Dr. Amanda Charles

Like humans, dogs can get runny noses. Sometimes a drippy nose is no cause for concern; other times, it can indicate a health issue. The best way to determine…

By Jordyn Alger

Basking is a vital part of a turtle's health. As reptiles, turtles are cold-blooded creatures, they must bask to regulate their internal body temperature. Bask…

By Kristin Hitchcock

Turtles are popular pets in the United States, and the demand for them is growing stronger all the time. They are docile and relatively easy to care for, howev…

By Gregory Iacono

Dialing in a tortoise diet can be surprisingly challenging compared to common pets. The signs of a poor diet that you might see in any other animal aren’t as a…

By Nicole Cosgrove

Most semi-aquatic and aquatic turtles are omnivores, requiring a mixture of animal protein and plants. Some species, such as tortoises, are mostly herbivorous,…

By Chantelle Fowler

Everyone knows that some degree of odor comes with the territory when you have pets. Cats have litter boxes that occasionally get stinky, and dogs can get awfu…

By Chantelle Fowler

It's completely normal for dogs to pant, but excessive panting might be a cause for concern. Dogs who are panting will rapidly breathe through their mouths wit…

By Sarah Psaradelis

Most turtles are kept in fish tanks where they can have a place to swim, sit out of the water, warm up, and eat. Turtles can be quite messy pets, you’ll need t…

By Gregory Iacono

Losing a pet can be one of life's hardest challenges. Inevitably, we all know death happens to every creature, but sometimes we can jump to scary conclusions b…

By Brooke Bundy

Most aquatic turtles are omnivores and need a varied diet. Turtles can safely eat lots of snacks, but if you have a turtle in your home, is bread something tha…

By Ashley Bates