Choosing Your Pet

Pigs are great for families who want a relatively exotic but easy to care for a pet. Whether miniature, like a pot-bellied pig, or a full-sized animal, caring for a pig is...

Did you know rats make surprisingly affectionate pets? If you’re thinking of bringing home a pet rat, here’s what you need to know. Health Rats that are bred especially as pets are...

If you’re looking for a lively, affectionate, intelligent pet, you don’t have to limit yourself to a dog or cat. Members of the Cacatuidae family, better known as cockatoos, can provide those...

If you’re thinking of adding a feathered friend to your family, you might be surprised at what it takes to care of this type of pet. While parrots are highly intelligent and...

North American box turtles are mainly terrestrial turtles, although they do spend some time in shallow water (Asian box turtles tend to be a bit more aquatic). Compared to aquatic turtles such...

Budgies (budgerigars) are an extremely popular pet bird, and for good reason. These small parrots make delightful pets, and are usually friendly and easy to tame. While they can sometimes be difficult...