All About Pet Mink

It never fails, every time we share a photo of Pandora or one of the others we get comments like “Minks look so cuddly!” or “I’d love to have a pet mink!”. And while a mink’s cuteness may be tempting, they aren’t as cuddly as they seem.
Minky Monday: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in Mink

Did you know that many human disorders can also be found in animals? One such example is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or EDS, and mink.
The Importance of Taurine in Animal Diets

When it comes to keeping your exotic pet healthy, developing a diet that contains all the nutrients your animal needs is essential. One such nutrient required by many species of exotic pet is the amino acid called taurine What is taurine? Taurine is a type of amino acid. For those unfamiliar with what amino acids […]
Exotic Pets and Child Safety

Are exotic pets safe around children? As someone with over fifty animals on my property–raccoons, bobcats, foxes, etc–I frequently get asked how my kids do with the animals. This question is generally followed by “What exotic pets can you recommend for households with children?” These are both complex questions, but I’ll try to break it […]