by animaldogs | Nov 2, 2023 | Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Reptile, Turtle
Red eared sliders are semi aquatic turtles that are very commonly kept as pets. Unfortunately, lack of understanding what they require means that many red eared sliders have died from improper care. While they are not overly demanding as pets, many unsuspecting owners...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Birds, Choosing Your Pet, Exotics
Budgies (budgerigars) are an extremely popular pet bird, and for good reason. These small parrots make delightful pets, and are usually friendly and easy to tame. While they can sometimes be difficult to understand, they are quite capable of mimicking speech. Budgies...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Reptile, Turtle
North American box turtles are mainly terrestrial turtles, although they do spend some time in shallow water (Asian box turtles tend to be a bit more aquatic). Compared to aquatic turtles such as red eared sliders, they are more challenging and complex pets, and are...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Birds, Choosing Your Pet, Exotics
If you’re thinking of adding a feathered friend to your family, you might be surprised at what it takes to care of this type of pet. While parrots are highly intelligent and fun pets, there are a few aspects that make them more difficult to care for than a cat or dog....
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Birds, Choosing Your Pet, Exotics
If you’re looking for a lively, affectionate, intelligent pet, you don’t have to limit yourself to a dog or cat. Members of the Cacatuidae family, better known as cockatoos, can provide those qualities in abundance. However, before you bring a cockatoo...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Birds, Choosing Your Pet, Exotics
If you’ve decided to enter the entertaining world of bird ownership, you may be thinking about adopting a macaw. These giants of the parrot world make fun companions, but here are some things you should consider before making that purchase. What You Should Know...
