General Information Turtles have several unique problems; understanding these problems will allow you to better care for your pet and minimize future health care issues. Cystic Calculi Commonly called bladder stones, these occur when minerals from the diet form crystals, which then … [Read more...]
Owning A Pet Turtle
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General Information Several species of turtles are available for purchase as pets. By far the most common species is the popular box turtle, which will be the subject of this discussion. Check with your veterinarian about specific requirements for your pet if you happen to own another species of … [Read more...]
Housing Your Pet Turtle
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What type of cage does my turtle require? Turtles may be housed inside or outside, depending upon environmental conditions and owner preference. Discuss the best option with your veterinarian. If you choose to house your turtles indoors, a 10 or 20-gallon aquarium is usually … [Read more...]
Feeding Your Pet Turtle
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What do turtles eat? Turtles are both herbivorous and carnivorous, which means that they eat both plant and animal based foods. As a guideline, your turtle's diet should be about 50% plant-based material and 50% animal-based material. Be sure to discuss a specific diet for your turtle with … [Read more...]
Common Diseases Of Pet Turtles
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What are some of the common diseases of pet turtles? Common conditions of pet turtles include Vitamin A deficiency, respiratory diseases, abscesses, shell infections and fractures, and parasites. What are the signs of these diseases? Vitamin A deficiency occurs as a result of feeding … [Read more...]
Toucans And Toucanettes
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General Characteristics There are approximately 35 (or more) species of Toucans and Toucanettes (family Ramphastidae) including the smaller, slender Aracaris. They are found in Central and South America. Their most outstanding feature is the large, elongate, hollow beak that varies in coloration … [Read more...]
Owning A Pet Sugar Glider
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General Information Sugar gliders are small nocturnal (they are more active at night and generally sleep during the day) animals. Like kangaroos, they are marsupials and possess a pouch in which the female sugar glider raises her young. In the wild, they live in New Guinea and Australia in tropical … [Read more...]
Housing Your Pet Sugar Glider
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What type of cage does my sugar glider require? Sugar gliders should be housed in as large a cage as is practical. Space should be allowed for climbing. The minimum size cage that is recommended is 36x24x36 inches. Wire cages allow for adequate ventilation; wire should be spaced no more than … [Read more...]
Feeding Your Pet Sugar Glider
December 12, 2011 by
What do sugar gliders eat? Sugar gliders are omnivorous in the wild. As captive pets, it is essential to feed a diet that approximates what they eat in the wild in order to prevent problems; dietary-related diseases such as obesity, malnutrition, and osteodystrophy are among the more common … [Read more...]
Common Diseases Of Pet Sugar Gliders
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What are some of the common diseases of pet sugar gliders? Common conditions of pet sugar gliders include obesity, nutritional osteodystrophy, malnutrition, traumatic injuries, and stress-related disorders. Sugar gliders can also be afflicted with various respiratory problems, neurologic … [Read more...]
