Pet Wellness

Your sulcata tortoise diet could be slowly poisoning your beloved pet—and most owners have no idea they’re doing it wrong. After rescuing over forty sulcatas suffering from metabolic bone disease and pyramiding caused by well-meaning owners feeding grocery store lettuce and fruits, I can tell you that improper diet kills more sulcata tortoises than any

The largest chameleon species on Earth reaches an astounding 27 inches and can snatch prey from 20 feet away—yet most people have never heard of it. After working with these prehistoric giants at wildlife rehabilitation centers and witnessing a Parson’s chameleon casually grab a bird mid-flight with its tongue, I can tell you these aren’t

Is timothy hay good for rabbits, or have we been feeding our bunnies wrong all along? After rescuing over 200 rabbits and watching several die from GI stasis caused by improper diet, I can tell you that timothy hay isn’t just good for rabbits—it’s absolutely essential for their survival. Without it, your rabbit faces dental

The distemper vaccine dogs receive could save their life from a disease that kills 80% of infected puppies. After witnessing three unvaccinated puppies die from distemper during my first year as a veterinary technician—their bodies wracked with seizures and struggling for every breath—I became passionate about educating owners on this crucial vaccination. Canine distemper is

A dog dew claw infection can quickly escalate from minor irritation to a painful, swollen mess requiring emergency veterinary care. After treating over 300 dew claw injuries and infections during my twelve years as a veterinary technician and running a grooming salon, I’ve seen firsthand how these seemingly small appendages can cause big problems when

A dog bladder infection can transform your happy, house-trained pet into a miserable companion struggling with painful urination and accidents indoors. After treating hundreds of these infections during my fifteen years as a veterinary technician, I’ve learned that dog bladder infections affect nearly 14% of dogs during their lifetime, causing significant discomfort that requires prompt

Yes, tortoises can eat celery in moderation, but it should only be an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple. After caring for over thirty tortoises at my reptile rescue and consulting with exotic veterinarians for fifteen years, I’ve learned that while celery isn’t toxic to tortoises, its high water content and relatively low nutritional

When I first encountered Haws syndrome in my rescue cat Oliver, watching both his third eyelids suddenly cover half his eyes was terrifying. After treating over fifty cases of Haws syndrome during my decade running a cat rescue and working alongside veterinary ophthalmologists, I’ve learned that while this condition looks alarming, most cats recover completely

Yes, bearded dragons can eat green beans, and they make an excellent addition to a varied diet when prepared properly. After feeding green beans to dozens of bearded dragons over my twelve years of reptile rescue work and breeding, I’ve found them to be one of the most reliable vegetables for beardies of all ages—nutritious

Learning how to tell bunny gender accurately took me months of practice and several embarrassing mistakes, including one memorable incident where I confidently declared a rabbit male to adopters, only to find “him” nursing a litter of kits three weeks later. After examining thousands of rabbits during my decade running a rabbit rescue and working