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The ZuPreem® Article Library

This collection of articles written by industry experts in animal health and animal behavior will give you information that can help you care for your pet. The information and views expressed in these articles are not necessarily endorsed by ZuPreem but are meant to stimulate discussion and provide education for our readers. Pet owners should not rely on this information to diagnose or treat their pets and should seek advice from qualified medical professionals.

 

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Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:06

By George F. Collings, Ph.D.

Most people clearly understand that adding fiber in the diet of an herbivore like a rabbit is very important. However, most people do not understand that all fiber sources are not the same and c...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:12

By ZuPreem Staff

As a responsible pet owner, it’s up to you to make sure your ferret has proper vaccinations as required by law. Your ferret also needs timely veterinary examinations. Kits (ferrets less than 10 weeks ...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:21

By ZuPreem Staff

For years, companion birds have been fed a diet comprised primarily of seeds. However, new research shows a diet with a high percentage of seeds does no...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:22

By Liz Wilson,CVT

Nurturing guidance is a training concept developed by Sally Blanchard, and it is critical to enjoying cohabitation with a parrot. Without it, a parrot is o...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:23

By Don J. Harris,DVM

All too often a bird owner with a recently purchased bird either does not take the bird to a veterinarian for examination, or if they do, the most impor...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:24

By Don J. Harris,DVM
Purchasing a new bird is an act that requires much forethought and planning. Some potential bird owners research a new car purchase with far more diligence than they do a ...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:25

By ZuPreem Staff

Obesity is a common condition in companion birds and occurs when they consume more calories than they can expend over an extended period of time. Lack o...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:26

By Don J. Harris,DVM

Because birds are excellent at hiding illness, your bird’s dropping may be one of the early indicators that your bird is sick. There are three com...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:27

By Liz Wilson,CVT

  1. Ensure your companion bird is healthy by doing annual check-ups and routine diagnostics with your experienced avian veterinarian. Since birds hide th...
Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:28

By ZuPreem Staff

Ferret owners are sometimes concerned about the condition of their ferret’s coat. Usually the conditions they are observing are perfectly normal, and ...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:29

By ZuPreem Staff

Finding a diet your ferret likes and one that you can count on to provide all the good nutrition you know he needs is sometimes a challenge. Ferret nutritio...

Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 20:30

By ZuPreem Staff

Here are some tips to help you adjust to your ferret’s special and sometimes unusual eating habits.

Nuggets, nuggets everywhere

If you a...