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Dr. Luqman Javed

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Are Guinea Pigs Good Pets for Kids? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Are Guinea Pigs Good Pets for Kids? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Parents are always trying to make the best life possible for their children. This means ensuring they are loved, well-fed, and have all their basic needs met.…

Melissa Gunter
By Melissa Gunter
How to Get Rid of Dog Anal Gland Smell: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Get Rid of Dog Anal Gland Smell: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

As a dog owner, the sight of dogs meeting new dogs by sniffing their behinds is pretty common. This is because near their anus, all dogs possess two anal sacs,…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Do African Bullfrogs Have Teeth and a Strong Bite? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Do African Bullfrogs Have Teeth and a Strong Bite? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

African Bullfrogs are large frogs with wide mouths that, as you can probably guess, hail from Africa. African Bullfrogs can make extremely loud sounds, and the…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can You Keep a Toad as a Pet? Vet-Reviewed Species Info & Basic Requirements

Can You Keep a Toad as a Pet? Vet-Reviewed Species Info & Basic Requirements

Toads can make for interesting pets, but their shy nature combined with the production of bufotoxin and the fact that soap, oil, and other substances commonly…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Turtles Eat Blueberries? Our Vet Answers

Can Turtles Eat Blueberries? Our Vet Answers

Turtles are fun to have as pets, but they require a very different level of care compared to dogs and cats. For example, a turtle needs an appropriately sized…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
How Often Do Tortoises Poop? Our Vet Answers

How Often Do Tortoises Poop? Our Vet Answers

While it might not be pleasant to look at, a tortoise’s poop can provide valuable information about their health. Factors like the color of the poop and freque…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Peaches? Vet-Approved Nutritional Science & Information

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Peaches? Vet-Approved Nutritional Science & Information

Guinea pigs are true herbivores that require unlimited amounts of hay in their daily diet. They also need species-appropriate pellets, daily vegetables, and oc…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Rabbit Pregnancy: A Complete Vet Reviewed Guide

Rabbit Pregnancy: A Complete Vet Reviewed Guide

Rabbits are well known for their ability to proliferate at an impressive rate. Their pregnancies are short, only lasting between 31 to 33 days, and the female…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
Can Tortoises Eat Watermelon? Our Vet Explains

Can Tortoises Eat Watermelon? Our Vet Explains

There are about 49 species of tortoises in existence, and these animals can be found living in a variety of different wild habitats around the world 1. They al…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
Male vs. Female Pixie Frog: The Differences (Vet-Verified Info With Pictures)

Male vs. Female Pixie Frog: The Differences (Vet-Verified Info With Pictures)

The African Bullfrog is the second largest frog in the world, only behind the aptly named Goliath Frog. Because of their scientific name, Pyxicephalus adspersu…

Codee Chessher
By Codee Chessher