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What is an axolotl?

What is an axolotl?

Kenn2022-09-20T13:02:44-05:00Categories: Allergy-friendly Pets, Exotic Pets, Pets, The Animal Store|Tags: Aquariums, axolotls, Fish, Salamanders|

What the heck is an axolotl? It looks like something ancient or from another planet, with its big eyes, frilly gills, and seemingly smiling face. In fact, axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are native [...]

Meet Teddy our new family Bernedoodle puppy

Meet Teddy our new family Bernedoodle puppy

Kenn2022-09-04T22:42:28-05:00Categories: Animal Store News, Animals, Happy Pet Owners, Kenn Bearman, Pets|Tags: Dogs, Puppies|

Happy Pet Owners Our family has a new personal pet — a mini Bernedoodle puppy we've named Teddy. Teddy Bearman. He's just 12 weeks old and the sweetest guy. [...]

Pet Hydration Awareness Month

Pet Hydration Awareness Month

Kenn2022-07-20T22:08:13-05:00Categories: Animals, Pet Information, Pets|Tags: Exotic Pets, Pet Resources, Pet Safety|

General Guidelines for Pet Hydration Scorching temperatures this summer remind us that July is Pet Hydration Awareness Month. An animal's body is up to 80% water (whereas humans are [...]

Chocolate Poisoning in Pets

Chocolate Poisoning in Pets

Kenn2022-07-07T19:16:04-05:00Categories: Animals, Pet Information, Pets|Tags: Pet Safety|

Today is World Chocolate Day, which is great for humans. But before you celebrate, we'd like to remind everyone that chocolate is toxic to most pets. Most animals are susceptible to chocolate poisoning, [...]

Pet Photo Contest — 30th Anniversary Celebration

Pet Photo Contest — 30th Anniversary Celebration

Kenn2022-05-20T23:37:27-05:00Categories: Animal Store News, Animals, Happy Pet Owners, Pets, The Animal Store|Tags: Contests & Giveaways|

Happy Pet Owners It's hard to believe, but The Animal Store has been serving pet families in greater Chicagoland for 30 years! We opened our doors on [...]

Pet Dental Health Month

Pet Dental Health Month

Kenn2022-02-02T17:23:21-06:00Categories: Animals, Exotic Pets, Kenn Bearman, Pet Information, Pets|Tags: Bunnies, Cat Treats, Cats, Chews, Dog Treats, Dogs, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Pet Health, Rabbits, Rodents, Treats|

More on Pet Health It's February, and there is a lot to celebrate: Black History Month (which got its start here in Chicago), Valentine's Day, and [...]

Bird Enrichment

Bird Enrichment

Kenn2022-01-27T01:42:15-06:00Categories: Animals, Ask the Vet, Pets, The Animal Store|Tags: Baby Birds, Bird Toys, Birds, Parrots, Small Birds|

Here at The Animal Store, we love birds. If you love birds, then you'll love this video by veterinarian Dr. Laurie Hess. She explains how you can provide bird enrichment by encouraging natural foraging [...]

Baby ferret FernGully and happy pet owner Phifer

Baby ferret FernGully and happy pet owner Phifer

Kenn2022-01-26T18:51:54-06:00Categories: Animals, Happy Pet Owners, Pets, Wordless Wednesday|Tags: Ferrets, Small Animals, Small Mammals|

Wordless Wednesday 52. Baby ferret, FernGully, shows off happy pet owner Phifer #WW More Ferrets More Happy Pet Owners Ferret Care

Dwarf Netherland rabbit and happy owner Tahlia

Dwarf Netherland rabbit and happy owner Tahlia

Kenn2022-01-26T18:54:28-06:00Categories: Animals, Happy Pet Owners, Pets, The Animal Store, Wordless Wednesday|Tags: Bunnies, Netherland Dwarf Rabbit, Rabbits, Small Mammals, Wordless Wednesday|

Wordless Wednesday 51. This dwarf Netherland rabbit found a forever home with happy pet owner Tahlia #WW More Rabbits More Happy Pet Owners Rabbit Care [...]