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Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. If you have a new puppy, you likely have lots of questions and a desire to provide your pet with the highest quality food so it can grow into a healthy animal. However, with so many different brands claiming to be the best, it can be challenging to sort through them all....

Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Our dogs spoil us with endless love and loyalty, so it’s no surprise we all want to spoil them back. For our food-motivated friends, treats are the ideal way to show our love and tighten our bond. They also work amazingly well to reinforce good behavior!...

Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. When it comes to “human-grade” dog food, this loose term can be a little confusing. According to the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), this means that all the ingredients are edible for humans. Essentially, this label means that the food goes through a different set of federal regulations than other dog food, such as handling, manufacturing, and minimal processing in USDA kitchens....

Height: 22 – 26 inches Weight: 75 – 85 pounds Lifespan: 12 – 14 years Colors: White Suitable for: Active families Temperament: Alert & fearless, intelligent, easy to train, protective, loving & loyal The American White Shepherd is perhaps one of the most beautiful canines to ever exist. Dog fanciers consider it an exquisite pup, an incredible companion, a lover, and a protector at home. This dog is a member of the shepherd family, as the name suggests, and very similar to its cousin, the German Shepherd dog....

Great Danes were traditionally considered hunting dogs—originally developed in Germany for use as companion and hunting dogs. This large, powerful breed can be traced back to the 16th century when German nobles kept dogs that were used as personal guardians and hunters of wild boar. Great Danes have always been loyal friends and protectors. Still, despite their size and strength, as a modern breed, they no longer possess the athleticism, instinct, or motivation needed for successful hunting....

The African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) is one of the most common hedgehog species kept as exotic pets in North America. It can turn out to be a very charming and not at all prickly pet if it is well tamed. But is it really a good choice for allergy sufferers who have given up on cats and dogs? The short and sweet answer is that hedgehogs do not trigger most allergies in the majority of humans....

Hedgehogs can technically eat grass. However, it is not a natural part of their diet, so they should not be consuming much of it. It can potentially cause digestion problems because grass is difficult to digest. Unlike some other mammals, hedgehogs do not have the enzymes and stomach setup necessary to digest grass. Therefore, it can cause impactions and other issues. That said, hedgehogs are unlikely to eat grass, even if you do offer it....

Pumpkins might be rabbits’ second-favorite orange vegetable, right after carrots! These winter squashes might be most popular in holiday pies, but they’re also a nutritionally dense food that can form an important part of a rabbit’s diet. Today, you’ll be learning why pumpkin can be such a good addition to your pet rabbit’s diet. After looking at its nutrition facts, we’ll also cover two things you should not do when feeding pumpkin to your rabbits as well as how much pumpkin your rabbit should eat....

The Dindon de Sologne Black Turkey is a rare and beautiful bird with deep black feathers and tender, flavorful meat. These turkeys are among the rarest turkey breeds and have been mainly replaced by breeds better suited to large-scale farming. However, there is still a market for this breed because of their high-quality meat. Quick Facts About Sologne Black Turkey Breed Name: Sologne Black; Dindon de Sologne Black Place of Origin: France...

If you’re captivated by llamas with their big soulful eyes, velvety snouts, and seriously funky haircuts, you may be thinking of buying one of these animals. Over the years, many Americans have become enamored with these fluffy gentle giants as well as with their cousins, the alpacas. In recent decades, the number of llamas living in the United States has skyrocketed. As a pack animal, a llama can carry about a third of its body weight which typically means 50 to 100 pounds of well-balanced load....

If you’ve ever met a Norwegian Forest Cat, the first thing you’ll notice is their majestic, almost mythical appearance. The second is their coat—and how much there is of it! Norwegian Forest Cats are known for their affable, laid-back demeanor and for not being too demanding of human attention, but they do need a bit of extra TLC grooming-wise like other long-haired breeds. Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Maxbetter Vizelberg...

Overview Ludwigia Repens is a flowering plant native to the Americas, where it is used as an ornamental plant that grows best in moist soil. In the wild, Ludwigia Repens grows in moist places such as along rivers and wet habitats. It is a perennial aquatic herb that can now be found in many parts of the world. The root system is extensive and can spread throughout the substrate. When wet, the leaves change color from green to pink or purple....

Introduction If you’re the type of person who loves goats, you may have seen a new breed popping up over the past 25 years or so: Kiko goats. This breed, imported from New Zealand, has started to be favored by farmers and ranchers in the United States. This is due to the fact that they’re easy to care for, have long and productive lives, and are extremely parasite resistant. While the goats are mainly kept as livestock at the moment, they can make good pets as well, provided that you know what you’re doing....

The Lear’s Macaw is a bird that you won’t soon forget after the first time you see it. This one screams attention that is well-deserved. It has the noticeable colors that you often see in animals that live in these habitats. After all, they are competing for the lush foliage and flowers for pollinators and other winged animals to visit. As you may expect, it’s relatively new on the scene because of its habitat....

Review Summary Our Final Verdict We give Maev Dog food a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Check Latest Price Introduction Have you heard of the newest pet food craze: raw dog food? Does it sound like something you want to serve your dog? Maev is a relatively new dog food brand, launched in 2020 and made in the United States. It is championed as the first human-grade raw dog food brand....

If you’ve ever owned a pet, then you know that there are a few things that you’ll be strongly pressured to do for them: Get them spayed or neutered, switch to a high-quality food, and brush their teeth regularly. You’re also told that you should have them microchipped too. While the first three are undeniably good things, what about microchipping? Is it really as valuable as many people say? Are there any risks involved?...

Height: 8 – 12 inches Weight: 9 – 12 pounds Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Colors: A wide range of colors with white patches, but rarely solid white; all have bright blue eyes Suitable for: Those looking for a sweet but energetic and sociable kitty Temperament: Affectionate, intelligent, and playful Ojos Azules…take one look at these beautiful but rare cats and you’ll see why their name translates to “Blue Eyes” in Spanish....

Height: 9 – 11 inches Weight: 8 – 12 pounds Lifespan: 8 – 12 years Colors: Chocolate, brown, sable, cinnamon lavender, silver, fawn, blue, gray, black, ebony cream, beige, tan, lilac, red, orange, white Suitable for: Active families, multi-pet households, homebodies Temperament: Vocal, social, attentive, adventurous You have probably seen pictures of these interesting kitties with their very oversized ears and human-like facial expressions. These unusual beauties are highly social cats who thrive on the companionship of both human and furry friends....

Although there are hundreds of different breeds of chickens, the Sicilian Buttercup Chicken, which is usually kept as a pet but also has decent laying output, has a unique comb. The breed’s name comes from the fact that it originates from Sicily, its butter-colored plumage, and for the cup-shaped comb on top of its head. Read on for more information on this unique breed and to see whether it is a suitable chicken for your backyard or small farm....

Domesticated ducks live a very different lifestyle than their wild cousins. Everything is reformed—from their migratory behavior to their use of flight. But one interesting aspect of the differences lies in their diet. Naturally, the nutrients will be similar, but there are notable opportunistic food sources to both. So, what is the difference between domesticated and wild duck diets? Let’s talk about it—and let’s see what this means about housing and feeding a wild duck in captivity....