Frogs Make Ideal First Pets
Posted by Laura Nelson on June 21, 2010
By Sherry Nelson
Frog man Tom Lossman says frogs made ideal first pets. Lossman, in the animal business full time for 19 years, travels the country doing animal shows. His specialty is frogs and geckos. Frogs, he says, are appealing because of their vibrant green color–plus, they’re relatively easy to care for.
“It’s important to provide a suitable vivarium,” says Lossman, “Then, remember to feed them some crickets every other day, and your frog will live 10-20 years.”
A vivarium is a self-contained bio-system. Lossman ships moss, vivarium supplies or complete systems across the country. Systems may be pre-ordered and picked up at shows also. A vivarium contains soil or a substrate along with a complement of living plants, moss, and water making its inhabitants feel at home.
Lossman is a regular exhibitor at Scott Smith’s All animal Expo, with twice-monthly shows at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. To learn more about frogs and geckos, see him at the show Sunday, June 20. Call him at (715) 212-7378.
For the complete show schedule, visit www.AllAnimalShow.comn.
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The new Danada Veterinary Hospital on Wheaton’s West Loop Drive opened September 8. The hospital features treatment rooms for each doctor, and state-of-the-art equipment to improve diagnoses and care for each pet. A new digital X-ray machine gives precise bone detail, while enhanced ultrasound equipment gives a better view of soft tissues. There is also a separate treatment room for dental procedures, one designated for exotic pets, and an isolation unit for pets with communicable conditions.
“Just like humans,” says Dr. Dane, “many animals need nutritional supplements.” Also, like humans, much more attention is given to pain relief for pets. There are arthritis medicines to keep older pets comfortable.