Dr. Amanda Charles

It can be difficult to resist the urge to offer some of your meal to your pets, but not all human foods are safe. Fortunately, cats are obligate carnivores and…

By Nicole Cosgrove

All guinea pig owners know how important a proper diet is for their pet’s health and well-being. Guinea pigs are herbivores and thrive on a mixture of hays, pe…

By Sarah Psaradelis

If you have some extra fruit in your home, it’s only natural to wonder if you can give some to your hamster. If you’re thinking about giving them some papaya,…

By Adam Mann

Guinea pig parents should feed their cavies about a teacup’s worth of fresh greens and veggies on a daily basis in addition to hay and pellets. Fruits can also…

By Kit Copson

Hemorrhoids can be a painful and concerning health condition for people, but that doesn't mean all mammals need to worry about them. In fact, it's a problem th…

By Adam Mann

Unneutered males are the most common culprits for “marking territory.” However, it's actually quite common for dogs to “mark,” or pee in small, frequent spurts…

By Brooke Bundy

Strawberries might not be the first food that comes to mind when you're brainstorming treats for your parrot, but they are a nontoxic snack that's generally sa…

By Brooke Bundy

Although cats tend to be larger than ferrets, the two species share several traits and characteristics. Cats, like ferrets, are skilled predators; even the mos…

By Lorre Luther

When it comes to flatulence, we know that our dogs and fellow humans can clear a room. But what about frogs? These interesting amphibians have quite a differen…

By Ashley Bates

It’s no secret that dogs love to share human foods with their humans. However, as a dog owner, you must ensure that any food you share with your canine kiddo i…

By Rachel Giordano