Which Popular Pets Should Not Be Kept With Ferrets?
Author: Haley Pearson | The Modern FerretIf you are a ferret owner or thinking about bringing a pet ferret into your home in the near future, you’ve likely already answered important questions like,...
View ArticleAre Ferrets Good Pets For Households With Dogs?
Author: Haley Pearson | The Modern Ferret Once you bring a ferret into your home, they become part of your family. It’s only natural to want to include your new pet in all aspects of daily life. This...
View ArticleHow To Monitor Your Pet’s Weight
Author: Kellie HaydenUpdated: Feb 15, 2024 How do you determine what a “normal” weight is for your small mammal? It’s not necessarily an easy question to answer, as each pet is unique with their own...
View ArticleFoods Guinea Pigs Should Never Eat
Author: Tarra Freel, MS | Nutrition & Research Manager – Specialty Pets, Compana Pet Brands In the wild, ancestors of pet guinea pigs spend many of their waking hours foraging for food and...
View ArticleSore Hocks in Rabbits: Causes and Treatment
Author: Patricia Larson, LVTRabbit foot care may not be high on the list of topics that bunny parents commonly think about, but it is certainly an important subject to cover, especially when talking...
View ArticleDr. Charly Pignon Wins 2023 Oxbow QUEST Award
Oxbow Animal Health, in conjunction with AEMV, has recognized Dr. Charly Pignon as the recipient of the 2023 Oxbow Exotic Mammal Health (QUEST) Award. Established in 2009, the QUEST is presented...
View Article2023 Oxbow Rescue Grant Winners Announced
Oxbow Animal Health has announced the recipients of its 2023 KINDSWELL Rescue Grants. The 2023 grants will provide more than $40,000 in funding and product donations to nine deserving organizations...
View ArticleEssential Guide to Large Rabbit Breeds
Author: Patricia Larson, LVTDoes the idea of having a 4-foot long, 20-pound rabbit sound like fun to you? Are you looking for a patient, sociable rabbit that’s docile with kids and other pets?If...
View ArticleHay Storage for Small Pets: How to Store Hay at Home
Storing your pet’s hay properly is a key aspect of maintaining the hay’s freshness and nutrition. If hay is stored correctly, it will retain its nutritional content and taste for at least 24 months....
View ArticleYour Ask-a-Vet Questions: Answered by Dr. Micah Kohles
We recently asked our newsletter subscribers what questions they had about their beloved small exotics. Below, Dr. Micah Kohles provides answers to some of the questions we received! Update on...
View ArticleGuinea Pigs or Hamsters: Which Pet is Best For You?
Author: Pattie Larson, LVT What’s the Difference Between a Guinea Pig and a Hamster?Deciding to bring a small mammal into your home requires much research and consideration to decide what pet makes...
View ArticleOxbow’s Complete List of Guinea Pig Breeds
Author: Kellie Hayden Welcome to the adorable world of guinea pigs! You might be surprised to learn about the wide variety of guinea pig breeds out there. In this blog, we’ll cover come of the most...
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