Chelsea Mortensen

Guinea pigs like to pig out! It’s generally recommended that you give them constant access to hay and fresh water. Unlike some pets, guinea pigs aren’t usually…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Music defines the human experience. It’s hard to think of an art form we spend more time with—in fact, some studies show the average person spends over 25 hour…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Guinea pigs are the perfect pets if you like adventurous eaters. They love eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and even a few herbs. That includes…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Ticks are nasty bloodsuckers that can spread disease to cats and humans. A tick bite can be life-threatening to your cat as they can transmit blood-borne disea…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Brazil—home of the Amazon rainforest, Carnival, and…rabbits? The Brazilian rabbit, sometimes called the Rustico, is a hardy, good-tempered breed of rabbit that…

By Chelsea Mortensen

So, you’ve got a new guinea pig (or two), and you need a name. Where do you start? It’s a word that you’ll probably say every day, so you’d better like it. The…

By Chelsea Mortensen

The Super Bowl is a time for family, friends, food, and frightened pets. That’s right—although you’re having a ton of fun, many cats are scared and anxious dur…

By Chelsea Mortensen

With their shaggy curls, webbed toes, and enthusiastic personality, Portuguese Water Dogs are known for being all-weather friends. These friendly, intelligent…

By Chelsea Mortensen

We all want our dogs to be happy and healthy, but some diseases can't be prevented. It’s our job as owners to look out for signs of possible diseases and get o…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Poop—it’s a part of pet ownership that most of us hate dealing with. But your rabbit loves dealing with poop…by eating it! Coprophagia, or poop-eating, is norm…

By Chelsea Mortensen