With their unique looks and their wild-but-wonderful characteristics, the best exotic pets can make for the most unusual of companions. Any pet parent will know that a happy pet is a happy parent. So ...

CHICAGO — Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter — because of risks for disease. That’s according to the nation’s ...

Deciding between the best first pets for children can be tricky. Whether you’ve grown up with animals or you’re embarking on this journey for the very first time, the pressure to get it right can feel ...

Discover low-maintenance, personable rodent pets to fit your lifestyle. Reviewed by Natasha Diehl A variety of small rodents can be kept as pets. Some are easy to tame and enjoy interacting with ...

When it comes to pet insurance, most of the industry’s focus is on covering cats and dogs. But what about those with more unconventional companions? Non-traditional pets like birds, reptiles, rabbits, ...