Small Pet News

Every week we'll be bringing you news from the world of small pets and related critter subjects, bringing you a more in-depth look at high-interest and topical events.

 

1000 Rats Seeking New Homes in California

Published: Nov 24th, 2010

Volunteers from multiple animal rescue agencies are caring for 1,000 rats removed from...

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Hundreds of Guinea-Pigs Killed In Fire

Published: April 14th, 2010

Over 1000 guinea-pigs have been killed in a fire at a breeding station in south-west...

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Rhode Island's New Small Animal Laws Take Effect

Published: April 7th, 2010

Wide-ranging new laws governing the importation and possession of exotic animals will...

3 New Cases of Swine Flu in Ferrets

Published: Nov 12th, 2009

A further 3 ferrets in Oregon have tested positive for the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus, taking...

Pet Ferret Given Swine Flu By Owner

Published: Oct 21st, 2009

In the first confirmed case of a pet catching H1N1 from a human, or vice versa, a ferret...

Exotic Animals Bill Not Passed by Congressional Panel

Published: April 30th, 2009

A House Resolution to protect against nonnative species has not been passed amid huge...

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Agency Warns Parents About Exotic Pets

Published: Oct 9th, 2008

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cautioned parents to be aware...

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Black-Footed Ferrets Hit By Plague

Published: May 26th, 2008

A U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service official says that Sylvatic plague has already infected...