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How to Own a Pet Opossum

How to Own a Pet Opossum

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Aquarium Varied foods for a proper diet Veterinarian Own a Pet Opossum Step 1: Find out if you are able to own a pet opossum where you live, since many areas have stricter laws and guidelines when it comes to exotic...

How to Give a Pet Opossum a Dust Bath

How to Give a Pet Opossum a Dust Bath

Instructions Bathing Your Pet Opossum Step 1: Know that pet opossums do not smell bad naturally. You will need to seek a vet's guidance if your opossum has an odor problem. Step 2: Remember that opossums will take dust baths to protect their skin and...

How to Locate a Pet Opossum Breeder

How to Locate a Pet Opossum Breeder

Instructions Locate a Pet Opossum Breeder Step 1: Determine the laws in your area concerning ownership of exotic animals before you set your heart on owning an opossum. Some area may prohibit ownership of pet opossums completely, while others may just...

How to Identify a Healthy Pet Opossum

How to Identify a Healthy Pet Opossum

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Veterinarian that specializes in exotic pets such as opossums Identify a Healthy Pet Opossum Step 1: Pay attention to the actual smell of the opossum, which can be the best indicator of its health. Opossums are...

How to Provide Adequate Housing for a Pet Opossum

How to Provide Adequate Housing for a Pet Opossum

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Aquarium Nesting materials Branches or perch Provide Adequate Housing for Your Pet Opossum Step 1: Design or build an enclosure that will be comfortable for your possum and be difficult to destroy. Traditional...

How to Select a Healthy Pet Opossum

How to Select a Healthy Pet Opossum

Instructions Things You’ll Need: A veterinarian who specializes in exotic pets Select a Healthy Pet Opossum Step 1: Pick an animal that appears to be alert, active and curious. While most opossums will tend to act nervous around people initially...

How to Trap Opossums

How to Trap Opossums

Instructions Step 1: Purchase either a "cat trap" for smaller opossums or a raccoon trap for larger adult opossums. The size of the trap is important. If it's too large, the trigger mechanism may not work when the opossum goes in for the bait; he'll...

How to Locate a Vet That Will Treat a Pet Opossum

How to Locate a Vet That Will Treat a Pet Opossum

Instructions Locate a Vet That Will Treat a Pet Opossum Step 1: Call all of the veterinarians in your area one by one and find out if they treat pet opossums. Don't take it personally if they don't, since it may be a matter of insurance regulations, and...

How to Teach a Pet Opossum to Use a Litter Box

How to Teach a Pet Opossum to Use a Litter Box

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Small animal corner litter box Litter or bedding for litter box 1 to 4 large litter boxes Puppy pads Unscented cat litter, or litter made from wood pellets, recycled paper or corn cobs Training a Short Tailed...

How to Prevent EPM in Horses

How to Prevent EPM in Horses

Instructions Things You’ll Need: EPM vaccination Airtight feed containers Step 1: Vaccinate your horse against EPM. This vaccination has been thoroughly tested at the University of Kentucky and other veterinary hospitals, though it is not...

How to Bathe a Pet Opossum

How to Bathe a Pet Opossum

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Toenail clippers Mild soap and warm water Towels Protective gloves Chinchilla dust Small wash basin Give Your Pet Opossum a Bath Step 1: Consider using chinchilla dust first before giving a bath to your opossum...

How to Clean Pet Opossum Ears

How to Clean Pet Opossum Ears

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dry, clean towels Mild soap Ear mite drops Veterinarian who treats exotic animals Warm water Cotton swabs Clean Your Pet Opossum's Ears Step 1: Find out if ear mites are the reason why you are noticing dirt in your...

Do Opossums Make Good Pets?

Do Opossums Make Good Pets?

And this particular animal is Gladys and well her mother was chewed up by a dog and we rescued her. We rehab her and she had some medical problems and couldn't be released into the wild. These animals are wonderful but they don't make very good pets. She...

Facts About Opossums, Disease, & Friendliness

Facts About Opossums, Disease, & Friendliness

So if you find one of these guys in your backyard, know that it is a good thing. Well one of the things they are not very aggressive. They will never chase you down. They rarely bite and what they will probably do is open their mouth and show you those...

How to Identify a Maine Coon

How to Identify a Maine Coon

InstructionsThings You’ll Need:CatYour eyesStep 1:Start by looking at the cat’s general shape. The cat should be enormous. The average male easily exceeds 20 lbs. and can be over 3 feet from nose to tail. They usually take four or five years...

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