Fancy Rat (Rattus Norvegicus) Download and print the pdf version here. Adult Size - Males weigh from 300 – 550 grams. Females weigh from 250 – 450 grams. Their body length is around 7 inches. Life span – 2-4 years Male/female differences - Males are usually larger than females and they can be sexed by eyeing the [...]
With the holiday season coming, many people begin thinking about getting a cute little pet for their kids. It’s certainly hard to resist those cute little faces, the guinea pigs running around, the lounging rabbits, hamsters running in their wheels. But pets should not be an impulse purchase. We know that to be a responsible [...]
Rabbits and guinea pigs are some of the most popular pets, and for good reason: They are gentle, companionable, and easy to care for. Their diet is one of the most vital part of having a healthy and happy rabbit or guinea pig, although it can be confusing for some. Their diet has three components: [...]
Download the care sheet (pdf) Origin East Asia Size 2-20 inches Life Span 2-50 years Temperature 60°F-72°F Congratulations on your new pet! The following are some basic guidelines to help your fish live a long, healthy life. Historians believe that goldfish were amongst the first fish to be domesticated in China around the 9th century. [...]
Download care sheet (pdf) Adult Size 4 to 5 inches long Life Span 2 to 3 years Male/Female Differences Sexing hamsters is done by eyeing the distance between the urethra and the anus; the distance is further apart in males. Both are equally handleable. Females may be more defensive while trying to nest or raise [...]
The weather has changed and we’re all breaking out of our winter doldrums and getting outside! But with the heat comes some special considerations for our pets. Keep these tips in mind: Walk your dog in the early morning and evening, when the temperature is cooler. Provide plenty of shade and fresh water for dogs [...]
Download the care sheet (pdf) A guide to choosing the right vegetables for your pet So you’ve recently acquired an herbivore, like a tortoise or a rabbit? Or maybe you’ve taken home an omnivore, like a bearded dragon? In any case the clerk at the pet store told you that you would have to formulate [...]
Download Care Sheet (pdf) Adult Size 4 – 5 inches Life Span 16 years Male/Female Differences Sexing can be difficult. Females can be slightly larger than males, and males can develop larger, darker pads on their thumbs. Compatibility Keep singly, as uneven sized frogs will prey other each other. They also need a lot of [...]
Download care sheet (pdf) Adult Size Males up to 3 feet, females smaller. Life Span 10+ years. Male/Female Differences Male adult water dragons are crested and have large heads and jowls. The neck on the male is darker colored. Females have larger femoral pores and are smaller. Compatibility Keep in groups of one male up [...]
Download the care sheet (pdf) Adult Size Males range from 6 to 9 inches long while females range from 9 to 12 inches. Lifespan 20-40 years with proper care. Male/Female Differences Females are larger and have a smaller tail. Males have longer, thicker tails and longer front claws with the cloaca closer to the tip [...]