Africa is packed with incredible wildlife, but some of the most dangerous animals are the ones you may never spot until it is too late. Most people think first about lions or elephants, but venomous snakes cause a huge number of deaths every year. Reptiles Magazine says more than 32,000 people die from snakebites in […] More

With hantavirus making headlines, including a recent Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, it makes total sense for hamster owners to worry. So here’s the real answer: pet hamsters are not known to carry hantavirus. Still, it helps to know where this virus actually comes from, how it spreads, and why […] More

Bringing your dog home after surgery is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences a pet parent can go through. Your dog looks different. They are groggy confused and maybe a little unsteady on their feet. There is a strange cone around their neck and a wound that needs protecting. And suddenly the responsibility of keeping […] More

If you have been scrolling social media lately, you have probably seen the caramelo dog: a honey-colored, bright-eyed street dog with major main-character energy. This lovable mixed-breed pup from Brazil has gone from wandering sidewalks to becoming an internet darling. And honestly? It is easy to see why. What Is a Caramelo Dog? The caramelo […] More

You close the bathroom door. Within seconds you hear it. The soft padding of paws. The persistent little meow. Then the determined scratching that tells you in no uncertain terms that your presence behind a closed door is completely unacceptable to the tiny creature who owns your heart. Sound familiar? If you have ever wondered […] More

With hantavirus back in the news, a lot of pet owners are wondering the same thing: can my dog catch it? The good news is no — but the story does not stop there. The Short Answer — And Why It’s Not the Whole Story Dogs do not get sick from hantavirus. Health agencies say […] More