http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:46:38 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:11:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Therapy-and-ferrets?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner Therapy animals are a wonderful thing. We are all familar with service dogs and the wonderful aid they provide.  But enter service and therapy ferrets.  A ferret owner may ask "Why not, they are intuitive, keenly intelligent, and highl... Exotic Pets Ferrets Ferret Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:11:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Therapy-and-ferrets?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d7-The-Ferret-Inn-Giving-Tree?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner In the spirit of the holiday season many people think about giving back.What better way for an exotic animal lover to give back than to support a local animal sanctuary, shelter, or humane society. The Ferret Inn, located in Columbia, MD is such a Sh... Exotic Pets Animal Care Ferrets weasel Humane Society Rescue Ferret Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:35:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d7-The-Ferret-Inn-Giving-Tree?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Exotic-Pets-and-Holiday-Travel?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner Traveling with your exotic pet. If your holidays require travel depending on your breed of exotic pet, destination, and length of stay you may decide to bring your pet along, board them, or get an in-house sitter. If you decide ... Hedgehogs Exotic Pets Animal Care Mice Fancy Mice Rabbits Fennec Fox Tarantula stoat Pet rats Pet health Degu chinchilla Ferret Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:27:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Exotic-Pets-and-Holiday-Travel?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Iowa-Cat-tested-positive-for-H1N1?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner In Des Moines, Iowa a 13-year old cat has been infected with the H1N1 virus. The case was reported on Wednesday November the 4th.  It is the first feline case in the United States. The cat was treated and have since recovere... Hedgehogs Exotic Pets Animal Care Swine Flu Illness Mice Fancy Mice Rabbits Fennec Fox Tarantula weasel Pet rats Pet health Degu chinchilla H1N1 Flu Ferret Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:11:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Iowa-Cat-tested-positive-for-H1N1?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Exotic-Pets-and-holiday-visitors?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner The holiday season is here. Halloween just ended and if your exotic pet wasn't exposed to different people, sights, smells, and experiences then, they more than likely will be before the New Year. The holiday season often brings ... Hedgehogs Exotic Pets Animal Care Tarantula Ferret Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:49:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Exotic-Pets-and-holiday-visitors?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Ferret-halloween-costumes?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner Looking for a Halloween costume for your ferret?Check out, Marshall Ferret Costume and Marshall Ferret Costume on Amazon. Both websites offer a Bumble Bee and Lady Bug costume for ferrets. Other exotic pets might prefer to wear a soft hat, banda... Exotic Pets Ferret Halloween costumes Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:10:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Ferret-halloween-costumes?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Washington-DC-Humane-Society-Ferret-for-adoption?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner The Washington DC Humane Society is known for having many species of animals for adoption. Chickens, pigs, ferrets , guinea,pigs, rabbits, reptiles, hamsters, and any other animal that needs shelter can be found here.Kiko the ferret is amon... Humane Society Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:05:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Washington-DC-Humane-Society-Ferret-for-adoption?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Walk-for-animals-October-10th-2009?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner This weekend on Sunday October 10th, 2009 the Washington DC Humane Society will host the Walk For Animals.Information on the event: The Humane Soceity website states: "Celebrate the animals in your life and care for those who do not yet have a&n... Exotic Pets Humane Society Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:21:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Walk-for-animals-October-10th-2009?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d6-PA-woman-killed-by-bear?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner In Allentown, PA  a woman was killed by her black bear as she cleaned its cage. The 37 year-old women was mauled to death Sunday evening by the bear. The bear weighed over 350 pounds.Authorities say she kept the bear inside a stee... Exotic Pets Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:49:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d6-PA-woman-killed-by-bear?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Exotic-pets-and-Halloween?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner As Halloween approaches stores fill up with candy and costumes for people and pets. So what does this mean for exotic pets? Dog and Cat costumes are the norm these days, but it may take a special search to find a costume that will work for your ferre... Hedgehogs Exotic Pets Animal Care Fancy Mice Ferrets Rabbits Tarantula weasel Pet rats Pet health Degu Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:13:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Exotic-pets-and-Halloween?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Hedgehogs-and-fleas?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner  The same common flea that infests cats, dogs, and ferrets is also a threat to the Hedgehog.Normally only specialized flea species live on hedgehogs. But if another animal in the house has another type of flea, the hedgehog can catch these. Thes... Hedgehogs Exotic Pets parasite treatment Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:16:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Hedgehogs-and-fleas?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d21-H1N1-and-ferrets?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner As owners of ferrets we know our pets can contract the normal strain of influenza that comes and goes each year. So what does the latest H1N1 flu strain mean for ferret owners? Studies and reports are showing that ferret owners should be cautious as ... Exotic Pets Animal Care Ferrets weasel H1N1 Flu Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:49:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d21-H1N1-and-ferrets?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Interview-with-a-ferret-owner?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner What drew you to exotic pets-ferrets in particular?I had grown up with dogs, cats, and horses all my life and something about ferrets intrigued me. I had also seen them in movies and knew a few people that had them. The more research I did, the more ... Exotic Pets Animal Care Ferrets weasel Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:17:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Interview-with-a-ferret-owner?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Interview-with-a-hermit-crab-owner?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner What drew you to exotic pets-Hermit Crabs in particular?The first time i had hermit crabs was when I was about 15 and I got them because there were cute and different. I never knew anyone who had hermit crabs. The painted shells also make them cool. ... Exotic Pets Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:50:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Interview-with-a-hermit-crab-owner?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Ferret-litter-training?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner Ferret Litter Training. Some owners are lucky and have no problem teaching their ferret to use the litter box. Others have a much tougher time getting their furry friend to use a designated litter space.From my own experience moving can wre... Exotic Pets Animal Care Ferrets Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:31:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Ferret-litter-training?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Exotics-in-movies?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner As many different types of exotic animals are gaining in popularity, so is their viewability in movies. Ferrets are considered both domestic and exotic pets depending on which literature you read and who you talk to,. They are also in many common pop... Exotic Pets Ferrets Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:54:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Exotics-in-movies?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d3-500-Things-My-Ferret-Told-Me?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner Anyone that owns a ferret is very familiar with their unique behavior, sometimes perplexing actions, and just plain silliness at times.While having a ferret in your household is a big responsibility and can be challenging at times, these sweet fur ba... Exotic Pets Ferrets Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:59:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d3-500-Things-My-Ferret-Told-Me?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Smithsonian-National-Zoo?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner Owning an exotic pet is a never ending learning experience. Whether you are a exotic pet owner, a prospective pet owner, or just enjoy learning about exotic animals, the Smithsonian National Zoological Park will expand your knowledge.The Sm... Exotic Pets Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:29:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Smithsonian-National-Zoo?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Small-Angels-Rescue-Frederick-MD?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner Finding an exotic pet in the DC Metro area can be a challenging task. There are many routes you can go with humane societies, rescue organizations, breeders, pet stores and even Craigs's List  (but be careful! to name a few. It is... Exotic Pets Animal Care Humane Society Rescue Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:40:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Small-Angels-Rescue-Frederick-MD?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Chinchillas-an-intro?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner  What is a Chinchilla? A Chinchilla is a type of rodent found in the Andes Mountains of South America. Since the 1960's the Chinchilla has grown in popularity as an exotic pet and continue to today.A few basics about Chinchillas:COAT: The Chinch... Exotic Pets Animal Care chinchilla Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:06:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9250-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Chinchillas-an-intro?cid=exrss-DC-Exotic-Pets-Examiner