Unfortunately, Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is one of the most common aliments of captive lizards. Iguanas and Bearded Dragons are frequently affected and are the most commonly thought of lizards associated with this disease, although that is likely due to their popularity as pets. Many believe that MBD is simply a calcium deficiency; however, [...]
The benefits of having pets are too numerous to count. They are our companions, our friends, and to some they are even considered family, but the one downfall of being a pet owner is that a vast majority of pets have a much shorter lifespan than their human companions. The loss of a pet [...]
Pet frogs can be fascinating creatures to raise and observe. Tadpoles are frequently available to purchase, which makes owning a frog into an adventure of amazing transformation. There are, however, a few things owners should know before making the decision to purchase their tadpole or pet frog. Regardless of whether you purchase a full [...]
The commercial pet food industry frequently states that foods they produce complete and balanced nutrition for your pet; however the nutrition provided in pelleted diets is more often basic in nature. While feeding a strictly pelleted diet is common, many turtles require more specific nutrition and will generally thrive when fed a few additional items. [...]
Some fun facts about our hopping pals you can be sure to share with your friends: Frogs are amphibians and therefore they absorb vital nutrients through their skin. Frogs actually have some teeth in their upper mouth/jaw that are used to grip food until it can be swallowed whole. Frogs squish their eyes down when [...]
Much the same as with our canine friends, different species of turtle have different requirements. For this reason, it is extremely important that potential owners do extensive research prior to adoption in order to educate themselves on the proper care and requirements of the turtle species they are looking to adopt. Speaking with a veterinarian [...]
A common misconception of frog owners is that they simply need water as part of their environment in order to survive. Captive frogs require more consideration when it comes to their water. Frogs, being amphibians, absorb vital nutrients and even oxygen into their bodies through their skin. Inappropriate types of water may be detrimental to [...]
Most pet owners’ common response would be, “Bugs of course!” However, proper diet can vary based on the size or species of your frog and therefore owners should always research their specific frog of interest prior to purchasing a new pet. In general, yes, frogs eat insects. There are certain insects that should be avoided [...]
We are jumping for joy to share the news that April is National Frog Month! Unique and fascinating both as pets and in the wild, frogs are amazing amphibians. Hop to it and take this opportunity to learn something new about our amphibious friends! There are thousands of species of amphibians, many of which are [...]
A majority of snake owners are aware that shedding is a natural occurrence in their pet’s life. Much like people, snakes also replace their skin layers, only they go through the process in a different way. Approximately once a month (although it can occur more or less frequently) snakes will shed their old skin and [...]