Ask the Vet: Can rabbits be litter trained?
by Dr. Kristin Valdez Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital You asked: Can rabbits be litter trained? Answer Yes! Rabbits can be litter trained. You need a little [...]
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 claims to eliminate the need for water changes [...]
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 has an allergy to a particular kind of [...]
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 Animal Store are absolutely harmless. There isn’t a [...]
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 are mostly agoraphobic, which means they are frightened [...]
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. Snake owners leave the enclosure open or unlocked. [...]
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. Generally, hatchlings eat every week then, as they [...]
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 off. You can add an automatic timer to [...]
FAQ: Easter Bunnies
Why don’t you sell bunnies for Easter? We love bunnies here at The Animal Store and we sell a lot of cute ones to people who really want a pet rabbit. But [...]
FAQ: Small Animals and Chewing
Why does my small animal need something to chew on? Many small animals have special teeth (called open-rooted teeth) that grow continuously. Some pets with teeth that never stop growing include: all [...]
