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Savings June-July 2017
25% off koi, pond foods, and aquarium decorations We're celebrating 25 years of serving Chicagoland's pet families by giving you 25% off—a different deal each month. [...]
Heartworm Awareness Month
by Dr. Kristin Claricoates Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know. What animals need to [...]
FAQ: Aquarium Water Changes
Is there a filter I can buy that eliminates the need for regular water changes? No one enjoys doing water changes, so a filter that [...]
FAQ: Allegies and Pets
Are there any pets that don't cause allergies? Allergies are no fun, especially if you really want a pet and someone in your family [...]
FAQ: Scary Animals
Aren't you afraid of that ________ (snake, lizard, tarantula … fill in the blank)? No. Hollywood movies notwithstanding, most of the animals at The [...]
FAQ: Snake Cages
Isn't that cage too small for a snake? Many customers are concerned that a snake can’t stretch out in its cage or tank. Snakes [...]
FAQ: Escaping Snakes
How can I stop my snake from escaping? There isn’t a snake in the world that is Houdini. Snakes do not escape. [...]
FAQ: Feeding Snakes
How often do you feed that snake? The age and size of the snake dictates how often it will be offered a meal. [...]
FAQ: Warming Lights
Do I keep the warming light on over my reptile cage 24 hours a day? No. The general rule is 12 hours on, 12 hours [...]
Big Savings this Weekend
There are all kinds of big savings going on this weekend at The Animal Store. Here are just of few of the deals. Sale ends 5:00 p.m. [...]
Ask the vet … are reptiles scary?
by Dr. Kristin Claricoates Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital Some may call them cute Others are a little wary. Don’t be afraid, though, Reptiles aren’t that scary! [...]
Fall is for Ferret
OK, we're about a week early (fall officially starts Tuesday, September 22), but we're really excited about ferrets. So excited, in fact, that for every ferret we [...]
Green Cheek Conure
It's been a while since our last Wordless Wednesday, so here are some happy new pet owners to brighten your day: Mikaela and her dad Michael [...]
Photos from the Harry Potter Party with The Animal Store
Here are some of our favorite photos from launch party of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, held in conjunction with the City of Evanston and [...]
Harry Potter, The Animal Store, and Magical Creatures
Did you know that Kenn (that's right, our own Kenn Bearman, owner of The Animal Store) leads a double life. By day—and to the Muggle World—he is [...]
Ask the Vet … about Hamsters
Russian Dwarf hamster* You asked: What should I know about adopting a hamster? Answer: Dwarf hamsters are solitary or social; Syrian hamsters are solitary Syrian hamsters and Chinese [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
