http://amherst.wgrz.com/news/pets/northtowns-pet-blog-cool-summers-pets/57385 Protect Dogs, Cats, Birds and Exotics from the Heat After a long winter and a spring thaw, we’re eager to get back out into the sunshine and enjoy the long days and warm nights with neighbors, friends and family. And for many of us, “family” includes our pets. In fact, including your pets [...]
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WGRZ.com Northtowns Pet Blog: Cool Summers for Pets July 19, 2011
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Snakes as Pets
Snakes are fascinating, and with regular handling can be quite tame. However, snakes are obviously not the right pets for everyone. They have unique requirements and should only be kept by those with the commitment to understand and meet their needs. If you are new to pet snakes, find out what you should consider before [...]
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Health Alerts for Reptile Owners
With an increasing interest in alternative pets, it is estimated that more than 3 percent of American households own at least one reptile. Unfortunately, many of these pets carry germs that can make people sick. The most common of these pathogens is salmonella. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that nearly 100,000 Americans get [...]
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