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How to Raise Newly Hatched Turtles: What Do Hatchlings Eat?
Turtles from egg to their first winter are called hatchlings — small, sensitive, and easy to lose, so they need careful rearing. Here is when to pond them, what to feed, and how to manage water.

The Dangers of Releasing a Pet Hamster Into the Wild
Releasing a pet hamster is effectively abandoning it to death — pet hamsters lack survival skills and will starve, freeze, or fall prey. If you cannot keep it, rehome it, give it to a friend, or use boarding. When boarding, vet the place, agree on fees and care, and keep it away from loose cats and dogs.

What to Watch When Raising a Lop-Eared Rabbit
Lop-eared rabbits are small, gentle, and popular, but new owners must heed five points or the rabbit may fall ill: age-based diet (alfalfa for pups, timothy for adults), a ventilated dry home (no outdoor in summer, a floor board in dog cages to avoid sore hocks), daily cleaning of urine, no baths (keep ears dry), and never lift by the ears grip the belly and rump instead.

How to Care for a Myna Bird (and Daily Cautions)
A myna is a well-known, beloved bird; once tamed it becomes very clingy, much like a dog. Raise it in a roomy cage with perches and cups, feed chicks myna powder and adults egg-rice with meat and greens, keep the cage clean, and give water baths in summer. Watch temperature swings, prevent colds, and start speech training at 3-4 months.

All-Black Cat Breeds and Their Traits
Common all-black breeds include the Chinese rural cat, Bombay, Angora, British Shorthair, and Persian. Though many breeds come in black, a solid-color cat is fairly rare. Here are their traits.

How to Tell If Your Dog Is Happy
Every owner wants a happy pet. A dog's happiness shows clearly and is easy to spot. This article details the signs of a happy dog and how to boost its happiness.

How to Keep Goldfish Cool in Summer
Summer is peak growth season for goldfish. Right temperatures mean good appetite, more activity, and fewer illnesses, so they grow faster than in other seasons. Here are summer care and cooling tips.

How to Overcome Your Dog’s Fear of You
When a dog first arrives it's unfamiliar with you and the home, so it's naturally fearful — trembling, unwilling to approach, or hiding in a corner. How can you ease that fear?

How to Keep Goldfish in Winter and the Right Water Temperature
As temperatures drop in winter, lively goldfish grow sluggish, and safe overwintering is not easy for the small ones. Here are winter goldfish tips on feeding and keeping them warm.

How Long Can an Escaped Hamster Survive?
Because hamsters are so small, they can slip out of the cage easily and are hard to find afterward, leaving owners worried about their survival. So how long can an escaped hamster live? This article takes a detailed look.