February 17, 2025

Freshwater fish make great pets. Some of the best options for a freshwater aquarium include goldfish, angelfish, betta fish, neon tetra, and more.

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December 17, 2024

At Christmas time, I see images of polar bears and penguins sharing drinks and presents and playing together. But I thought penguins lived at the South Pole. What animals live in Santa’s backyard?

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September 16, 2024

Offering your dog or cat organic or “green” pet toys is an environmentally responsible way to contribute to safe and fun playtime! Learn how to select, care for, and clean eco-friendly pet toys that benefit your furry friend and the planet.

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March 18, 2024

My dog has fleas and no matter what I do they keep coming back. How can I get rid of them for good?

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September 11, 2023

Keeping a raccoon as a pet can be dangerous and is illegal in much of the United States. When raising a pet raccoon, consider the time and financial investment that raccoon care requires.

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March 1, 2022

Cats prefer to have their litter boxes placed in low-traffic, quiet areas in the home. Learn more about the best and worst places for litter box placement and what to consider when setting up a litter box.

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February 4, 2022

Adding aquatic plants to your aquarium is not only beautiful but largely beneficial. Live plants can provide shelter and food for fish, improve water quality, and encourage captive breeding between fish. Caring for live plants in an aquarium is easy with the right tools and a little know-how.

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November 30, 2021

Reef aquariums are stunning to look at and soothing to enjoy after a long day. Maintaining and keeping a reef tank can be as easy or challenging as you like, with a range of aquarium sizes, inhabitants, and automated technology available to allow you to customize your reef-keeping hobby.

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November 23, 2021

Traditional holiday plants can make your home appear more festive during the Christmas season. However, it’s important to protect pets from toxic plants that could cause illness.

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November 16, 2021

Are you taking a trip? Having overnight guests? Whatever the reason, you need to find the best possible boarding facility for your cherished pet. Here are 10 things to look for and evaluate before deciding that this is the perfect place for your pet.

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