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By Allan's Pet Center 14May 0 Comment claws, Lizard, lizard claw trimming, lizard claws, lizard nail trimming, lizard nails, nails, Reptile, trimming

Lizard Claw Trimming

Lizards are generally regarded as low-maintenance pets, much lower than dogs or cats, which need constant attention, walks, and interaction. Lizards, though, are perfectly content to bask under their heat lamps and eat when they’re fed. They aren’t always...

By Allan's Pet Center 14Apr 0 Comment gerbil, gerbils, guinea pig, guinea pigs, Hamster, hamsters, pet, pets, rodent, rodents

Gerbil, Hamster, or Guinea Pig: Which pet to buy?

So you want a small pet that doesn’t require a lot of space or upkeep, but you still want to interact with it. That means no fish, spiders, scorpions, or snakes. Instead, you might be in the market for...

By Allan's Pet Center 14Mar 0 Comment Birds, clipping bird wings, clipping wings, wing clipping, wings

Clipping the Wings of Your Birds

Is Wing Clipping Cruel? There are some misconceptions about clipping the wings of birds. Think of wing clipping as a haircut – feathers grow back after a period of time, and wings are simply clipped to keep the bird...

By Allan's Pet Center 14Feb 0 Comment arachnid, buying a pet scorpion, exotic animal, exotic pet, pet, pet scorpion, scorpion

Buying a Pet Scorpion

Most people love owning pets, but not everyone is in a situation where they can have a cat or a dog, or even an exotic pet that requires a fair amount of attention. For this reason, exotic arachnids are...

By Allan's Pet Center 14Jan 0 Comment feeder food, food, live food, lizards, reptile food, snake food, snakes, Turtles

Types of Live Food

It can be a challenge to own pets that have different meal types than your conventional cats and dogs. You can’t always simply open a can of food or lay down some kibble and call it dinnertime. Instead, you...

By Allan's Pet Center 14Dec 0 Comment Fish, marine fish, saltwater aquarium, saltwater fish

The Best Saltwater Fish to Own

Saltwater aquariums are less common than freshwater aquariums because of the additional maintenance. You need to test alkaline and calcium levels and acquire a filtration system, for example. Yet fish enthusiasts and pet owners can acquire some of the...

By Allan's Pet Center 14Nov 0 Comment Aquarium, fish tank, habitat, Terrarium, vivarium

The Difference between a Terrarium and Aquarium

If you want to keep animals as pets or if you want to create a small environment for plants, you’ll need the proper space. Many people simply buy a container and give it little to no thought – which...

By Allan's Pet Center 20Oct 0 Comment

The Difference Between Centipedes and Millipedes

Centipede or Millipede: Which is in my house? We’ve all moved an old box or chest and seen a skittering creature dart away. It always has too many legs to count and seems to be extremely elusive. These are...

By Allan's Pet Center 27Sep 0 Comment new store

Allan’s Pet Center – New East Los Angeles Location

Allan’s Pet Center, staple location on Pico Boulevard in West Los Angeles, is opening a second store in East Los Angeles on Atlantic Boulevard. The store will open Friday, September 17th, 2021. The two stores will operate together and...

By Allan's Pet Center 14Sep 0 Comment biology, differences, ecology, invertebrate, science, vertebrate

The Difference Between Invertebrates and Vertebrates

We all remember elementary school Biology classes where we learned about the Animal Kingdom and the Plant Kingdom. One of the main pieces of information we learned was about invertebrates and vertebrates. As time passed, we probably only remember...

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Lizard Claw Trimming

Gerbil, Hamster, or Guinea Pig: Which pet to buy?

Clipping the Wings of Your Birds

Buying a Pet Scorpion

Types of Live Food

The Best Saltwater Fish to Own

The Difference between a Terrarium and Aquarium

The Difference Between Centipedes and Millipedes

Allan’s Pet Center – New East Los Angeles Location

The Difference Between Invertebrates and Vertebrates

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