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Emydoidea blandingii (Blanding’s Turtle)

Emydoidea blandingii (Blanding’s Turtle)

Blanding's turtle is a semi-aquatic turtle of the Great Lakes region, gentle and cold-hardy, with a smooth black helmet-shaped shell and a yellow hinged plastron marked with black blotches. It is omnivorous and adapts well to captivity.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Kinosternon acutum (Tabasco Mud Turtle)

Kinosternon acutum (Tabasco Mud Turtle)

The Tabasco mud turtle (Kinosternon acutum) is a medium-sized mud turtle prized for its vivid head striping, found mainly in the Mexican Caribbean lowlands. It is rarer than the narrow-bridged musk turtle and seldom seen on the market.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Canine and Feline Urticaria (Hives): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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 Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Syndrome)

Canine and Feline Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Syndrome)

Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's disease, is an endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands overproduce cortisol, most often because of a pituitary tumor. It causes increased thirst and urination, a ravenous appetite, muscle wasting, a pot-bellied appearance, and symmetric hair loss, and usually requires lifelong management.

Diseases 📅 June 16, 2026
Canine Herpesvirus Infection (CHV): Symptoms and Care

Canine Herpesvirus Infection (CHV): Symptoms and Care

Canine herpesvirus is a highly contagious virus in dogs that is often fatal in puppies under 21 days old, while older dogs usually show only mild upper-respiratory signs. It can also cause infertility, abortion, and stillbirth in breeding dogs and genital lesions in males.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Cat

Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Cat

What are the pros and cons of neutering a cat? Can cats be neutered? It has become a headache for owners because neutering has many benefits, including lower tumor rates and no pyometra, but the drawbacks cannot be ignored. Let us look together.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
Does Your Cat Really Need to Be Spayed or Neutered?

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