African Grey Parrot Care Guide
Highly intelligent parrots requiring extensive commitment, socialization, and mental stimulation. Perfect for experienced bird owners.
40–80+ years
Large
Intelligent, sensitive, social
4 care guides
All Pet Species
Comprehensive care guides for pets other than dogs and cats. Find everything you need to give your companion the best care possible.
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Birds
Social, intelligent companions that can learn tricks and form strong bonds.
Budgerigar (Budgie) Care Guide
Colorful, social parakeets perfect for beginners. Learn housing, diet, training, and health care for these charming birds.
5–10 years
Small
Social, playful, vocal
4 care guides
Canary Care Guide
Beautiful songbirds known for their melodious singing and vibrant colors. Perfect for bird enthusiasts.
10–15 years
Small
Active, vocal, gentle
4 care guides
Cockatiel Care Guide
Social, intelligent parrots known for their distinctive crests and whistling abilities. Excellent companion birds.
15–25 years
Medium
Social, gentle, vocal
4 care guides
Cockatoo Care Guide
Affectionate, intelligent parrots requiring extensive socialization and mental stimulation. Learn about proper care for these demanding but rewarding companions.
40–100+ years
Large
Affectionate, demanding, intelligent
4 care guides
Conure Care Guide
Colorful, playful parrots known for their outgoing personalities and strong bonds with owners. Great family birds.
20–30 years
Small
Playful, social, vocal
4 care guides
Finch Care Guide
Small, social songbirds perfect for those who prefer to observe rather than handle. Beautiful and melodious companions.
5–10 years
Small
Social, active, peaceful
4 care guides
Lovebird Care Guide
Small, colorful parrots known for strong pair bonds and playful personalities. Ideal for experienced bird owners.
10–15 years
Small
Affectionate, feisty, social
4 care guides
Macaw Care Guide
Large, intelligent parrots requiring extensive space, enrichment, and lifelong commitment. Perfect for experienced bird keepers.
50–100 years
Large
Intelligent, social, powerful
4 care guides
Parakeet (Budgie) Care
Beginner-friendly birds with playful personalities. Learn diet, cage setup, and daily care.
5–10 years
Small
Social, vocal
3 care guides
Pet Quail Care Guide
Small, ground-dwelling birds perfect for backyard enthusiasts. Learn housing, diet, and care for these charming game birds.
2–5 years
Small
Shy, active, social
4 care guides
Sun Conure Care Guide
Complete care guide for Sun Conures including housing requirements, social needs, diet management, and training tips for these colorful, vocal parrots.
20–30 years
Medium
Playful, social, loud
4 care guides
Fish
Beautiful aquatic pets ranging from simple bettas to complex reef systems.
Angelfish Care Guide
Complete care guide for Angelfish including tank setup, water parameters, feeding requirements, and breeding tips for these elegant freshwater aquarium fish.
8–12 years
Medium
Semi-aggressive, territorial
4 care guides
Betta Fish Care Guide
Beautiful, intelligent fish perfect for beginners. Learn proper tank size, water parameters, and feeding.
2–4 years
Small
Territorial, intelligent
4 care guides
Goldfish Care Guide
Popular aquatic pets requiring proper tank setup, filtration, and nutrition. Learn about goldfish varieties, water requirements, and long-term care.
10–30+ years
Medium
Peaceful, social, active
4 care guides
Oscar Fish Care Guide
Complete care guide for Oscar fish including large tank requirements, feeding schedules, tank setup, and maintenance for these intelligent cichlids.
10–15 years
Large
Aggressive, territorial
4 care guides
Reptiles
Unique pets with specific temperature and habitat requirements.
Axolotl Care Guide
Unique aquatic salamanders requiring specialized aquarium setups, cool water, and specific feeding requirements.
10–15 years
Medium
Calm, curious
4 care guides
Ball Python Care Guide
Docile, beautiful snakes perfect for reptile beginners. Learn proper heating, humidity, feeding, and handling for these amazing pets.
20–30+ years
Medium
Docile, calm, shy
4 care guides
Bearded Dragon Care Guide
Comprehensive guide to caring for bearded dragons including habitat setup, UVB lighting, feeding schedules, and health management.
