Maybe you aren't a fan of walking a dog several times a day. Perhaps you are allergic to cats. Don't despair. You might be the perfect candidate for a pocket pet. Pocket pets are those furry, ...

Pocket pets are rodents that have become endearing companions to their devoted owners. Examples of pocket pets include hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, guinea pigs, and chinchillas Because each species ...

Are you thinking about adopting a dog or cat, but the family really doesn't have the time or space to make the commitment? The Saturday Early Show resident veterinarian Debbye Turner explains why ...

According to the American Animal Hospital Association, a pocket pet is a furry little pet who loves to snuggle in your shirt pocket and can be a great family addition. But while pocket pets, which ...

Pets aren’t just companions; they’re cherished members of our families who enrich our lives in countless ways. The profound ...

When Abby Chronister started college six years ago, she found herself struggling with anxiety and depression. After class, she often retreated to her bed. That’s when she adopted her first two rats, ...

Constipated frogs, cancerous hedgehogs and critically dehydrated hamsters are all in a day's work for Sue Chen and Natalie Antinoff, veterinarians with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston.

If you follow these articles throughout the year, you’re probably familiar with my usual holiday rants: don’t give pets as presents, don’t dump that Christmas ...