Cats may seem to be independent and able to take care of themselves, but that’s not entirely the case. Before purchasing a cat you need to understand that just because cats act like they can run the home it doesn’t mean they can. Cats need routine vet care, food, water, a bed, a litter box, toys, monthly preventive medications for flea, ticks and heartworms, etc. Cats also need bonding time with their owner. You may not have to walk your cat on a daily basis, but you should play with him, hold him, cuddle him (if he allows), and talk to him in order to build a relationship with him. If you travel a lot can you afford boarding your cat or paying a sitter to stay with him or come in and check on him? You should also talk with your Aurora, CO vet to find out more about cat care and what it ... Read more »

There are several questions you should ask yourself and the pet store associate or breeder about guinea pigs before you actually purchase one. For example, before you even entertain the idea of bringing a cavy home, ask yourself if you have the time to take care of a pet. Guinea pigs may live in a cage, but they still need interaction time with people. Outside cage time including exercise time and holding time are important for building a relationship with your cavy. Make sure you have a schedule that will allow you to spend time with your cavy and feed him twice a day plus clean his cage once a week (and spot clean every other day). When purchasing, ask the sales associate how long the cavy has been at the store, what kind of cage it needs, what kind of food will it eat? Talk with your Aurora, CO veterinarian to find out other quest ... Read more »

Do you own a hamster or two? Have you ever had to take them to a vet? If so, did you have a vet already set up for the hamster? It’s a good idea to find a vet for your hamster long before he actually needs one. For instance, when you first purchase, adopt or receive a hamster, set up a first time visit at your local small animal clinic. You can take your hamster to the vet and have him examined from head to toe. This can make future appointments run quicker and more efficiently because your hamster will already have an established medical record with the vet. If there’s anything wrong with your hamster, your vet may pick up on it and save you a lot of trouble and heartache by recommended you take the hamster back or begin treatment for the ailment. If you’re looking for a small animal vet, ... Read more »