Fish

Small Pets

Birds

Reptiles &amp; Amphibians

Rabbits &amp; Rodents

From Holland lops to hamsters, we have tips and advice on caring for your small furry friend to help you be the best pet owner possible.

Exotic

Discover the world of exotic pets and learn more about their special care requirements, unique personalities, and why adopting one may or may not be a good idea.

If you’ve ever joked that trash pandas are neighborhood pets, some scientists are quietly nodding along.

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In the Wild

Knowledge

Veterinarians diagnose around 100,000 dogs each year with Cushing’s disease. Medical treatments are available, but accurate diagnosis is essential.

Cushing's disease

Dogs

Health

A heart murmur is an abnormality caused by atypical pumping of the heart. Treatment depends on the cause, and the dog's health, age, and breed.

First&#x2d;time cat owners might be surprised when their female cat exhibits odd behaviors related to estrus, the feline fertile period also known as heat.

Cats

The subject of keeping birds in cages can get very heated. People on both sides of the argument may have very strong feelings.

Before you put a cat and an animal traditionally hunted by cats in the same room, it helps to make some preparations.

Looking to join the ranks of exotic pet owners? Then all you need to do now is get inspired to find the best pet for you.

Ever stared at a box of Froot Loops and felt a kinship with Toucan Sam? Well, if you're thinking about acquiring a toucan, there's some facts you need to know.

Birds can be amazing, entertaining animals—they're also high&#x2d;maintenance pets. Personalities and moods vary and range from sweet to shy or feisty.

Bunnies are arguably the cutest pets in the world. They're also one of the most low&#x2d;maintenance pets, perfect for young children and new animal owners alike.

Even though there are thousands of fish species in the world, a few stand out as some of the brightest and most popular.

Guinea pigs have the nicest dispositions, and you're probably curious to find out as much as you can about these stars of the small pet world.

Spiders are relatively low&#x2d;cost exotic pets. They won't wreck your furniture, and they certainly won't wake you up at 4:30 am looking for food.

While you may not be able to see many of these birds now, future generations may one day see them fly free again.

Small pets

Bearded dragons are fun and friendly pets. They love to interact through the glass and, with some patience, can learn to like being handled.

Hairless rats are sweet, energetic, entertaining pets, but they're are more fragile than other rats and are not as long&#x2d;lived.

Small Pets

Is It Cruel to Keep Caged Birds?

Can Birds and Cats Live Inside Your Home?

It's Legal to Have These Exotic Pets in the U.S.

A Toucan as Pet?: 10 Questions to Ask

The Reality Check You Need Before Getting a Pet Bird

A Newbie's Guide to the Basics of Rabbit Care

Are Raccoons Really Becoming America’s Next Pet?

What Is Cushing's Disease in Dogs?

Understanding Heart Murmurs in Dogs

Everything You Need to Know About Cats in Heat