Health Care

Choosing a name for a new exotic pet can be a challenge. If you are looking for a pet name that starts with the letter P, check out these options.

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an energetic dog breed that makes a trainable, affectionate companion and skilled sporting dog for the right owner.

Do hamsters have a normal amount of time that they should sleep? Find out when and how long your hamster should be sleeping.

Mississippi map turtles are friendly but nervous little water turtles. Learn about their care, housing, feeding, health, and even how to choose one.

Deciding to put your dog to sleep is difficult. Use quality of life scales to help you reach a decision about when to euthanize your dog.

There are many popular alternatives to drugs but they aren't always safe or effective in killing fleas. Find out if peppermint oil is one of them.

Wallabies don't make great pets and are generally illegal to own. Learn about the behavior, diet, housing, and environment a wallaby needs.

Patagonian cavies can be affectionate pets. Learn about the kind of care this South American rodent needs.

Carp pox is a common herpes virus in koi. It causes plaque or candle-wax lesions on the skin and is not a lethal disease.

Black rat snakes are a popular pet snake due to their size and ease of care. Find out what you will need and how to care for these snakes.

Hamsters can develop abscesses from injuries. These infections require treatment to heal. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Hamsters are great pets but can take a while to warm up to people. Learn the steps to tame your hamster so that it feels comfortable with you.

Dogs should lose their baby teeth by the time they are adults. Find out what to do if your dog still has its baby teeth and if it's a problem.

Wondering how to say thank you to your veterinarian and their team? Here are some thoughtful gift ideas to show your appreciation for the love and care they sho

The Haflinger Horse may be small, but it's plenty powerful. This little horse can carry around both adults and children, and it excels in driving.

Renal dysplasia is a condition of malformed kidneys. It is incurable but can be managed in some dogs. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Spinal stenosis occurs in a dog's spinal cord and may cause a variety of painful symptoms. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Thyroxine is a common medication used for treating dogs with hypothyroidism. Before giving your dog this drug, learn more about its uses and side effects.

A liver shunt is a serious physical abnormality affecting primarily small breed dogs. It can be deadly. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Here's how to take care of your pregnant dog and prepare yourself for the day she gives birth.

Positive reinforcement dog training means rewarding your dog for good behavior. Get started by learning about the many benefits this approach offers.

Learn about 7 kinds of aggression in puppies and the different ways you can prevent or stop it with this helpful guide.

The Nitrogen Cycle refers to the continual conversion of nitrogenous compounds. Ammonia gets converted to nitrite, which then converts to nitrate.

Heartworm disease is a serious risk for all dogs exposed to mosquitos. Find out about the products used to prevent Heartworm disease in dogs.