What Is the Lifespan of Turtles?
Turtles are widely recognized to live longer lives than many other pets, with some species living over 100 years! Pet water turtles typically reach 40 years, although much depends on factors such as species, diet and environment that you can influence. Bottom line, most turtles will live several decades if […]
Managing Aggressive Behavior in the Horse Pasture
Herd or pasture bullies can wreak havoc among their fellow horses by biting, striking, kicking, running them into obstacles and through fences, as well as hindering submissive horses from getting access to food (hay). Furthermore, bullies may shred turnout blankets by biting at those wearing them and shredding turnout blankets […]
The Top 6 Beekeeping Suits in 2024
Beekeeping suits are worn when dealing with insects like bees to provide you with protection from their stings. Kim Flottum, author of Backyard Beekeeping and Common Sense Natural Beekeeping as well as host of Beekeepingtodaypodcast.com and HoneyBeeObscura.com advises novice beekeepers and those performing tasks that expose themselves to bees such […]
The Best 8 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet in 2023
As 2022 comes to an end and you set goals for 2023, consider including some pet-related New Year’s Resolutions on your list of New Year’s goals for 2023. Resolutions such as eating healthy and losing weight apply equally to our pets, especially those of overweight breed or age. Making New […]
8 Strategies to Simplify Traveling with Pets
Traveling with your pet can be both thrilling and fulfilling, making the adventure all the more fulfilling and memorable. However, traveling with them requires careful preparation to ensure their comfort, safety, and wellbeing throughout their travels. Researching pet-friendly transportation, accommodations and any specific requirements or restrictions at your destination are […]
Profile of Pacman Frogs: Species Characteristics
Pacman frogs, native to South America and popular pet choices in pet shops around the world, are amphibians that are relatively common as strictly terrestrial amphibians. As these amphibians cannot swim very well, they tend to spend most of their time among damp leaf litter. These amphibians get their name […]
Four Dog Breeds Exhibiting Blue Tongues
Most dogs naturally possess pink tongues, while certain breeds naturally possess blue or “black” tongues (commonly called black tongues). At least two breed standards mandate having solid blue tongues: The Chow Chow and Shar-Pei both always feature solid blue tongues; Eurasier and Thai Ridgeback may feature black-spotted or solid blue-black […]
The Top 5 Tamagotchi and Virtual Pets
Virtual pets offer a more practical solution, and are an easy way to meet this responsibility and expense without incurring the commitment and upkeep required by an actual animal. Just like their real counterparts, virtual pets need our love and attention just like traditional ones but without incurring cleaning up […]
The Top 4 Substrates for Leopard Geckos
For selecting an appropriate substrate for leopard geckos, first consider their natural environment. Leopard Geckos who live in warm desert-like regions require substrates with sandy or clay textures as they tend to thrive there, or combinations thereof such as dirt. Keep in mind that any substrate requires maintenance as urine […]
The Top 8 Flea Treatments for Home Use in 2024
No matter the species of pet or number in your household, flea control is an inevitable part of pet ownership. Fleas tend to thrive in warmer, dryer climates; their populations often peaking during the hotter summer months in your home and yard. Yet flea infestation can happen anywhere at anytime […]