Chinchillas are incredibly cute and furry, and this is the main reason most people consider getting one as a pet. However, just because an animal looks cute doesn't necessarily mean that it's the best choice, which is why it's important…

The idea of having a pet snake is a bit curious. Would one pet a snake? Surely the skin of many snakes is beautiful, with vivid colors and patterns. Consider the tegument of corn snakes, with black-ringed crimson blotches alternating…

Kids and pets keep us young at heart and bring us nothing but joy, fun, and a whole lot of happiness. As a celebration of all that our pets and little ones bring to our lives, Wednesday, April 26 is National Kids and Pets Day! Created by…

Crystal Red Shrimp are an extremely fragile breed of shrimp that arose from a mutation of the black bumble bee shrimp in Japan. Though they require very specific care, with the right knowledge you can successfully keep these rare and…

April 30th is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! This is the perfect time to make a new furry friend and give a homeless pet a second chance by welcoming them home. By adopting a shelter pet you not only benefit from the unconditional…

Do you regularly refer to your pet as your son, your daughter or your soulmate? Do your friends know to prepare to "ooh" and "aah" over all the new snaps of your furred, feathered, finned or scaly family members when you meet up? Can you…

It's time to get out your pet's favorite outfit. January 14th is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. This day offers a great opportunity to dress up your pet in their best outfit and take some fun photos. Whether you're taking your pet out for…

January 5th is National Bird Day, a day set aside to pay homage to our feathered friends, whether they be your favorite pet parakeet or the cardinal that visits the tree in your yard every year. This day is scheduled to coincide with the…

National Hairball Awareness Day is the day to be conscious of hairballs. Held on the final Friday of April (April 28th in 2017), this important event raises awareness of an issue that's often joked about but is serious in the eyes of pet…

Dogs actually do see in color, just not as well as we do. <!-- Next Fact --> Previous Fact