New Hope Animal Hospital in Rogers, AR, US (United States)

Sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) are the tiny marsupials, native to New Guinea and Australia, now showing up in increasing number at veterinary clinics. 

lguana iguana) continues to remain one of the most popular pet lizards in this country today. More than a half million hatchling green iguanas are imported into this country every year, most of which are captive bred in El Salvador. lt's easy to see the appeal of these handsome lizards. 

A seed junkie is a caged bird that eats only seeds and nuts, steadfastly refusing all other foods offered. Unfortunately, such an exclusive diet guarantees ill health and a greatly shortened life expectancy for these pet birds. 

Although each of my parrots is a cherished companion, and I enjoy the unique qualities of each species, I only describe the greys as fascinating. This has been true for 25 years…from the moment I saw my first African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus). 

grown old together," said the 78-year old retired schoolteacher. "Lately, we’ve both been feeling some aches and pains. Ivan's been to the vet a lot for his arthritis, and I just got out of the hospital for hip surgery. But it's amazing how tuned in we are to each other.