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Learn how to prevent disease in small animals. As a pet parent it is important to know when one of your small animals is diseased and how to treat it.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to take care of your small pet and ensure their safety and wellbeing even during power outage.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Learn about hamster habitats, bedding and nesting which will help your hamster to live a long and happy life.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Congratulations on deciding to bring a hamster into your family! Make sure you have their new home set up before their arrival with this essential hamster shopping supply list.
Updated on June 19th, 2026

Learn more about your pet gerbil as it is a loving, friendly and innately curious animal.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Have you considered a guinea pig? Guinea pigs are relatively affordable pets and are considered a good companions and social. But, bear in mind that guinea pigs do best when paired with another guinea pig of the same sex, which can increase your costs. The guinea pigs need a large cage to live in, which usually cost less than $50. Bedding, food and toys can get pricey, but you can save by purchasing fresh veggies on sale.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi Jack! I would recommend a pocket pet such as a guinea pig or a hamster. They are relatively low maintenance (you will have to change their cage regularly as well as feed and give water to daily), but are fine with being alone while you are at school. They are also great pets to have, I had a hamster growing up named Alvin and he was really cool. Good luck with becoming a vet in the future!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Sometimes the best place to get advise for fleas is from the locals or the local veterinarian. The reason for this is that fleas in certain geographic areas are more susceptible to certain products than others. For instance, when I lived in NY everyone used Frontline and loved it. When I went down to Virginia, everyone hated it and their animals would be crawling with fleas regardless of use. Here in Pennsylvania, it doesn't seem to work well either. I find that that the Seresto collar is the most effective product, and it is nice because it lasts or eight months. It can be purchased over the counter on websites such as amazon or at Walmart. Hope this helps.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
You can get dewormer for roundworms and hookworms from the store. Other types of dewormer though can only be purchased from your veterinarian. Make sure to save a sample of the worms and the stool and have your veterinarian look at it to determine what types of parasites are present because some of these worms can spread to humans and you need to know if there is a risk. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Not from us unfortunately, it's illegal for us to write prescriptions without seeing Patch in person. You need to have her seen by a vet to get her diagnosed and get her a prescription. Please take her into a vet today.
Updated on September 24th, 2025