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Recognizing the signs of stress in our animals and understanding some of the ways to help are integral steps in helping your pet. Read which behaviors are normal in small animals and which may mean your pet is stressed.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
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Updated on November 13th, 2025
Bringing home a new guinea pig is a fun time. Make sure you have the right items on hand with this guinea pig supplies checklist.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to care for a pet mouse, recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn the many fun and easy ways to provide stimulating toys to enrich the environment of your pet rat or mouse.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Hi Jack! I would recommend a pocket pet such as a guinea pig or a hamster. They are relatively low maintenance (you will have to change their cage regularly as well as feed and give water to daily), but are fine with being alone while you are at school. They are also great pets to have, I had a hamster growing up named Alvin and he was really cool. Good luck with becoming a vet in the future!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi and thanks for posting on Boop by Petco! A quick google search brought up the following exotic vet clinics that may be able to neuter your rabbit: 1) Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Aston, PA · (610) 494-2811 2) Rhawnhurst Animal Hospital Philadelphia, PA · (215) 333-8888 3) Street Road Animal Hospital Trevose, PA · (215) 396-4747
Updated on August 12th, 2025
A rabbit may be let out to roam. They are easily litterbox trained as well. You would need to fully "rabbit proof" the room though. This would entail keeping all wires, and anything else that could cause harm if chewed, out of reach.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi! I think the problem is that when your parents do not approve, you are not able to adopt any animal. This will only be possible with your parent's approval. So I think you are going to have to find out everything you can about the type of animal you want, and how to keep it properly and then work on your parents, showing them that you are responsible enough to take care of an animal. Also save up a bit of money to show that you are serious about fully caring for your pet, I think eventually they will think that you are ready for it and take you to the store or help you adopt a mouse.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
The type of dewormer depends on the intestinal parasite. If you post or describe the parasite I might be able to help you further. Check this product if Cristoph has roundworms: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/excel-roundworm-cat-de-wormer?rrec=true or this one if he has tapeworm: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/bayer-tapeworm-dewormer-tablets-for-cats?rrec=true Please refer to your vet or post again if you have any doubt, question or you are not sure regarding the amount to administer. Please make sure is the correct product for his size and age. I hope this answer was helpful.
Updated on August 12th, 2025