•  Rabbits with food allergies often do well with raw oatmeal added to their diet.
•  Guinea pigs must have Vitamin C added to their diet.
•  Female Ferrets should always be spayed when they are six months old. This is to decrease the possibility of estrogen toxicity.
•  Hamster's as well as other rodents, should have their teeth checked regularly for overgrowth.
•  Snakes require live prey.
• Tumors/Cancers are very prevalent in hedgehogs.
•  Cats are very attracted to honeysuckle. We have many honeysuckle toys available.
•  Puppies can start training much earlier than six months old.
•  All exotic pets are susceptible to a draught in the house.
•  Candles, Teflon and household sprays can be poisonous to birds.

Before buying a puppy, you should talk to owners of dogs about the breed you are interested in. Gather as much information as you can. How many walks a day will my puppy need when an adult? Will it be too big to be in the house 24 hours a day? Will I have time to care for my pet dog once it is an adult?

Each breed was developed for a specific function and, as a result, his or her personality traits may not match your lifestyle. Be sure that you are completely familiar with the breed you are interested in before buying your puppy. Remember your puppy is depending on you to love and care for it!