Healthy, Shiny Shells!

This image has been making its way around the internet this week, so I thought I would take a minute to clarify what you are seeing. Many turtle and tortoise guardians think that because turtles are "wild" animals, they don’t need to be cleaned, but they sometimes do! Crusted mud, dirt, algae, or other debris …

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The Far Reaching Effects of Pain and Discomfort

Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee. ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Pain is a very common medical issue that can create or exacerbate behavior problems in our animal companions.  We must be aware of this.  Labeling behavior as "acting out" or "misbehaving" is not going to …

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Pets are not iPads: Thinking Outside the Animal Gift Box

If you are a last minute holiday shopper, you may be tempted to buy Christmas or New Year gifts for loved ones without doing your homework.  This time of year, parents and partners can be easily persuaded to get the most heart-warming gift of them all: a cute and cuddly new animal.  It may seem like the sweetest …

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