiles for Beginners
Which lizards and snakes are good choices for owners that are new to reptiles?
03/06/02 - Sugar Glider Basics
Basic facts and information about sugar gliders, and links to information on their care.
02/18/02 - Caring for Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are amazing little creatures and make fascinating pets. Here's advice about caring for them.
02/12/02 - Ferret in the Family
Do ferrets make good family pets?
02/05/02 - Exotic Pet Names
Struggling with a name for your new pet? Browse through the names owners have submitted to this site, organized by type of animal or alphabetically.
01/27/02 - Fennec Foxes
A tiny canine (with impossibly large ears) that can make a good pet for the right person!
01/22/02 - Big Cats
A look at the suitability of non domestic cats such as bobcats, lynx, and lions as pets.
01/15/02 - Book Review: "Living With Wolfdogs"
A quick review of Nicole Wilde's book about many aspects of keeping wolfdogs as pets.
01/08/02 - Ball Python Basics
About ball pythons and a brief introduction to their care as pets.
01/08/02 - Top Ball Python Books
Good books for ball python owners.