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Kangaroos as Pets: Legal, Ethical, and What They Really Need

Thinking about kangaroos as pets after seeing one on a celebrity's farm? Here is the honest breakdown: which US states allow them, what a pet kangaroo costs, what they eat, why welfare advocates oppose private ownership, and kinder alternatives.

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Tamar Love Grande

December 1, 2016

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How to keep a frog in a jar
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How to Keep a Frog in a Jar: Safe and Simple Temporary Care Guide

Here are some care tips and set-up instructions for keeping your kid's frog in a jar. This should only be a temporary home, though.

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Gayle Hickman
Dec 3, 2025
Lobsters as Pets: A Complete Guide to Caring for Pet Lobsters at Home
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Lobsters as Pets: A Complete Guide to Caring for Pet Lobsters at Home

A lobster as a pet? Yeah, it's a thing.

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Melissa Smith
Oct 13, 2025
Red Tail Black Shark
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How to Keep a Red Tail Black Shark Happy in Your Tank

Caring for a Red Tail Black Shark is tricky because these fish are aggressive and territorial with tankmates. Here's what you need to know.

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Angela DeRiso
Oct 10, 2025
Do Squirrels Make Good Pets? What You Should Know Before Trying to Keep One
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Do Squirrels Make Good Pets? What You Should Know Before Trying to Keep One

A furry backyard visitor raised the question: Do squirrels make good pets? We evaluate their possibility as household pets.

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Kristine Lacoste
Oct 9, 2025
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The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Halloween Moon Crabs

When I first got Halloween moon crabs as pets, there was little information out there about them. Here's what I've learned over the years.

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Kirsti Stephenson
Oct 6, 2025
10 Unique Pets: Creepy Insects That Are Surprisingly Great Companions
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10 Unique Pets: Creepy Insects That Are Surprisingly Great Companions

Discover 10 unique pets in the insect world! These fascinating creepy crawlers, from stick insects to doodlebugs, make surprisingly great companions.

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Nico Chereque
Jul 10, 2025
Pet Rabbits: An Expert Guide to Caring for a Pet Rabbit
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Pet Rabbits: An Expert Guide to Caring for a Pet Rabbit

Cuddly? Sure. But caring for pet rabbits takes some work. This expert guide to caring for pet rabbits can help you decide if this is the right pet for you.

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Petful Veterinary Team
Sep 23, 2018
Why Sloths Probably Aren't the Best Pets to Keep
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Why Sloths Probably Aren't the Best Pets to Keep

Sloths have unique dietary needs and require a specialized climate to stay happy and survive.

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Melissa Smith
Mar 30, 2017
Why Rats Are Truly Underrated Pets
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Why Rats Are Truly Underrated Pets

As pets, these animals are intelligent, social and friendly.

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Melissa Smith
May 9, 2017
Potbellied pigs as pets
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Potbellied Pigs as Pets: Is This the Right Pet for You?

Learn all about keeping potbellied pigs as pets in this guide — including what to feed your pet potbellied pig and what health problems to watch out for.

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Petful
May 1, 2018
Parrots as Pets: What You Need to Know Before You Get One
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Parrots as Pets: What You Need to Know Before You Get One

Did you know some parrots can live longer than you? Find out their life span and more in this article before buying or adopting a parrot.

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Kristine Lacoste
Mar 3, 2012
Pet Gerbil Care Guide
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Pet Gerbil Care Guide

Are you ready to commit to caring for this lovable, curious animals? Read this pet gerbil care guide from Petful.

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Melissa Smith
Jan 26, 2017
Keep Your Exotic Pet Safe in the Great Outdoors
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Keep Your Exotic Pet Safe in the Great Outdoors

There are several precautions you can take to have the best day outside ever with your exotic pet.

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Jet Perreault
Aug 22, 2017
That "Cute Little Pet Pig" May Grow Bigger Than You'd Ever Imagine
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That "Cute Little Pet Pig" May Grow Bigger Than You'd Ever Imagine

I have firsthand experience in what it's like to watch a little pet pig turn into a humongous responsibility.

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Gayle Hickman
Jul 11, 2016
How to Get Your New Guinea Pig to Fall in Love With You
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How to Get Your New Guinea Pig to Fall in Love With You

New to these adorable animals? Don't worry — we're here to help you out.

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Melissa Smith
Dec 26, 2016
How Do I Walk My Rabbit on a Leash?
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How Do I Walk My Rabbit on a Leash?

