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National exotic pets

Ohio was a big wakeup call to ban privately owned wild animals

  • Exotic animals killed
  • October 25, 2011
One week ago today we witnessed a great tragedy that ended the lives of 49 privately owned exotic animals in Zanesville, Ohio after the owner...
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A new victim in Mexico's drug wars: Narco-pets

As Mexico’s drug wars spiral out of control, a new concern is growing among Mexico’s animal welfare community. Drug cartels are...
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Exotic pets

The term exotic refers to a vast and varied group of pets not classified as typical. Many veterinarians consider anything other than a dog or cat...
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Deadly raccoon roundworm found in kinkajous

In the March 18 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), it is reported that the very serious raccoon roundworm, Baylisascaris...
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Exotic Pets 101: What is a hedgehog?

Hedgehogs are spiny mammals that have been domesticated and can be kept as household pets. Unlike the quills of a porcupine, the spines that make...
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Exotic Pets 101: What is a sugar glider?

A sugar glider is a small nocturnal marsupial that has gained popularity as pets. Sugar gliders are native to Australia and Indonesia. When full...
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Exotic Pets 101: What is a guinea pig?

Guinea pigs are domesticated rodents. While they are small in comparison to other household pets like cats and dogs, they are large when compared...
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When animal activists attack

When animals act like animals and lash out, it is usually the animal that pays for it. Animal activists see another culprit: stupid people.When...
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Do you own a chimp or other exotic pet? Congratulations, you're a moron

  • News
  • February 18, 2009
Let’s be clear: the poor Connecticut woman who was brutally attacked by Travis the Chimp suffered through a grisly mauling.No human being...
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Kellie Pickler's new roommate is a real monkey - video

  • Pets
  • January 22, 2009
American Idol finalist, Kellie Pickler has added another member to her ever-growing “animal” family.This time the singer has adopted a...
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