The Common Neglect of Small and Exotic Pets

I'm so sorry this video took so long! A lot of research and editing went into this one, so I hope you enjoy it. Small and exotic pets are commonly neglected, mostly due to a lack of knowledge about their needs and care. The best way to combat this is to share as much information as possible, with as many people as possible!

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HAMSTER CAGE INSPO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQkI1YhZqSw&list=PL5ek95JfO-xxLa_HRh-mvvaySD3sebaus&index=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZU_3dHfccw&list=PL5ek95JfO-xxLa_HRh-mvvaySD3sebaus&index=6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GffwijHG07c&pp=ygUXQkVTVCBIQU1TVEVSIENBR0UgU0VUVVA%3D

GUINEA PIG CAGE INSPO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwGVVyZ_hrw&list=PL7i9dEnv9SIhrnELFStBruyTHuySZ91Dm&index=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H29RDpyuVlA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OfSiE8QluU

SOURCES FOR THIS VIDEO:
https://scotscoop.com/small-pets-are-more-likely-to-be-abused/
https://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/animal-cruelty-facts-and-stats
https://www.four-paws.org/our-stories/publications-guides/common-mistakes-when-keeping-guinea-pigs
https://pethelpful.com/rodents/5-most-common-guinea-pig-owner-mistakes
https://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/would-hamster-make-good-pet-you
https://www.petmd.com/exotic/care/hamster-cages&ved=2ahUKEwjqz5S_6LqNAxWAlIkEHXFSKl4QFnoECBwQAw&usg=AOvVaw3t3h-6wb8O0Wmq3N16Etgy
https://www.hamsterwelfare.com/cage-advice-and-evidence/
sciencedirect.com article
https://www.healthy-pet.com/blogs/blog/5-tips-for-properly-caring-for-hamsters
https://www.helpanimals.co.uk/post/hamster-welfare#:~:text=The%20sale%20of%20small%20cages%20is%20probably,active%20at%20night%2C%20when%20children%20are%20asleep
https://midatlantichomestead.com/7-deadly-mistakes-folks-make-when-raising-rabbits/
https://thinkdifferentlyaboutsheep.weebly.com/rabbits-their-neglect-and-abuse.html
https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/other-pets/rabbits/your-rabbits-welfare-needs
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/may/21/pet-rabbits-cruelly-neglected-mistreated
https://birdline.ca/articles/neglect-is-abuse/#:~:text=Sadly%2C%20many%20people%20do%20neglect%20their%20birds,wear%20off%20and%20pretty%20soon%20that%20bird
https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/how-should-i-care-for-my-birds/#:~:text=They%20(%20birds%20)%20need%20care%2C%20the,loud%2C%20or%20they%20can%20be%20very%20quiet.
https://vethelpdirect.com/vetblog/2023/06/27/is-it-right-to-keep-pet-birds-in-cages/#:~:text=Birds%20are%20highly%20intelligent%20creatures%20and%20need,such%20as%20feather%20plucking%20and%20self%20mutilation.
https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/how-can-i-keep-my-birds-entertained-alert-and-interested-in-their-environment/
https://scotscoop.com/small-pets-are-more-likely-to-be-abused/
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/fish
https://vocal.media/petlife/animal-neglect-perpetuated-by-pet-stores
https://humanedecisions.com/pet-fish-home-aquarium-hobbyists-and-the-cruel-aquarium-trade/#:~:text=Aquarium%20owners%20often%20are%20not%20even%20knowledgeable,small%20for%20their%20physical%20and%20psychological%20needs
https://www.zoocheck.com/exotic-pets/reptile-and-amphibian-issues/reptile-pets-experience-poor-welfare/
https://www.worldanimalprotection.ca/blogs/5-reasons-why-reptiles-should-not-be-kept-pets/#:~:text=You%20might%20know%20that%20reptiles%20are%20often,end%20up%20dying%20because%20of%20their%20captivity.
https://spca.bc.ca/news/reptiles-pets-five-common-myths-debunked/
https://www.zillarules.com/articles/top-amphibian-reptile-mistakes-to-avoid


Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
2:13 Guinea Pigs
5:42 Hamsters
10:07 Rabbits
13:14 Birds
17:30 Reptiles
20:30 Fish
24:14 Pet Stores are a Problem
27:42 Outro