December 4-11
Small Animal Treats This week only! 25% off All small animal treats on sale this week, including Vitakraft Oxbow Kaytee Our veterinary expert explains that offering occasional treats to your pet provides sensory enrichment. [...]
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 [...]
Savings August 13-19, 2017
Habitrail Cristal Regularly $45 Sale $29 + a free bag of hamster food Habitrail® Cristal is a perfect, secure habitat for hamsters. The cage is constructed of plastic and wiring for [...]
Pocket Pets
"Who would believe such pleasure from a wee ball o' fur?" — Irish Proverb ↓ Our Pocket Pets ↓ Fun Fact [...]
Allergy-friendly Pets
While there are no guarantees any pet will be completely hypoallergenic, some species and breeds are better choices. Start with your doctor or allergist. Ask [...]
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 hamsters, unlike chinchillas, are solitary pets. Syrian hamsters [...]
Casey and a Teddy Bear Hamster
A little, living teddy bear — disguised as a hamster.
Tristan and Lucie
Two girls and a pocket pet.
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 [...]
FAQ: Hamsters
What kind of hamsters do you carry? There are so many furry, friendly hamsters at The Animal Store that it’s hard to keep them straight, so I asked the staff for some info. They [...]
