The Gift of Exotic Pets: Why Giving a Pet as a Present Requires Thoughtful Consideration

December 2, 2024

The Gift of Exotic Pets: Why Giving a Pet as a Present Requires Thoughtful Consideration

We understand the impulse to surprise and delight a fellow animal lover with the gift of an animal, but this is a gift that requires a lot of forethought. Pet ownership is such an enormous responsibility, and adopting the right pet is truly a personal choice. Skipping the vital steps of planning and preparing for […]

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The Spookiest Creatures in the Animal Kingdom

October 3, 2024

The Spookiest Creatures in the Animal Kingdom

Tis the season to celebrate the creepy crawlies and spooky species that grace our lives as pets! At Animal Care Unlimited, we love meeting your eight-legged, scaly, and slithery pet friends, and in this exotic pet guide, our team shares frightfully helpful hints to help you care for the creepiest creatures in your household.

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Zoonotic Diseases: Understanding the Risks to Exotic Pet Owners and How to Minimize Them

August 1, 2024

Zoonotic Diseases: Understanding the Risks to Exotic Pet Owners and How to Minimize Them

If you have exotic pets and you’ve never heard the word “zoonosis” before, then pay close attention. This blog is definitely for you! Zoonosis, zoonotic pathogen, and zoonotic disease are all terms that describe an infection that can pass between animals and humans.

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Navigating Surgical Challenges in Exotic Pets

September 1, 2023

Navigating Surgical Challenges in Exotic Pets

Exotic pet species need care every bit as much as dogs and cats, and this can often include surgical procedures. When your unconventional companion needs surgery, you want someone experienced in the unique surgical challenges in exotic pets. At Animal Care Unlimited, we are prepared for most species, great and small. 

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Complete Guide to Exotic Pet Grooming: Techniques and Tips for Beak, Fur, Skin, and Nail Care

August 2, 2023

Complete Guide to Exotic Pet Grooming: Techniques and Tips for Beak, Fur, Skin, and Nail Care

If sanding an iguana’s nails or bathing a hedgehog sound like fun, rewarding experiences, exotic pet care is for you. While grooming may not be the first thing on a prospective exotic pet owner’s mind, a clean look is crucial for reasons beyond pure aesthetics. Beak trimming, feather care, and reptile skin care (to name […]

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Creating a Safe and Stimulating Environment: Choosing the Right Enclosures for Your Exotic Pets

July 6, 2023

Creating a Safe and Stimulating Environment: Choosing the Right Enclosures for Your Exotic Pets

Adoption rates of exotic pets continue to grow, owing to the fact that they are so unique. They make great additions to families with allergies to cats and dogs, or people that live in smaller homes or apartments. However, despite having a reputation for being “low-maintenance,” exotic pets come with highly specialized care requirements. In […]

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Feeding Exotic Pets: Tips and Tricks for Optimal Nutrition

June 6, 2023

Feeding Exotic Pets: Tips and Tricks for Optimal Nutrition

The old adage “you are what you eat” applies to all of us—especially to our exotic pet species. Animal Care Unlimited adores creatures great and small, and our expert team knows how important exotic pet nutrition is for these special critters.

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Exotic Pet Training and Socialization: Tips for Building a Strong Bond with Your Bird, Reptile, or Small Mammal

May 1, 2023

Exotic Pet Training and Socialization: Tips for Building a Strong Bond with Your Bird, Reptile, or Small Mammal

In contrast with dogs and cats, birds, lizards, and other exotic pets can have less obvious behavioral needs. Building a bond with an exotic pet is gratifying, and identifying their unique preferences can help you get closer to this goal. At Animal Care Unlimited, we believe it’s important to build a bond with every pet—including […]

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The Ins and Outs of Basic Guinea Pig Care

March 1, 2023

The Ins and Outs of Basic Guinea Pig Care

Guinea pigs are often perceived as great introductory pets for young children, but the proper care of these sweet, curious, little rodents is far from elementary. Of course, guinea pigs, or cavies, make great family pets. Parents must do the heavy lifting when it comes to their safety, hygiene, nutrition, and overall health. Guinea pig […]

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Elevate Lizard Vitality Through Reptile Dental Health

February 6, 2023

Elevate Lizard Vitality Through Reptile Dental Health

A great deal goes into carefully providing for a pet reptile, but an essential component commonly overlooked. In addition to monitoring their diet, temperature, humidity, and hygiene, reptile dental health must be regularly addressed. It might sound complicated or confusing, but once you know the basics of their oral anatomy, you can help your pet […]

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