Finding the Right Dog Food Online Dogs are great pets which are emotionally bonded to its master and to keep it fit and healthy it is important to keep an eye on their food and activity to maintain their vigor
Snakes can gape their jaws wide to gulp down even very large animals. Snakes are extremely successful animals. Except for some islands and the coldest corners of the globe, snakes’ habitats span the planet. They’re also incredibly diverse. The top
Aurelia Skipwith has ties to water interests fighting endangered species protection and worked for ag giant Monsanto. Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has links to powerful agricultural interests opposed to protections for endangered species
When it comes to reptiles and having them as pets, the corn snake is one of the easiest to breed. No one knows how many are bred in captivity each year but the number is, easily, in the hundreds of
Most desert lizards are territorial which means they will protect some part of their home range from others of the same species. Research in the Mojave Desert of California has documented that large male chuckawallas will actively defend large rocky
Did you know that cats can have a hyperactive thyroid gland? Also known as hyperthyroidism, it’s a fairly common condition in older cats. In fact, the vast majority of affected cats are older than 10 years of age. Most of
Man’s best friend is living longer than ever. This is due to our beloved canines’ increased status as family member and families becoming conscientious about providing their dogs’ appropriate veterinary care. As a result, we are faced with a variety
The Dangers of ‘Free to a Good Home’ Ads Finding a home for an animal can be both emotional and time-consuming. “Free to a good home” ads, particularly ubiquitous on Craigslist, may seem to be an innocuous way to speed
Whether or not dogs dream isn’t known with scientific certainty, but it sure is difficult to imagine that they don’t. We’ve all watched our dogs demonstrate behaviors in their sleep that resemble what they do in a fully awake state. Paddling legs, whining,
Dr. Laurie Hess goes in depth on some of the most common reptile pets. For more from Dr. Hess, find her on Facebook! Last week, I went over some common reptiles that make great pets. This week, I’d like to continue that
Storms and cold temperatures are never fun to deal with, but if you live any place where the seasons change, you will undoubtedly have to face inclement weather at some point this winter. How do you keep your bird or
Dr. Laurie Hess goes in depth on some of the most common reptile pets. For more from Dr. Hess, find her on Facebook! Some people love them. Others fear them. Regardless, most of us would agree that they are at least very
Recently, I’ve seen a rash of concerning Internet headlines in reference to a new research study. The headlines might lead you to believe that cats love you less than dogs, however, these headlines are misleading and don’t give an accurate
A Complete Introduction to Hamsters These rodents are found in a wide range of habitats, from northern Europe in a broad band across much of Asia, apart from the southeastern corner. Twenty-four species are known but, as in the gerbils,
So You Think You Know About Raccoons Did you know: The raccoons’ name is actually spelled two different ways: racoon and raccoon. It seems that it depends on which side of the pond (A.K.A. the Atlantic Ocean) you are on.
