Living with animals beyond cats and dogs often comes with a steeper learning curve and fewer clear-cut answers. This section brings together articles covering a wide range of pets and situations, approached with care and common sense.
The focus here is on practical guidance, thoughtful observation, and helping animals thrive in real homes.
Scroll on to explore the articles below.
You’ve seen them in movies and on TV shows, and the local pet store usually has some for sale. They seem to be intelligent and cuddly. But what do you really know about owning a ferret?
Ferrets live an average of 6-8 years, although some can be as old as 10. They tend to sleep a lot (about 18 hours a day!), but when they are awake they are
Rabbits are one of the most popular pets, apart from dogs and cats. They look attractive, lovely, gentle, friendly and cute. They are easy to take care of and undemanding…
“Mom, can we get a puppy?”
Who hasn’t heard that line before? The kids think it’s time for an addition to the family, but you know you don?t have time for a family pet.
We’ve got the perfect solution to make everyone happy! Hermit Crabs!!
Now before you start to panic because you just heard the word crab, just listen! They’re not that bad. Trust me, I?ve had
As pets go, hamsters are fairly easy to take care of. Hamsters require no walking, and are not particularly dirty or stinky, they are small and don’t take up much…
“Can I have a puppy? Please, oh please, I’ll take care of it and look after it and everything.” Just what do you say to your kids when they ask…
by V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D. If you’re looking for an unusual, eye-catching pet, it’s hard to go wrong with a snake. They’re exotic enough to catch people’s interest, yet…