Golden Python

The Golden Python is a patternless, leucistic morph of the Burmese python (Python bivittatus), prized for its uniform golden-cream coloration. Wild-type individuals cannot survive in nature due to a lack of protective melanin, so every specimen in captivity is captive-bred. A large, heat-loving constrictor, it needs steady temperatures of 26–33°C, regular soaking to aid shedding, and a diet of whole rodents or rabbits.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026

Canine and Feline Thelaziosis (Eye Worm Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Thelaziosis is caused by the nematode Thelazia (eyeworm) that lives under the nictitating membrane of dogs and cats, causing conjunctivitis and keratitis that can impair vision. The worms are physically removed and the eye treated.

Diseases 📅 May 11, 2026

Pasteurellosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Pasteurellosis is an acute, feverish infectious disease caused by Pasteurella multocida. The acute form is marked by septicemia and hemorrhagic inflammation (historically called 'hemorrhagic septicemia'); the chronic form shows subcutaneous, joint, and organ abscesses, often mixed with or secondary to other diseases. Chickens are most commonly affected, but cats and dogs can also be infected.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026

Cat Deworming Schedule and Precautions

Parasites are among the few diseases preventable by routine care; timely deworming is key to a cat's health.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021

Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Dogs

IBD in dogs is treated with a novel or hydrolyzed-protein diet, antibiotics (metronidazole, tylosin), corticosteroids (prednisone), sulfasalazine for the colon, and sometimes azathioprine. Home care means strict meds and diet, regular follow-up, and watching for infection or steroid side effects.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021

A Guide to Cat Toys

Cat toys split into three kinds: ones you use together to build bonding, ones a cat can enjoy alone when bored, and a few that need supervision. Picking the right type keeps play safe and fun.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020

Why Cats Get Soft Stools and Diarrhea — and How to Help

Most recurring soft stools in cats trace back to food — intolerance, allergy, or a too-fast diet change — on top of a naturally delicate gut. Slow transitions and the right gut support resolve many cases without a trip to the clinic.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020

How to Use a Cat Teaser Wand

A teaser wand works best when its motion matches the prey it imitates. Knowing the toy's head type, rod style, and the right movements turns a simple stick into hours of healthy, stimulating play.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020