General issues about health and safety that are applicable to any exotic pets, and information on zoonoses, animal diseases that can be passed to humans.
An explanation of herbivore teeth and why they need to be trimmed.
A 2008 report from the American Academy of Pediatrics states that families with young children should avoid exotic pets due to the risks of illness or injury. What are the risks and what can be done to minimize them?
How to prevent salmonella infections from pet reptiles.
Tips to help keep your exotic pets safe at Halloween.
A look at how the holidays can be stressful and even dangerous for our pets.
In warmer months it is very important to make sure our pets do not get overheated or dehydrated. This is especially true for cold-blooded pets that rely on external temperatures to regulate their body temperatures. Here's some advice to help exotic pets cope with heat.
Some steps you can take if your small pet has escaped and is hiding out somewhere in your home.
How to include your pet in your plan in case of a natural disaster.
What is a zoonosis? What are some examples related to exotic pets?
A discussion of the risks of contracting Salmonella from reptiles, from your About.com guide.
A recent report about cases of human Salmonella linked to pet hamsters, mice and rats sparked a fair amount of media attention. It is important to heed the warnings associated with this information without panicking.
Information on lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus, LCMV, a zoonosis that is transmissable from hamsters, mice and other rodents to people.
An outbreak of monkeypox linked to pet prairie dogs and Gambian pouched rats in the US led the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a joint order that banned the import of several African rodents and also the transport, sale or release of pet prairie dogs.
Information about a Health Canada Advisory - about hamsters and other rodents in parts of Canada that are possibly infected with a disease called Tularemia, which can also infect people.
An overview of psittacosis, which can be devastating to pet birds and can also cause serious illness in people.
Pet birds are extremely susceptible to a wide variety of household dangers, and owners need to be vigilant about protecting their birds from dangers throughout the home.
