●Cages & Habitats

●Chew Toys

●Nectars & Vitamins

●Exercise  Wheels

●Cage Accessories

●Feeding Equipment

●Hay Products

●Grooming / Rx

●Harness & Leashes

●Books

●Live Insects

●Bedding

●Transport Cages

●Sugar Glider foods

●Prairie dog foods

●Hedgehog Foods

●Chinchilla foods

●Skunk foods

●Squirrel foods

●Monkey/Primate foods

●Toxic Plant List

                                       GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PET FOODS

Stick With Store-Bought (Don't mix your own)
Pets have complex requirements: These days, however, more pet owners are preparing home-cooked meals for their four-legged family members. Given the recall of nearly 100 brands of pet food this spring, it may seem like a good idea. 
But cooking for a pet requires knowledge beyond boiling chicken and rice. Although you can choose high-quality ingredients, there are many disadvantages. The nutritional profile of any pet food depends on how the recipe was formulated, the nutrient content of the ingredients and how the food was prepared. Unless formulated by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, most homemade diets will not be balanced, and few have been tested for performance over long periods of time. Many homemade meals contain too much protein and not enough calories, calcium, vitamins and micro-minerals, which can create significant long-term harm. These meals also may have contaminants and food-borne bacteria or toxins. They cost more in terms of time and money too. 

Don’t Splurge on Organic
Many consumers assume that anything labeled “organic” is superior. By law, food products bearing the “USDA Organic” seal must meet a series of standards set by the Department of Agriculture, including being hormone- and antibiotic-free. However, the USDA makes no claims that such food is safer or more nutritious than conventionally produced food; the differences are in the way organic food is grown, handled and processed.

A bag of organic pet food often retails for up to twice the price of conventional pet food. Yet experts say there’s no proof that organic pet food can assure a longer or healthier life for your pet. Organic is nice, but it’s not absolutely necessary for a healthy diet. If organic is important to you as part of a lifestyle, first check with your vet to see if he or she recommends switching to organic food, and make sure that the food you go with contains a balanced diet.

Consider Wet vs. Dry
The type of pet food you use is a personal choice that also depends on your pet’s age, size, breed and any existing medical problems. There are three types of commercial pet food: dry, canned and semi-moist. Commercial pet foods differ more in the processing method and water content than in the actual ingredients or nutrient profile.

Dry food has the lowest water content, lasts the longest and has the highest caloric density. Advantages: most economical, convenient, no refrigeration needed, some have particles that help remove plaque from teeth. Disadvantage: less palatability.

Canned food is about 75% water but has a higher level of protein than dry food. Advantages: high palatability, fairly long shelf life, high water content may benefit pets with kidney disease or urinary- tract problems. Disadvantages: higher cost, need for refrigeration, lower caloric density.

Semi-moist food is 25% to 40% water. Advantages: single-size servings, palatability, no need for refrigeration. Disadvantages: often high in sugar and preservatives.