How to Make Your Hamster Happier
Hamsters raised in one type of environment were happier and more optimistic than their hamster peers. If you have a hamster as a pet, here's what to do to make your hamster happy.
Special Species
Get insights for your birds, small mammals, reptiles, or other unusual pets to give them the special care they need, from dietary to veterinary requirements.
What Toxic Chemicals Are Hiding in Your Pet's Food and Water?
Dogs, cats and horses are being exposed to potentially hazardous levels of long-lasting chemicals like PFAS, and traces are showing up in their blood. Used in pet food packaging and found in everyday objects around your home, here's how to reduce your pet's exposure.
It's Popular, Cheap, and Fun — But It Can Destroy Wildlife
Is this kiddie amusement idea really as benign as people think? It destroys these birds' ability to fly and makes them easy prey by causing undue stress and twisting to their wings. What to tell your children when they ask you to do this next time.
With Eyes Larger Than Their Brains, These Eagles Swoop Down at 200MPH
They may only weigh a total of ten pounds but they have the best vision in the animal kingdom, with eyes that weigh more than their brains. They can see four to five times further than we can, and when they set their sight on prey, even your small pet, watch out.
The Toxins That Are Designed to Kill — Or Heal
It's one of nature's great paradoxes. Humans generally take great pains to avoid these powerful critter toxins, yet researchers are now discovering that many can be harnessed to provide potent healing for chronic pain, hearty conditions, and even diabetes.
You May Not Have to Worry About Ticks and Lyme with This Critter Around
Researchers were stunned to discover how this mammal slays ticks by eating or removing up to 96% of them. And once shed, they don't go on to infect other mammals. With just the potential of one animal to wipe out an astonishing 4,000 ticks in a single week, this is a wild beast you may want around.
Six Reasons to Adopt One of These Often-Shunned Pets
Many people cringe at the thought, but that's only until they get to appreciate their intelligence, affection and charm. They're actually very clean pets, and you may be stunned to learn that you can teach them to come when called by name and to do tricks.
With Venom 15 Times Stronger Than a Rattlesnake's, Keep Your Pet Away from This Insect
If you are healthy and got bit by one, you probably wouldn't die — but that's not the case for your pet. Watch out especially for the females of this species — they have evolved to have extra-potent venom that hijacks its poor victim's nervous system.
How to Keep Cockroaches Out of Your Home
They have an uncanny knack for survival. One method is to move into your kitchen where a ready supply of food resides. But if you're as grossed out and squeamish about these critters as most are, you'll be glad to learn five natural methods to outsmart these fast movers.
