According to renowned exotic animal veterinarian Dr. Susan Brown, "The more thoroughly educated a person is about the pet he or she owns the higher the quality of life for that pet. In addition, the bond between human and pet is richly enhanced through further understanding." In our Small Mammal Health Series, Dr. Brown shares her expertise on general husbandry, proper diets, and specific common (and not so common) medical disorders in rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and other small mammals.
 Small Mammal Health Series
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Bunny Love Gone Bad
The incident got on my nerves because it exemplifies everything that's wrong about children's pets. In a word: parents. If parents aren't going to behave like grown-ups and make sensible, responsible decisions, the wonderful promise that is a children's pet too often ends miserably, both for the child and for the animal. With Easter just around the corner, it's time to remind people that although pets can be wonderful for children, it's up to adults to see that any animal is a proper fit for the family and is not neglected.
Litter-Box Selection Demands Careful Discrimination
We spend millions of dollars every year to fill feline litter boxes. But what about the object you put the litter in? Before you pick up the one of those common plastic trays you need to remember that when it comes to potty choices, your cat's opinion is the only one that really matters.
Monkeypox Infections in Animals: Guidelines from the CDC
The CDC explains to pet owners what monkeypox signs are in animals. Some animals have died and others haven't. Until more information is available, it is prudent to assume that any mammal, including common household pets (e.g., dogs, cats) and “pocket pets” (e.g., hamsters or gerbils), can get monkeypox if exposed to an infected animal.
Internet Research: Gathering Information Efficiently and Wisely
Anyone can publish a Web site and anyone can say just about anything they like. Here are some hints to retrieve quality information on pet health care while immediately discarding the bad.
Hunters and Hikers Zoonosis
Towards the end of the year many hunters are in the woods and fields, and the Texas Department of Health would like to remind every one of the many diseases that are transmissible from animals to people.
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Grooming for Health
Keeping your pet well-groomed not only gives you a clean-smelling companion, it also helps keep your dog more comfortable and allows you to spot health problems before they become serious, even life-threatening.
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