Other Pets

When it comes to small pets, rabbits are a top choice for their soft fur, expressive ears, and friendly personalities.

By Nico Avelle

Thinking about getting a pet that hops instead of walks? Frogs might be the answer. Pet frogs come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and with the right setup, they can be low-maintenance animals that are fun to observe.

By Nico Avelle

If you're picking a pocket-sized pet, the gerbil vs. hamster decision might feel overwhelming. Both are small rodents, super cute, and often marketed as great pets for kids. But their behaviors, social needs, and care requirements are very different.

By Nico Avelle

Proper axolotl care is essential to keep these unique aquatic animals healthy and thriving in captivity.

By Nico Avelle

The axolotl diet is a key part of keeping these aquatic salamanders healthy and thriving in captivity.

By Nico Avelle

After watching decades of Bugs Bunny cartoons, we have been fooled into thinking that rabbits eat carrots. Turns out, the image of a rabbit eating a carrot is the equivalent of a child eating ice cream; they do eat these sugary treats, but only in moderation, as it's not good for their health.

By Ada Tseng

There's a common image of a bunny munching on a carrot, but would you be surprised to hear that carrots aren't even that good for bunnies? They have a lot of sugar!

By Ada Tseng

Thinking about adding a scaly friend to your family? The best reptile pets are low-maintenance and generally docile. Whether you're intrigued by the mysterious allure of a snake, the quirky personality of a gecko or the slow-and-steady charm of a turtle, there's a reptile out there to suit just about every personality.

By Karina Ryan

When you think of snakes, vibrant shades of green, brown or even black might come to mind. But there's something uniquely captivating about a pink snake.

By Marie Look

Thinking about getting a pet snake but not sure which one won't turn you into a real-life Indiana Jones? Relax, there are plenty of species that make awesome beginner pet snakes without the dramatic escape attempts or venomous surprises.

By Desiree Bowie

Chickens typically live 5 to 10 years, which might be bad news if you have an undesired cock-a-doodle-doo alarm and are groggily wondering, "How long do roosters live?"

By Karina Ryan

The best lizard pets still require specialized care, so make sure to do your research before welcoming one of these reptiles into your home.

Although a bit shy, lionhead rabbits do make great pets. After all, who wouldn't want a cuddly little lion hopping around the house?

By Laurie L. Dove

Sure, they're adorable. And they're apparently into yoga. But could they really edge out the dog as our favorite pet?

By Carrie Whitney, Ph.D.

It's not the spots, but the mutation of a certain gene, that makes a horse an Appaloosa.

By Jennifer Walker-Journey

These lizards love to climb and can thrive on a diet that doesn't include live insects.

By Mark Mancini

Flemish giants, also known as "Flemmies," make great pets, but the question is, how did they get so big?

By Jesslyn Shields

If you're thinking about entering the wonderful world of gecko ownership, check out the advice from our leopard gecko expert and see if this is the right lizard for you.

By Mark Mancini

A lot of people are raising chickens in their backyards. As pets. Are these birds really all they're cracked up to be?

By Meg Sparwath

Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.

By Mark Mancini

Be prepared to ferret-proof your house! These guys are smart and creative little explorers requiring serious adult supervision.

By Meg Sparwath

Guinea pigs are small, social and way better than hamsters.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

Lovebirds make great pets either alone or in pairs and flourish when they're shown lots of affection.

By Laurie L. Dove

That's mainly because they are low-maintenance and surprisingly lovable.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler & Mack Hayden

Rabbits sure are cute - they're smart, curious and crafty, but they definitely need some special care.

By Jesslyn Shields