Small Mammal Care

IMPORTANT THINGS TO MAKE SURE YOUR RABBIT IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDE:
- Consistent physical exams
- Weight measurement
- Nutritional diet
- Blood work
- Consistent dental check ups
- Spay & Neuter procedures
All rabbits should be examined annually by a veterinarian. Making sure they are getting adequate nutrients, much like humans, is key to maintaining their long-term health. If you are noticing any odd behaviors, or it is time for a check-up, please give us a call or schedule an appointment online for us to see your bunny.


IMPORTANT THINGS TO MAKE SURE YOUR RAT IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDE:
- Rat pellet diet
- Wire mesh wall enclosures
- Wooden or paper chew toys
- Small amounts of fruits and vegetables
- Spaying to prevent mammary tumors
All rats should be examined annually by a veterinarian. Please monitor your pet and call us if you have any concerns. Some signs include: eating less or not eating at all, defecating less or not passing feces at all, and appearing uncomfortable, hunched, or quieter than normal.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO MAKE SURE YOUR CHINCHILLA IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDE:
- Diet of grass hay
- At least 30 mins of activity a day
- Dust baths offered regularly
- Large enclosure with multiple levels
- Cooler room temperatures
All chinchillas should be examined annually by a veterinarian. Please monitor your pet and call us if you have any concerns. Some signs include: eating less or not eating at all, defecating less or not passing feces at all, and appearing uncomfortable, hunched, or quieter than normal.


IMPORTANT THINGS TO MAKE SURE YOUR GUINEA PIG IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDE:
- Grass hay diet
- Fresh vegetable diet
- Daily vitamin C supplementation
- Well ventilated caging with solid flooring
- Clean the cage regularly
All guinea pigs should be examined annually by a veterinarian. Please monitor your pet and call us if you have any concerns. Some signs that will require a veterinary visit include: eating less or not eating at all, defecating less or not passing feces at all, and appearing uncomfortable, hunched, or quieter than normal.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO MAKE SURE YOUR SUGAR GLIDER IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDE:
- Nectar and insect diet
- Small fruit and vegetable diet
- Spacious caging
- Wire caging with good ventilation
- Branches, perches, and shelves in caging
All sugar gliders should be examined annually by a veterinarian. Please monitor your pet and call us if you have any concerns. Some signs include: eating less or not eating at all, and appearing uncomfortable, hunched, or quieter than normal.


IMPORTANT THINGS TO MAKE SURE YOUR HAMSTER IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDE:
- Good quality hamster pellet diet
- Small amounts of fruits and vegetables
- House hamsters individually
- Large cage with nesting material and bedding
- Hamster balls, wheels, and tunnels
All hamsters should be examined annually by a veterinarian. Please monitor your pet and call us if you have any concerns. Some signs include: eating less or not eating at all, defecating less or not passing feces at all, and appearing uncomfortable, hunched, or quieter than normal.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO MAKE SURE YOUR HEDGE HOG IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDE:
- Commercial food diet made particularly for hedgehogs
- Fruits and insects in small moderation
- Large enclosure with hiding places
- Housed in temperatues between 75°F and 85°F
- Supervised play time outside of their enclosure
All hedgehogs should be examined annually by a veterinarian. Please monitor your pet and call us if you have any concerns. Some signs include: eating less or not eating at all, and appearing uncomfortable, hunched, or quieter than normal.


IMPORTANT THINGS TO MAKE SURE YOUR FERRET IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDE:
- Good quality ferret kibble
- Housed in large, multi-level cages with ramps
- Absorbent, non-toxic litter
- Daily exercise in ferret-proofed area
- Vaccinated against distemper and rabies
All ferrets should be examined annually by a veterinarian. Please monitor your pet and call us if you have any concerns. Some signs include: eating less or not eating at all, defecating less or not passing feces at all, and appearing uncomfortable, hunched, or quieter than normal.