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Learn how to prevent disease in small animals. As a pet parent it is important to know when one of your small animals is diseased and how to treat it.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to take care of your small pet and ensure their safety and wellbeing even during power outage.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Bringing home a new guinea pig is a fun time. Make sure you have the right items on hand with this guinea pig supplies checklist.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Learn how to keep your pet's toys, bed, and habitat clean with these easy-to-follow tips, ensuring a healthier and happier environment for your pet.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
All Guinea Pigs need regular grooming for their overall health and wellness. Learn how to bathe, brush, and cut your Guinea Pigs nails safely.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Hi Jack! I would recommend a pocket pet such as a guinea pig or a hamster. They are relatively low maintenance (you will have to change their cage regularly as well as feed and give water to daily), but are fine with being alone while you are at school. They are also great pets to have, I had a hamster growing up named Alvin and he was really cool. Good luck with becoming a vet in the future!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Congrats on your new addition! It looks like you have everything you need. A water bottle wasn't listed, so if you don't have one be sure to pick one up at the local Petco. Rabbit safe chew toys can also be found at the store. Melo can eat as much timothy hay, oat hay or similar grasses as he wants. Do not feed him any alfalfa and limit pellets to about 1/8 cup daily. he can get a cup or two of fresh greens daily as well. If you have any additional questions, you can post them here.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
We can certainly try. Post again with your question, just know that we legally cannot provide a diagnosis or medication in the absence of a physical exam and a VPCR (veterinarian-patient-client relationship). You may need to find a veterinarian to examine Buddy. Most veterinarians will examine small pets. If a specialist is needed, they can refer you to one or seek a consultation with a specialist. The larger veterinary reference labs have specialists on staff for consultations by practicing veterinarians.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I'm a nervous mom too, so I certainly understand what you are going through. The way most vet clinics do surgery is that we try to do all surgeries before 1 pm, so they have at least a few hours to recover before they are sent home. Most vets prefer to do dog spays first, so Sienna may already be done with surgery! Often, we do not call after each surgery is over, but will call after all surgeries are over for the day to verify pick up time. But every vet clinic does things differently, so I can't be sure how your vet clinic does things. I'm sure everything is going well, but if you really need to know if Sienna is done with surgery, you can always call to check on her. It certainly wouldn't be the first time an owner has called to check on their baby. Good luck! I hope that made you feel a little better. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If you feel that Fiver is having an emergency please bring her to a vet clinic right away. Otherwise, you can post again and explain what is going on with Fiver and what you need help with, and we can try to help you. Best of luck with Fiver!
Updated on September 24th, 2025