Gerbils are cute little animals that many people keep as pets. You might get a gerbil for your household if you feel like it’d be fun for your kids. These little animals are great pets, but they aren’t really meant to be held. This means that you’ll want to give them to older children or…
Goats are common farm animals, but some people have also started caring for them as pets. If you’re looking for interesting animals to keep in your backyard, then getting a few goats might make sense. You might want to make sure that you have a good amount of space if you’re planning on doing this,…
On a recent trip to the local park, I spotted a chameleon perching on a tree. Instead of the expected vibrant colors, this little guy was almost as brown as the tree it was perched on. The lifeless shade of the creature had me worried it might be sick. So, I just had to find…
Rabbits are adorable, and many people have them as pets. You can even house train a bunny. However, most of us have heard of Monty Python and the Holy Grail’s character The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog and its “sharp pointy teeth.” Was it just a joke? Or do rabbits have a vicious side? For example,…
Frogs make fascinating and pleasing pets. However, because they’re such unusual creatures, it’s hard to know what normal froggy behavior is. Different frog species have varied eating and sleeping habits. But is it normal for a frog not to move much – or at all? Why is your pet frog not moving? There are many…
Hermit crabs, like most other creatures, attract mites. These tiny, almost microscopic arachnids are attracted to your hermit crab’s food and bedding. As a hermit crab owner, you know that you have to keep the crabs clean of parasites. But can hermit crab mites spread to humans? Hermit crab mites can spread to humans by…
Birds are majestic creatures that have become our beloved pets, so it is essential to know any problems your pet bird might face in its lifetime. You need to know what to watch for with certain illnesses to ensure the safety and health of your pet bird. But can birds have strokes? Birds can suffer…
Chickens are becoming increasingly popular as a backyard pet, and for a good reason. They provide you with eggs daily, and they take care of pests like termites. They can be easy to care for, depending on which breed you get. But the one main question that most people have about chickens is, are they…
Ferrets are a fun, unique pet to have. They are high-energy animals that love to play and entertain themselves with their antics. However, because ferrets are rare pets, there are not as many resources out there to help you understand their behavior and how to best care for them. You may be confused by some…
Betta fish are some of the most beloved and common fish that people take care of in home aquariums. You might have purchased some of these fish recently because of how pretty they look. Male betta fish are particularly visually stunning. They have colorful fins that will stand out and flow with the water as…