Pet Health Articles
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Reptile pets benefit from yearly health examinations. Regular veterinary care, to prevent problems before they occur, is necessary to ensure your pet lives a long, healthy life. Intestinal parasites and/or underlying health problems may only be identified by your veterinarian during a yearly exam.
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The axolotl is an amphibian that spends its entire life in the water. It is a type of salamander, but it has some fish-like features, including visible external gills and a paddle-like tail that it keeps its entire life. This handout summarizes housing, food, health guidelines for your pet axolotl.
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If they are well looked after, including proper diet and husbandry, bearded dragons are reasonably hardy animals. Common health conditions of pet bearded dragons include CANV, atadenovirus, metabolic bone disease, parasites, infectious stomatitis (mouth rot), and respiratory infections. Any change from normal is cause for concern and should be immediately evaluated by your veterinarian.
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Bearded dragons are susceptible to several health problems; understanding them will help you prevent them from occurring in your pet and know when to seek veterinary attention. Problems described in this handout include salmonellosis, avascular necrosis, tail rot, abscesses, and dystocia (egg binging).
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Bearded dragons are omnivorous, which means they eat both plant and animal-based foods, including insects. A bearded dragon's diet should generally be 50% plant-based and 50% animal-based, although it varies depending on their age. This handout provides the information needed to feed your sugar glider a balanced and healthy diet.
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Bearded dragons have specific environmental requirements to thrive as pets. This handout outlines their housing needs, including enclosure size, appropriate bedding, preferred accessories, and necessary lighting and temperature control.
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Bearded dragons are heavy-bodied lizards with flattened trunks and broad triangular heads. They are often curious, docile, and responsive to their owners. They eat a varied diet and can make great pets if cared for properly. This handout outlines key care guidelines.
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Box turtles can be relatively easy to care for. However, turtles have several unique problems. Understanding these problems will allow you to better care for your pet and minimize future health care issues. This handout discusses some common problems and how to deal with them.
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Brumation is a state of sluggishness or inactivity that wild bearded dragons undergo in extreme environmental conditions in their native Australia. Pet bearded dragons are often assumed to be undergoing brumation inside a normal household setting, but in many cases, the pet is sick. A veterinary examination is highly recommended for any reptile showing sings of lethargy or inactivity.
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Chameleons are fascinating pets with bright colors and eyes that can rotate 360 degrees. Chameleons range in size from 0.9 inches to 27 inches long. They require special considerations in relation to their cage set-up and diet. Most chameleons do well on a cricket, mealworm, or waxworm-based diet. All chameleons require UVB lighting, a heated cage environment, and humidity of 60%-90%.