Ask the Vet … about Adopting Chinchillas
You asked: What should I know about adopting a chinchilla? Answer: Chinchillas are social. We highly recommend the book Behavior of Exotic Pets by Valarie V. Tynes as a way to begin to understand any [...]
Ask the Vet … about Bunnies!
Welcome to Ask the Vet, a new regular feature here on The Animal Store Blog. We have teamed up with the great veterinarians at Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital, who will answer your most pressing pet questions [...]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 15-21, 2016 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. As the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds us, no matter how nice they are, all dogs can bite. It’s up to people to do [...]
Now You Can Ask the Vet
Every pet owner has questions. Lots and lots of questions. And that's a good thing. The more questions you ask, the better you will be able to care for your pet. Our expert staff [...]
Pets are Good for You—but you knew that
More and more research is proving that pet ownership and the bonds we create with our pet family does a lot of good for human beings. The unconditional love they offer literally does our hearts [...]
Winter Tips for Pets
Well, we knew it was coming and it's finally here: Winter, with a capital W. If your pup is anything like our Hazel, then snow is just about the best thing in the world. But [...]
Why We Don’t Sell Fire-Bellied Newts
The Animal Store is no longer selling Fire-bellied Newts at this time. A fungal infection known as Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans has infiltrated the supply chain, and this fungus represents a significant threat to the entire native amphibian [...]
Richardson Ground Squirrel
Stacy and a Richardson ground squirrel
