New York Exotics Vet

New York has a huge list of available exotics vets and now that huge list is available to you and your pet!  Take a look and find the best exotics vet for you in New York.

New York Exotics Vet originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 at 02:23:40.

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Hamster Teeth

Hamsters have teeth that continue to grow throughout their entire lives.  Without things to help hamsters keep their teeth filed down, such as chew toys, those teeth can cause some serious problems.  Read all about it in "Hamster Teeth."

Hamster Teeth originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 01:20:09.

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New Mexico Exotics Vet

Welcome New Mexico to the list of state exotics vets!  You can now easily find the perfect exotics vet for you if you live in or near New Mexico!

New Mexico Exotics Vet originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at 01:58:58.

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Phasmid Color Change Study

If you have a phasmid, specifically the Vietnamese walking stick, you should contribute your color change observations for the color change study.  A student at the University of Education in Karlsruhe is collecting data to try and figure out the cause of different color changes (what makes them turn brown versus green, etc.).

You can submit data via e-mail to admin@sticktalk.com.

Phasmid Color Change Study originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at 01:26:51.

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Iguana Intestinal Blockages

Green iguanas sometimes eat things they shouldn't like socks, rocks, and other inedible objects.  These objects cause a problem when they cause a blockage in your iguana's stomach or intestines.

Read up on the danger your iguana could be in with the new article, "Iguana Intestinal Blockages."

Iguana Intestinal Blockages originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 01:26:04.

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Pet Lynx Bites Girlfriend in Washington

A man's pet lynx in Bellevue, Washington bit his girlfriend after escaping from his cage.

The woman has severe bite wounds on her arm but is expected to be alright.

Lynx are illegal to keep as pets in Washington state and the cat is currently in quarantine.

Pet Lynx Bites Girlfriend in Washington originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 12:29:45.

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Monkey Bites Three People in North Carolina

A pet monkey escaped from his home in a North Carolina and bit three people while running around scared.

Monkeys are illegal to keep as pets in Asheville, North Carolina, along with the drugs that were found in the home of the woman who owned the monkey.

The monkey, a marmoset named Cous Cous, was euthanized.

Monkey Bites Three People in North Carolina originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 12:25:29.

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Mouse, Hamster, and Rat Food Recall

Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro-Health formula for mice, rats, and hamsters has been recalled for possible Salmonella contamination.  Deaths have been reported.

Please stop feeding this food immediately if you have been feeding it to your pets!

Mouse, Hamster, and Rat Food Recall originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 12:21:31.

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Chinchilla Teeth

If you have a pet chinchilla you should read up on their teeth.  Chinchilla teeth can cause a number of issues including not allowing your pet to eat when they become overgrown.

Find out what to do if your chinchilla has a problem with his teeth and know what to look for to prevent issues in the new article, "Chinchilla Teeth."

Chinchilla Teeth originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 01:20:42.

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New Hampshire Exotics Vets

Next on the state-by-state list of exotics vets - New Hampshire!

Go check out the new list of vets that see birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets in New Hampshire now!

New Hampshire Exotics Vets originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Sunday, May 6th, 2012 at 01:14:28.

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