Pet Business

Small Animals

by Debbie Ducommun on Jun 30, 2010

“When selling supplies for rabbits and guinea pigs, it is helpful to think of them as little horses with short legs. First, these animals need lots of exercise. In addition, rabbits and guinea pigs groom each other the way horses do, and they also play the same tag and chasing games.Horses, guinea pigs and rabbits are strict herbivores and need a large amount of fiber in their diets. They spend most of their time grazing…”

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Critter Litter

by Debbie Ducommun on May 31, 2010

“The use of litter in small animal cages depends on the species of animal. Some animals, such as ferrets and rabbits, may only need litter in their litter boxes. Other small pets tend to be less discriminating about where they eliminate and need litter over the entire bottom of their…”

What A Pest

by Debbie Ducommun on May 1, 2010

“External parasites are common in many small animals, but each species has to deal with different parasites. In rabbits, for example, the most common parasite is the ear mite, but rabbits can also be prone to fur mites and fleas. Guinea pigs commonly have fur mites and can, in rare…”

Training Tips

by Debbie Ducommun on Apr 1, 2010

“It’s fun to give treats to pets, but goodies aren’t just all fun and games. Tasty snacks can be used as tools to teach pets some practical behaviors, such as using a litter box, tolerating grooming and coming when called. Using a reward to train desired behavior is a method…”

Small Animal Services

by Debbie Ducommun on Mar 1, 2010

“The first add-on service that comes to mind when it comes to pet retailing is grooming. While many retailers offer grooming for dogs, few offer this same service for smaller pets. Adding this service will attract more customers to the store and is likely to bring in more cash. Grooming…”