We occasionally get questions from people worried about getting salmonella from birds or reptiles. Keeping your pets cage clean and washing your hands very well before and after you handle your animal can help prevent [...]
The hottest toy this year may be the Zhu Zhu pet hamster, but it doesn't hold a candle to the real thing. John Kass recently wrote in his Chicago Tribune column that "Evil fake hamsters don't deserve [...]
Pygmy hedgehogs may seem a little prickly on the outside, but some people who are allergic to cats or dogs find that they are not allergic to hedgehogs. Most people are surprised to learn that [...]
Happy New Year! We at The Animal Store Hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you soon. According to the Centers for Disease control, owning a [...]
"… watching fish swim in an aquarium has been shown to decrease spikes in blood pressure caused by stress and tension." — Dr. Stacey M. Kerr, family physician "Research Supports Pets' Healing Power" The Press [...]
