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, [...]
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 [...]
The Purple Cow Visits our Exotic Pets
Happy Pet Owners Here's a brief look at our visit with folks from the Purple Cow @ Home. See their complete visit here. Recently, our friends [...]
Virginia Opossum
More on Virginia Opossums The Animal Store sometimes offers captive-bred Virginia Opossums for sale. We are a USDA and IL-DNR licensed dealer. All our pets are ethically and legally sourced. [...]
Coronavirus and Your Pets
Keep up to date This situation is developing quickly and recommendations change frequently. Click below for the latest information from the experts. AVMA on the Coronavirus WSAVA Word Small Animal Veterinary [...]
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 [...]
Ask the Vet about Small Animal Enrichment
by Dr. Kristin Valdez Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital In addition to spending time with your pet and socializing him or her, did you know that small animal enrichment is vital to your pet’s well-being [...]
March 2018 Savings
The Animal Store Alphabet Book Buy 1, get 1 FREE The Animal Store Alphabet Book introduces children to the wide variety of pets that join our families. Signed by the author, these colorful hardcover [...]
Ask the Vet about Bird Enrichment
by Dr. Kristin Valdez Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital More on birds Just imagine if you were left in your room all day, every day. You would probably get very [...]
