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Dog Found With Choke Chain Embedded In His Neck Nursed Back To Health

November 3, 2025

A dog that was found in a driveway in Keaau, Hawaii, near death and with a metal choke chain embedded into his neck, was given a second chance at life thanks to a couple who refused to give up on the animal. Jean and Jess Smail, who moved to the Big Island of Hawaii several

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Freshwater vs. Saltwater Tanks: What’s The Difference?

November 3, 2025

Setting up your first aquarium can seem like an overwhelming task. There are so many decisions to make: How much can you spend? How big of a system do you want? Freshwater or saltwater? Which animals? What kind of lighting? Which filter? What type of substrate? Navigating all these questions can be confusing, but the

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Dog In Australia Gives Birth To A Record-Tying 18 Puppies

November 3, 2025

A dog in Australia gave birth to 18 puppies on February 19, which tied an Australian record set last year by a Dalmatian from Ballarat, Victoria. Sassy, a Doberman Pinscher, gave birth at the West Coast Veterinary Clinic in Forrestdale, Perth, via cesarean section. The procedure took a whopping 90 minutes, according to The West

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How To Keep Your Betta Fish Healthy

November 3, 2025

Bettas are truly some of the most beautiful fish in the world. They’re colorful, lively, have spectacular fins, and are fortunately both readily available and not particularly difficult to keep. Despite being considered a “beginner” fish, there are some misconceptions when it comes to keeping bettas that often lead to unhappy and/or unhealthy fish. I’m

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Artist Draws Hilariously Accurate Dog Breed Guide

November 3, 2025

Imagine you’re an alien who came to Earth and was introduced to a Chihuahua and a Great Dane. Then you were told that they were, in fact, the same animal. You would probably be a bit confused, because they look nothing alike and (generally) behave so differently. But that’s the beauty of dogs. They are

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Two-Faced Cat Is Twice As Beautiful

November 3, 2025

When Stéphanie Jimenez of Paris, France, went to her first cat show as a visitor in 2010, she spoke with many breeders. They had such an impact that Jimenez went back a second and then a third time before she made the decision that she wanted to breed cats as well, according to her website,

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Teach Your Dog To Lie Down

November 2, 2025

Why it is so hard to teach the “down” command? Well, I think it comes down to two things, and both are important for you to understand before you try and teach the command. First, down is a submissive position for a dog. Many dogs that fall into the anxious or fearful category will think

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This Beautiful Siamese Cat Can’t Get Enough Of The Great Outdoors

November 2, 2025

While cats have become domesticated compared to their bigger, wilder ancestors, many still love being outside. However, the constant threat of predators, oncoming traffic and other dangers makes it extremely risky to just let our cats roam free. With proper training, a responsible owner, and a leash, though, cats can regain that zest for outdoor

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Tips For Finding The Right Sugar Glider Cage

November 2, 2025

Once you’ve decided to share your life with a sugar glider, it’s time to plan his habitat. These small marsupials can live up to 12- to 15-years, so you want make sure you provide them with a cage that keeps them happy and healthy over the years. Next to the sugar glider’s cute and unique

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Signs Your Betta Fish Is Sick

November 2, 2025

A healthy betta with bright colors and full flowing fins is one of the most alluring and elegant sights an aquarist can enjoy. They’re not difficult animals to care for, but because of the reputation they have acquired for being a good “first fish” due to their ability to thrive in minimalistic systems, they often

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