12/05/2025
When it comes to holiday shopping for pets, exotic animals often get overlooked. They deserve safe, enriching gifts too! The wrong toy or treat can lead to stress, injury, or even an emergency vet visit.
Here’s how to keep your exotic pets safe and happy this season:
✅ Choose species-appropriate enrichment: Foraging toys for birds, climbing branches for reptiles, digging substrates for small mammals.
✅ Avoid unsafe materials: Skip sharp edges, loose threads, painted or treated wood, and anything they can easily swallow.
✅ Think natural: Items that mimic their wild environment (like untreated wood, safe plants, or puzzle feeders) help encourage natural behaviors.
✅ Monitor playtime: Even the safest toy should be checked regularly for wear and tear.
The best gift you can give your exotic pets is a safe, stimulating environment, and the peace of mind that they’ll stay healthy well into the new year.
