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Ok

everyone! I entered my lil Luna's photo into the Petco Foundation

Calendar Photo Contest. I hope she wins the December spot (since she is

pictured in a Christmas tree).







Anyhow, if you believe Luna is the best for the December spot (She will not be offended if you think Spot or Scooter is better :P ) then please create

a zootoo account and vote for her!



Here is… Continue

With my line of work I come across a lot of stupid pet owners (SPO) that I wish i could just tell off, but being that I work for a corporation, speaking my mind is frowned upon.



5-26-2008

A man comes into the store with his granddaughter caring a box. This is always a bad sign and I immediately know that he wants to abandon an animal. He walks up to me and asks me to take this dwarf hamster off his hands. He then tell my manager and I that he bought the hamster for his… Continue

I will be adding to this blog as I find articles, videos, etc. So keep an eye out for the new and interesting!



An article from the New York Times: Smart, Curious, Ticklish. Rats?… Continue

Many first time rat owners don't realize that rats will play with toys as long as there is a goal behind it. Some toys are seen as ways to keep teeth at a healthy length, or to get a treat out of. Some just keep your ratties entertained. :3



BIRD TOYS: Yes, any bird toy made of plastic, wood, or rawhide, makes a good toy for your rats!



BIRD PERCHES: You can use bird ladders as well, to help ratties get around.



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I am part of a rat community on livejournal.com

and I come across a lot of

posts asking about how to make their rats one story cage, into a

multilevel cage. Most of the cages in question are these kind of cages,

which are made for rabbits, cavies, and ferrets. Depending on the size

of the cage, the most rats that can fit in these cage… Continue

Here are some excellent websites for ratty owners. Most of

these are where I get most of my information from. :3



The Rat Fan Club! -founded buy Debbie "The Rat Lady" Ducommun, who

is very knowledgeable when it comes to rat care. She has also

written a rat health care book which many rat vets use as a base to their practice. Check

out her "Rat Info" section on articles about Diet, behaviors, health,

etc. This is the best… Continue

I am going to list the treats found in stores, that are

good for ratties. Don't forget! While it may be very tempting to

give your animal baby a lot of treats (especially when they give you

that adorable "treat!?" look) remember that treats should only make up

10% of any animals diet. You don't have to be very strict on this

rule, but it helps your animal baby in the long run.



On to the treats and chews!



Found in the Small Animal… Continue