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If you recently purchased an axolotl, or if you are thinking about bringing one home, you probably know that an essential step to getting your home ready for one of these salamanders is preparing its tank. One of the most important things you need to do is purchase a filter for your axolotl’s tank to make sure the tank water stays clean. The specific filter you buy depends on many factors, including the size of your tank, the filtration speed, and even your experience and comfort level working with certain types of filters....

Sugar gliders are packed full of energy. As well as jumping and gliding, they love to charge around and have fun. No matter how big their cage, there won’t be enough room for them to stretch their legs and hit full speed. Like a lot of small animals that are kept in tanks and cages, the sugar glider benefits from having a suitable wheel in its cage. Available in plastic or metal, and as free-standing or to connect to the bars of a cage, the sugar glider wheel will be your glider’s main source of physical exercise each day....

Monthly subscription boxes make a great holiday or birthday gift for all the cat lovers in your life. Of course, you can treat yourself and your cat to a fun subscription box too! What is the best monthly cat box? The contents of subscription boxes can vary quite a bit, so the answer depends on what you—and your cat—are looking for. Do you want more toys than treats? Are you looking for an affordable option or something fancy?...

Many reptiles make good pets, thriving in captivity and being relatively simple to care for. You can even find plenty of them that are easy to handle and can provide loads of entertainment. Skinks are one of the lesser-known reptiles kept as pets, at least when compared to the likes of iguanas, geckos, and snakes. However, skinks represent a diverse reptile group with more than 1,500 members, including many with no legs that move similarly to snakes....

Boulder, CO is a fairly pet-friendly city. Here, you can find a range of attractions for your pet to enjoy. Therefore, if you’re living in the city or coming to visit, you don’t typically have to worry about your canine missing out. However, there still are only a handful of off-leash dog parks. Here’s a quick list of some of the most popular parks in and around Boulder. The 8 Awesome Off-Leash Dog Parks in Boulder, CO...

The fire-bellied toad is a fascinating creature part of the bombinatorid family. They are a group of six different species of small toads. These toads have an interesting pattern with attractive colors. They are known for being peaceful but do have certain risks as tank mates. The fire-bellied toad is known to secrete a toxin through their skin called bombesin. This toxin is isolated from the skin of the toad and binds to bombesin receptors....

If your Maltipoo is a big licker and your face is often the target, you’ll likely either find it flattering or just plain baffling. It’s normal for dogs to lick, but what if your Maltipoo is doing it excessively? It could be that your Maltipoo simply thinks the world of you and wants you to know, but dogs sometimes lick their humans to communicate other feelings. Let’s dive into the reasons your Maltipoo might be licking you so much and how to stop them from doing this if it’s not really your thing....

The Albino Axolotl is a slow-developing salamander that many people have taken to calling the Mexican Walking Fish due to its appearance and appendages that make it look like a fish walking on the aquarium floor. If you are considering purchasing one of these amazing animals for your tank but would like to learn more about it first, keep reading while we discuss feeding, habitat, cost, health risks, and more to help you make an informed decision....

Introduction You may have heard that the Albino Leopard Gecko makes a good pet, and it is a very intriguing reptile to own. However, it requires a bit more care than your average critter. In fact, it requires a very precise care regimen to thrive and stay healthy. The Albino Leopard Gecko is calm, agreeable, and independent, something that makes them even more appealing to many pet owners. They require minimal handling, as they become overstressed if you handle them too much....

The American Green Tree Frog is a popular pet due to its hardy nature and bright green color. They are not good pets for frequent handling, but they are interesting to observe. These little green frogs are found throughout the United States and spend most of their time in the wild in trees. If you have been considering a frog as a pet, these frogs might be a good place to start....

Bengal cats are intelligent and energetic animals, with a wild attitude that many people find appealing. Unfortunately, that wild nature means it’s not legal to own a Bengal everywhere. Some states and countries have banned them entirely. Those that haven’t banned ownership still strongly restrict who can and can’t keep this breed as a pet. What Is a Bengal Cat? Bengal cats were developed by crossing domestic cats with Asian leopard cats....

Intelligence is one’s ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills. Although humans are some of the most intelligent creatures, snakes are oddly intelligent too. They have highly impressive abilities to learn and apply what they have learned to their lives. Although the exact level of intelligence of snakes is hotly debated, no one denies the fact that they are capable creatures. Still, some people believe their intelligence is instinctual, but it seems to us that snakes have keen abilities to learn and apply new information....

The Black Night Leopard Gecko is a rare leopard gecko morph that has been bred for its color. It is a very dark morph, or, to give it its proper technical term, it is a hypermelanistic leopard gecko. It is described as being full black with no pattern whatsoever. The morph is a small gecko and like most line bred morphs, it is prone to some health complaints. Quick Facts about Black Night Leopard Geckos...

The exotic blizzard leopard gecko is a docile and simple reptile to keep in captivity. They rarely bite their handlers and make a great beginner reptile. Leopard geckos can live till 20 years of age with good care. This makes blizzard leopard geckos a long-term commitment and you need to be prepared to care for this gecko for a large portion of your life. These inquisitive geckos have a beautiful coloring that makes them stand out against other types of geckos....

One of the most common conditions we see in middle-aged to older cats is kidney or renal failure. Most commonly, this will be a chronic condition in cats with kidney(s) that are slowly losing function over a period of months to years. Once the kidneys have progressed to a certain point with chronic disease, there is very little that can be done for the affected cats. The kidneys won’t typically recover, but the cat can be kept comfortable....

If you associate wild parakeets with steamy jungle habitat, it might surprise you to learn that parakeets were once found in the not-so steamy forests of Iowa. Yes, America was once home to its own native species of parakeet, the Carolina parakeet. Unfortunately, these colorful birds are now extinct not only in the wild but in captivity as well. In this article, we’ll learn more about the Carolina parakeet, what they looked like, and why they became extinct....

The caracal is a very distinctive large wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and dry areas in northern India and Pakistan. This cat has a sleek streamlined body, a short reddish-gold coat, long tufted black ears, and long legs. This cat gets its name from the Turkish word “karakulak” which means “black ear”. While many people are not familiar with caracals, some people do keep them as pets....

Disclaimer: PetKeen does not endorse or encourage keeping Marmoset monkeys or other non-human primates as pets. This article is for informative purposes only. It’s rare to see a human with a pet monkey, but when we do, we think,” Wow! How lucky are they?” Marmoset monkeys, also called finger monkeys, are tiny animals that are almost too cute to resist. Even though owning an exotic pet seems like a fun idea, the amount of work that goes into taking care of these animals isn’t ideal for most people....

Originating from the deserts of Asia, the frog-eyed gecko is different from many of the other species of geckos that are kept as pets. They have unusual scales and unique coloring. They also have, as the name suggests, eyes that look like those of a frog. Unfortunately, for all of the breed’s unique looks, this is one type of gecko that does not tend to do well when handled. It is best admired from afar, or at least from the other side of the terrarium wall....

Goats are highly adaptable, versatile animals that can provide a wide range of agricultural products. In addition to adjusting well to various environments and landscapes, they can also be farmed for meat, dairy, and skins. When you consider how hardy and practical goats are, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they are popular livestock in Canada. While goats aren’t as popular as cattle and pigs, many Canadians enjoy goat cheese and meat or just keeping the animals around as pets....