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[thebedroomzoo]

Monch monch monch

[thebedroomzoo]

How do you wash your hedgehogs? Do you just rinse them off with water or do you give a lil scrub with soap

Luke warm water, a little scrub with a toothbrush and some Aveeno oaty soap stuff ( I can't remember which one specifically right now) and then towel dry, much to their displeasure.

[thebedroomzoo]

They've grown so much already 💕

[thebedroomzoo]

Hugo had babies!

[thebedroomzoo]

[thebedroomzoo]

I'm always having dry skin issues with my hedgehogs. Not mites tho. Any advice? I'm wondering about not using the wood shavings anymore. But I can't keep up with changing fabric all the time and frankly it grosses me out too much too. I've tried care fresh but it's too expensive and seems even more dusty. What do you use for the bottom of the cage? It looks like dirt?

It is dirt! Our hedgehogs are bioactive so the only thing that needs cleaning is the wheel. It's way better for both me and them, they love to dig around and eat all their cleanup crew.

Before they were bio we used puppy pads which was pretty minimal effort cleaning.

Oh and try some flax seed oil over some bugs or delicious treats to help with the dry skin

[thebedroomzoo]

Back snack

[thebedroomzoo]

Kevin investigating his new toy from @shastasupportsthetroops.

HE LOVES IT.

[thebedroomzoo]

hi there. I love your corn snake, so cute! anyway, I have a pet corn snake and they have a weird eating habit. they don't start at the head or the tail end first, they decide to eat the side of the mouse first and then the head. it's weird but cute. anyway, I was wondering if that's normal or if my snake is awkward.

Your snake is awkward but that's normal, corn snakes are absolute derps 😂

[shastasupportsthetroops]

So happy because he just sent @thebedroomzoo a bunch of happies for the animals! I hope their pets like their gifts!

[thebedroomzoo]

Omg!! Look at these happies! The pets are going to be very very happy little animals indeed! Which pet should I treat first??

[thebedroomzoo]

Biiiiig yawn

[thebedroomzoo]

Even with his red eyes, Kevin's pretty cute ♥️

[goldfishgeek]

The “I Probably Shouldn’t Have Pets” Starter Pack

[schakerin]

Could someone tell me what’s wrong with meowmix?

[irljimmy]

seems that it’s made some cats sicker (puking uncontrollably) and has been infested with bugs often, also in general, i think it’s probably just low grade and can give cats problems (like purina for dogs)

[chill-moth]

What’s wrong with the bird cage? I could understand that it could be too small for a large bird like a parrot, but what about a canary?

[birdfightingbigotry]

Nope. That cage is far too small to be used as a home for any kind of bird. It’s acceptable as a travel cage for small birds, or as a sleeping only cage. But songbirds deserve to have room to move around and fly too.

[prettyfishies]

For Canaries and finches, it’s recommended they have at least a 3 foot cage!

[firephox]

Canaries are birds that need to fly. They were not meant to be domesticated and profited from as pets. They are highly active birds that will self harm from stress in such confined spaces. Canaries are delightful to have in groups, though they are fine on their own, but every 1 bird adds 3 cubic feet to the space needed. They need multiple perches and toys. These are examples of proper Canary or other small bird enclosures.

Meow Mix is a horrible brand of cat food, I used to feed it to my cats and they would just throw it back up. It’s so low quality that half of the ingredients aren’t even food items. The meat is all scrap by products from slaughterhouses like hooves, eyes, tails and fat because it’s cheap. Which is something they don’t list on the packaging to fool pet owners. I always used to find worms in my bags of Meow Mix. Beneful literally uses antifreeze in it’s food, which has lead to the deaths of thousands of dogs a year. From conditions such as internal bleeding, seizures and cancers. 

Rabbits shouldn’t be confined to a cage. (Especially a dog cage..?) Rabbits are curious creatures that need to jump, run, chew and play to be healthy. Keeping them locked in a cage 24/7 as a toy for your kids will make them sick or develop aggression from stress. Healthy rabbit lifespans are 10+ years. Rabbit cages should only be a place for your rabbit to use the litterbox and sleep after a long day of exercise and play. Also, never keep two rabbits together unless they are fixed. Rabbits are territorial and they will either fight or mate rapidly when intact. Up to 14 babies every month. This is the proper set up for a rabbit.

I’m cringing at that rainbow “my mommy got me a cute hamster” rodent cage. These are small creatures that need to run around and explore. They need to burrow and chew. This is the proper set up for a hamster or other small rodent. 

Betta fish get stressed from any confinement under 5 gallons. They are the worst pet for being sold to kids as “accessories” in small cubed tanks. When kept like that the fish will die a horribly stressed life within a year when they can live for 7 or more. They need calm filtration with many dark caves and soft plants. They are aggressive to other fish. These fish are so intelligent that they actually play with you, and they need mental stimulation to live healthy. These are proper Betta setups.

Who the fuck would even feed an omnivorous bearded dragon pellet food…? Do they want a sick pet? If pet stores even bothered to care about the keeping of exotic pets, they would know that shit is bad for them. If you can’t feed live meal worms and crickets than you shouldn’t own an exotic pet in the first place. Pellet food isn’t even real food, it’s chemically made with preservatives. 

[st--pvtrick]

@amazingpetenclosures

[amazingpetenclosures]

All of this is good info, thanks!

[eritated]

“Too small for a large bird like a parrot”

Reminder that parrots are not one species and range from budgie (parakeet) and cockatiel sized to macaws.

[neurodivergent-crow]

Either way it’s too fucking small, mate

[commander-ledi]

@ the people in the comments going like “but i cant afford anything bigger/better!”

like no offence, but you shouldnt get a pet at all if you cannot afford to give them decent care.

[thebedroomzoo]

Tiny old boy Kai went to hamster heaven today 😭

[thebedroomzoo]

Merry Christmas from the Zoo 🎁🌲

[thebedroomzoo]

Bath time for a filthy boy.

He anoints with the dirt in his house and sticks his little head underground looking for the good bugs so he's filthy 99.9% of the time, praise him for a being a clean boy

[thebedroomzoo]

A quick tour of the new enclosure