Month: March 2024

Ideal Horse Breeds for Novice Owners and Riders

No breed of horse is perfect for beginning riders and owners, but some breeds offer features that make them better suited. When selecting a beginner-level horse, your primary concern should always be safety; temperament and experience level should matter more than pedigree when assessing temperament and experience level; Morgans and […]

Species Profile: American Green Tree Frogs

American Green Tree Frogs (Amerinda varia) are native to the southeast U.S. from Florida to Virginia and, true to their name, feature bright green hues which help them blend in seamlessly with surrounding foliage in the wild. Furthermore, these amphibians boast a light white or cream stripe running along their […]

Turtle Sleeping Habits Explained

Land and aquatic turtles make popular pet reptiles, yet their behaviors can often remain mysterious. Sleep is among these behaviors that is particularly perplexing since it can be hard to tell when a turtle may be awake if they’re not moving around or feeding themselves. Sleep patterns vary among species […]

Selecting Nutritious Horse Treats

Just like people, horses enjoy receiving treats. In terms of horse care and ownership, treats typically refer to food items that taste delicious but do not necessarily provide significant nutritional benefit. Here, we outline safe foods and ways to safely give treats; additionally we explore what options exist if your […]

Twelve Elegant Gray and White Cat Breeds

Whitney Miller, DVM, chief veterinarian at Petco states that some cultures regard gray and white cats as spiritual protectors or guides to the spiritual realm. Others view them as symbols of independence, intuition and balance while cat lovers like Miller cannot resist seeing one wearing an immaculate white and gray […]

Selecting the Proper Flooring for Your Horse Stable

Building or renovating a barn for horses involves carefully considering their standing surface, both from an aesthetic and leg health perspective. Indoor-based horses must stand still on whatever is in their stall floor for extended periods, potentially taxing on their legs and requiring carefully considered flooring choices that provide cushioned […]

Essential Parrot Dietary Guidelines

An imbalanced or incomplete diet is one of the primary causes of illness among pet birds, despite limited scientific study on it.1 While our knowledge regarding avian nutrition remains limited at best, most experts concur that an appropriate diet for parrots usually starts with a formulated diet with additional foods […]