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 ...

Owning an exotic pet is something that requires more responsibility than curiosity. It’s not for everyone, but for those with the patience and resources to care for these unique animals, it can be ...

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 ...

Exotic pets , ranging from reptiles and amphibians to rare mammals and birds, have become increasingly popular among pet ...

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 ...

Pediatricians warn that these animals can pose special health risks. Oct. 6, 2008— -- Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and ...

They say a dog is “man’s best friend,” but pets can come in all shapes and sizes. However, not every animal is legal to keep as a companion in California. The California Department of Fish and ...

KENNEWICK – You’ve heard the old adage that “a dog is a man’s best friend.” What if man has a different best friend? What happens if your best friend is a squirrel, a deer or a lizard? Can you take ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) -While cats and dogs may be our most common creature companions, they are not our only options. Other animals, including birds, snakes, turtles, hedgehogs and even tarantulas ...