Pet Pals: it’s get a pal for your pet day
Today, November 19, is Get a Pal for Your Pet Day. Happy Pet Owners We love our pets, and they love us. Research has shown [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Small Mammal Pets
"Animals are such agreeable friends ― they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." — George Eliot, Author ↓ Our Small Mammals ↓ Fun [...]
Kitana and the Guinea Pigs
We admit that Kitana is the cutest thing in this picture, but her cuteness is enhanced by the guinea pigs. Agree?
Guinea Pigs Make Great Pets
Peruvian Guinea Pig Probably the question we get asked most often here at The Animal Store is “What’s a good first pet for our family.” The answer is … it depends. Different [...]
Elizabeth and the guinea pig
A snuggle and a smile between a girl and her guinea pig.
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 [...]
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday
I’m excited to announce a couple of new regular features here on The Animal Store Blog. I get to see a lot of happy faces when pets meet their new families, like the guinea pig [...]
