In warmer months it is very important to make sure our pets do not get overheated or dehydrated. This is especially true for cold-blooded pets that rely on external ... Read More

Guest author Nic Papalia shares the story of Lindy, a dingo that is a part of his family. Her photos can also be found in the photo gallery. ... Read More

State and provincial parks, private, and rail multi-use trails are ideal for horseback riding. Unfortunately, in some areas, horses are not welcome, largely due to misunderstandings between users. Here's tips ... Read More

Cats do not get a vacation from the dog days of summer, and they need your help to keep summertime annoyances at a minimum. Learn how to keep your kitties cool and ... Read More

White's tree frogs are sometimes also called dumpy tree frogs, and are a good choice for beginning frog owners as they are large and quite docile. Some owners might ... Read More

Vitamin A deficiency isn't terribly common, but it is sometimes seen in pet reptiles, especially turtles along with other reptiles such as chameleons. This deficiency is quite easily preventable ... Read More

It is a tragedy how many turtles have died due to a lack of understanding what they require. Many owners are not prepared for the investment they will need ... Read More

When you go to the pet store you will see some packaged materials marketed as hamster nesting material. However, you can save some money and give your hamster great ... Read More

Rabbits are generally quiet animals, but that certainly doesn't mean that they cannot communicate quite clearly. The trick is to know what you are looking for. Their body ... Read More

Photo © 2006 Lianne McLeod, Licensed to About.com, Inc. Many pet owners are worried and/or angry about what goes into pet food after all the pet food recalls last year ... Read More

I've been seeing these long tailed lizards (also known as long tailed grass lizards) in a pet store here. Though they are not huge, they are quite amazing because ... Read More

Fireflies (lightning bugs) are such neat insects. However, feeding them to reptiles and amphibians is not recommended -- they are known to be very toxic to bearded dragons and ... Read More

On a fairly regular basis, I get questions about mixing species of reptiles and amphibians in a terrarium (vivarium). While I understand the appeal, and realize that some owners ... Read More

Have you ever seen these places where you can get your picture taken with a tiger or lion or other big cat? If you've ever thought this was a ... Read More

The other day at the pet store I was admiring the house geckos. They are small little lizards that have a propensity for hanging out on walls and ceilings ... Read More

Choosing the right pet is always important, but special care should be taken when choosing an exotic pet. Here are 7 Exotic Pets that can be good choices as ... Read More

Ferrets cannot handle heat well, and if you live where either heat or humidity are a problem, you should have a plan and a back-up plan to prevent overheating and ... Read More