Male coatimundi for sale
Male coatimundi for sale
Purchasing Your Coatimundi
Never adopt pet coatimundis from the wild; this can be dangerous to both you and your pet. It is also illegal in many places. You will not be able to find coatimundis in pet stores, but you can find breeders. They can cost $500 to $1,500.
If you buy from a breeder, carefully research their reputation. Know where your pet is coming from and how old it is. Ideally, a pet coatimundi should be born in captivity and should be comfortable interacting with human beings. When visiting the breeder, spend some time with the coati. Check to see that it appears healthy and has bright eyes, a shiny coat, and plenty of energy. Just as importantly, be sure that you are comfortable with the animal you are about to adopt, as you will be spending a great deal of time, money, and energy on your new pet.
These animals are fun to have around as they are social, entertaining, intelligent, playful and interacts well with others. However, just like with any other pet, you need to have a lot of patience with them especially when training them. Training coatimundis may not be as simple as you might think.
Common Health Problems
Your coati will need an experienced exotics veterinarian for annual checkups. Coatis rarely have medical issues, although they are prone to getting a rectal prolapse from straining to defecate due to parasites or diarrhea.
An improper diet will likely cause malnutrition. And, if you house multiple coatis together, fighting can cause injuries. There are no licensed vaccines for coatis but many veterinarians will use dog or cat vaccines.
Food and Water
Pet coatis abide by a strict diet. Your pet will require measured dietary ratios of fruits to vegetables to proteins and carbohydrates:
- 60% high-grade, grain-free dog food
- 10% fresh fruit
- 20% poultry, beef, or eggs
- 10% vegetables (and more as necessary)
