Eastern Painted Turtle

One of four painted-turtle subspecies - smaller, plainer and a bit harder to keep than the western form, but a classic, hardy North American pet with a red-edged shell.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026

Gould’s Monitor

Gould's Monitor (Varanus gouldii), also called the Sand Monitor or Racehorse Goanna, is a large, fast and hardy Australian monitor. When threatened it rears on its hind legs, inflates its neck and hisses; impressive but hard to tame and potentially dangerous as an adult.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026

Winter White Dwarf Hamster

The Winter White Dwarf Hamster (Phodopus sungorus), also called the Djungarian hamster or Russian dwarf, is the easiest and tamest of the small hamsters and turns white in winter. A solitary species, it needs a safe cage, a wheel, and a careful diet free of onion, chocolate, and apple seeds. Lifespan 2–3 years.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026

LionHead Rabbit

The LionHead Rabbit is a small, gentle pet rabbit named for the ruff of long fur around its head that looks like a lion's mane. Originating in Belgium and bred in the Netherlands and US, it is sturdy and clean, needs daily coat care and a wire-free cage, and lives 5–7 years.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026

Canine and Feline Urticaria (Hives): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Urticaria, or hives, is an acute allergic skin reaction in dogs and cats that produces sudden, well-defined wheals and itching, usually fading within a day or two. Identifying and removing the trigger is the key to treatment and prevention.

Diseases 📅 July 21, 2026

Canine and Feline Atopic (Allergic) Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Atopic dermatitis, also called allergic dermatitis, is an IgE-mediated skin hypersensitivity in dogs and cats, marked by intense itching, redness, and hair loss that often begins around the eyes, toes, and groin. Mild cases may resolve once the allergen is removed, while persistent cases need veterinary-directed anti-inflammatory therapy.

Diseases 📅 July 21, 2026

Boarding Your Pet at a Pet Store for the Holidays: Pros and Cons

Holiday boarding at a pet store offers supervision, socialization, and grooming, but carries risks of infection, careless staff, and post-boarding stress. Inspect the facility, confirm vaccination, and use a written contract.

Pet Health 📅 January 11, 2021

Does Your Cat Really Need to Be Spayed or Neutered?

Must a cat be spayed or neutered? Many owners have this doubt. In fact, neutering is the best overall way to ensure a pet's welfare and improve its quality of life. If the owner does not plan to breed the cat, it is best to have it fixed. Let us look in detail at the benefits of neutering and the impact of not neutering.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021