Posts in Category: Exotic Pets
Hippity Hoppity: Rabbit Care Basics
Rabbits can make great pets. Not only are they adorable, but they’re also full of personality and are quite trainable. Sadly, though, many people take on a rabbit without fully understanding their needs. Many health problems that our bunny friends suffer are related to improper care. Androscoggin Animal Hospital knows the importance of rabbit care and is happy to help our fellow lagomorph lovers take better care of them.
Adopt a Guinea Pig
Happy March!
With March comes warmer weather, peeks of green (we hope!), and GUINEA PIGS!
It’s Adopt a Guinea Pig Month, and The Androscoggin Animal Hospital loves to see these little friends, and welcome more to our hospital! Continue…
Rabbit Care
Rabbit Husbandry
Rabbits are gentle, intelligent animals that make excellent pets. The more time you spend with your rabbit, the more it will become tame and bonded to you. They are naturally social and will benefit from the companionship of either another bunny or a trusted human. They will enjoy the mental stimulation and exercise of being allowed to explore outside their cage, but you need to anticipate they will attempt to chew on everything. They are usually easily litter trained. Continue…