What is an axolotl?
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
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
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
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, [...]
Traveling with Pets by Car
It’s summer time and many families are ready to hit the road. If you plan to travel with your pet, new products and services are popping up all the time to make things easier. [...]
Pet Photo Contest — 30th Anniversary Celebration
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
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
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
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
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 [...]