10–15 years
Large
Docile, interactive
4 care guides
Blue-Tongue Skink Care Guide
Comprehensive care guide for blue-tongue skinks including large habitat requirements, omnivorous diet, temperature management, and handling tips for these intelligent lizards.
15–25 years
Large
Calm, intelligent
4 care guides
Gecko Care Guide
Low-maintenance reptiles requiring proper heating, humidity control, and species-specific feeding schedules. Perfect for reptile enthusiasts.
10–20+ years
Small
Docile (most species)
4 care guides
Iguana Care Guide
Comprehensive guide to caring for iguanas including large habitat requirements, UVB lighting, herbivorous diet, and long-term commitment considerations.
15–20+ years
Large
Can be defensive
4 care guides
Leopard Gecko Care Guide
Hardy, docile reptiles perfect for beginners. Learn proper heating, substrate, feeding, and handling for these beautiful geckos.
15–25+ years
Small
Docile, calm, curious
4 care guides
Monitor Lizard Care Guide
Intelligent reptiles requiring specialized care, large enclosures, and experienced keepers. Learn about proper housing, diet, and legal considerations for monitors.
10–20+ years
Large
Intelligent, active, territorial
4 care guides
Pet Snake Care Guide
Low-maintenance reptiles requiring specialized heating, secure enclosures, and species-specific feeding schedules.
10–30+ years
Medium
Calm, docile (most species)
4 care guides
Pet Turtle Care Guide
Comprehensive care guide for pet turtles including habitat setup, proper nutrition, UVB lighting, and long-term health management.
20–50+ years
Medium
Generally calm
4 care guides
Other Small Mammals
Unique small pets like chinchillas and hedgehogs.
Capybara Care Guide
Comprehensive guide to capybara care including legal requirements, large enclosure needs, social requirements, and specialized care for these giant rodents.
8–12 years
Large
Calm, social
4 care guides
Chinchilla Care Guide
Soft, delicate rodents requiring specialized temperature control, dust baths, and gentle handling.
10–20 years
Small
Gentle, active, sensitive
4 care guides
Chinchilla Rat Care Guide
Complete care guide for chinchilla rats including specialized housing, dust bath requirements, temperature control, and handling these unique South American rodents.
6–10 years
Small
Gentle, curious
4 care guides
Degu Care Guide
Social, intelligent rodents requiring companions, spacious housing, and specialized sugar-free diets.
6–8 years
Small
Social, active, intelligent
4 care guides
Flying Squirrel Care Guide
Complete care guide for flying squirrels including specialized housing, nocturnal care requirements, diet management, and bonding with these unique gliding mammals.
10–15 years
Small
Gentle, social
4 care guides
Hedgehog Care Guide
Unique, spiny companions requiring consistent temperatures, specialized diet, and patient handling.
4–8 years
Small
Shy, curious, defensive
4 care guides
Hermit Crab Care Guide
Fascinating crustaceans requiring humid environments, social companionship, and shell options. Perfect for unique pet enthusiasts.
10–30+ years
Small
Peaceful, social, nocturnal
4 care guides
Pet Rat Care Guide
Intelligent, social rodents that form strong bonds with owners. Excellent interactive pets for dedicated keepers.
2–3 years
Medium
Social, intelligent, affectionate
4 care guides
Prairie Dog Care Guide
Intelligent, social rodents requiring specialized care, permits, and extensive commitment. Advanced exotic pet for dedicated owners.
8–10 years
Medium
Social, intelligent, territorial
4 care guides
Sugar Glider Care Guide
Nocturnal marsupials requiring specialized diet, social bonding, and large flight-capable enclosures.
12–15 years
Small
Social, active, nocturnal
4 care guides
Tarantula Care Guide
Low-maintenance arachnids requiring minimal space, infrequent feeding, and specific humidity conditions. Perfect for exotic pet enthusiasts.
5–25+ years
Small
Docile (most species)
4 care guides
Ferrets
Playful, intelligent pets that require significant attention and care.
Gerbils
Active, social rodents that are less odorous than hamsters.
Guinea Pigs
Social rodents known for their gentle nature and adorable vocalizations.
Hamsters
Small, active pets perfect for those with limited space.
Rabbits
Gentle, quiet pets that can be litter trained and enjoy social interaction.
Turtles & Tortoises
Long-lived pets that require specialized aquatic or terrestrial setups.
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