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White-lipped Pit Viper

White-lipped Pit Viper

The white-lipped pit viper (Trimeresurus albolabris) is a slender, arboreal venomous pit viper of southern China and Southeast Asia, recognised by the white line running from its body to its lower lip.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026
Texas Diamondback Terrapin

Texas Diamondback Terrapin

The Texas Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin littoralis) is a rare and prized subspecies of the diamondback terrapin. Thanks to conservation, its numbers are rising; the white-skinned 'super Texas' form is considered top quality and can fetch very high prices.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026
Mexican Giant Musk Turtle

Mexican Giant Musk Turtle

The Mexican Giant Musk Turtle (Staurotypus triporcatus), also called the giant musk or 'Mexican giant egg' turtle, is a highly interactive, intelligent turtle that adapts well to captivity. Not hard to keep, but it is large, aggressive, and relatively expensive.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026
Pseudemydura umbrina (Western Swamp Turtle)

Pseudemydura umbrina (Western Swamp Turtle)

The Western swamp turtle (Pseudemydura umbrina) is one of Australia's smallest turtles; males have a 155 mm shell and weigh 550 g, while females reach 135 mm and 410 g. Its coloration varies with age and habitat, and it is listed as Critically Endangered.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Mud and Musk Turtles (Egg Turtles)

Mud and Musk Turtles (Egg Turtles)

The 'egg turtle' is not a single species but the common nickname for the family Kinosternidae — mud turtles and musk turtles — named for their smooth, egg-shaped carapace. Mostly North American, they are popular, interactive pets, but each species differs in size, care difficulty and husbandry, so research the exact species before buying.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Gastric dilatation-volvulus is a life-threatening bloating and twisting of the stomach in dogs and cats, causing sudden abdominal swelling, retching, and distress. It is an emergency requiring immediate decompression and surgery.

Diseases 📅 May 16, 2026
Dog Bloating and Loss of Appetite

Dog Bloating and Loss of Appetite

Bloating refers to the symptom of a dog's stomach and intestines swelling due to excessive gas production. Flatulence generally refers to the process of expelling excess gas from the body. Gas from flatulence is mainly expelled through the anus.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021
What to Do When Your Dog Gobbles Food Without Chewing

What to Do When Your Dog Gobbles Food Without Chewing

Dogs that gulp food without chewing risk choking, bloating, and stomach upset. Slowing them down with separation, smaller meals, a slow-feeder bowl, and training keeps mealtime safe.

Pet Health 📅 January 1, 2021
What Causes a Cat to Vomit

What Causes a Cat to Vomit

Cat vomit comes in many forms, from harmless hairballs to warning signs like blood or parasites. Knowing what you are looking at helps you decide when a vet visit is urgent.

Pet Health 📅 December 31, 2020