The important thing to remember is if your rabbit isn't into it, don't force the leash on them.

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Kristen Youngs
Dec 5, 2017
How to Care for Your Fennec Fox — The Smallest Fox in the World
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How to Care for Your Fennec Fox — The Smallest Fox in the World

It takes a fully committed and vigilant person to care for these curious animals.

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Petful
Apr 10, 2018
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Pet Rats: How to Care for Pet Rats

Rats make excellent tiny pets that love to play, and they can even be trained to play fetch like a dog. Learn how to care for pet rats.

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Kristine Lacoste
Dec 29, 2011
How to Care for Painted Turtles
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How to Care for Painted Turtles

Depending on the quality of their lifetime care, these turtles can live into their 20s or 30s. Here's a quick guide to how to care for Painted Turtles.

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Angela DeRiso
Oct 11, 2018
How to Care for Your Hamster
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How to Care for Your Hamster

There's a lot more to caring for hamsters than just watching them exercise on a wheel. For instance, did you know that hamsters' teeth continue to grow and that they eat certain types of their own poop?

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Kristine Lacoste
Jan 10, 2014
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Proper Ferret Care

Sneaky, furry and fun, ferrets make fascinating pets. In this article, find out lots of information about how to care for your ferret.

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Kristine Lacoste
Dec 21, 2011
Creating a Healthy Habitat for Gold Dust Day Geckos
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Creating a Healthy Habitat for Gold Dust Day Geckos

Gold Dust Day Geckos are fun to watch, so make their terrarium into a home they'll enjoy. Learn all about Gold Dust Day Geckos in this quick guide.

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Angela DeRiso
Nov 28, 2018
Getting New Mice? Read This First.
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Getting New Mice? Read This First.

Mice make great pets, but their needs are different from those of other animals.

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Melissa Smith
Nov 14, 2016
Guinea Pigs and Teeth: What You Need to Know
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Guinea Pigs and Teeth: What You Need to Know

Your guinea pig needs your sharp eyes and overall awareness to tell whether he's having painful dental issues.

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Melissa Smith
Feb 2, 2017
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Kangaroos as Pets: Legal, Ethical, and What They Really NeedHow to Keep a Frog in a Jar: Safe and Simple Temporary Care GuideLobsters as Pets: A Complete Guide to Caring for Pet Lobsters at HomeHow to Keep a Red Tail Black Shark Happy in Your TankDo Squirrels Make Good Pets? What You Should Know Before Trying to Keep OneThe Ultimate Guide to Caring for Halloween Moon Crabs10 Unique Pets: Creepy Insects That Are Surprisingly Great CompanionsPet Rabbits: An Expert Guide to Caring for a Pet RabbitWhy Sloths Probably Aren't the Best Pets to KeepWhy Rats Are Truly Underrated PetsPotbellied Pigs as Pets: Is This the Right Pet for You?Parrots as Pets: What You Need to Know Before You Get OnePet Gerbil Care GuideKeep Your Exotic Pet Safe in the Great OutdoorsThat "Cute Little Pet Pig" May Grow Bigger Than You'd Ever ImagineHow to Get Your New Guinea Pig to Fall in Love With YouHow Do I Walk My Rabbit on a Leash?How to Care for Your Fennec Fox — The Smallest Fox in the WorldPet Rats: How to Care for Pet RatsHow to Care for Painted TurtlesHow to Care for Your HamsterProper Ferret CareCreating a Healthy Habitat for Gold Dust Day GeckosGetting New Mice? Read This First.Guinea Pigs and Teeth: What You Need to KnowFreshwater Planted Aquarium Setup Tips for BeginnersWhy Frogs Make Good PetsCaring for a Bearded DragonBioactive Terrarium: Getting Started and Choosing a Cleanup CrewA Beginner's Guide to Keeping ChickensA Guide to Keeping Mystery Snails9 Things Your New Hamster Wishes You KnewThe 3 Best Pet Invertebrates for Beginners2 Turtle Breeds for Beginners30 Cute Names to Consider for Your New HamsterBeginner Aquarium Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Fish EnthusiastsStick Insects as Pets: A Beginner’s Guide to Care and HabitatAre Ducks Good Pets? Essential Guide to Raising and Caring for DucksEssential Pet Tarantula Care: Tips for Beginners and EnthusiastsThe Ultimate Guide to Chinchilla CareHow to Take Care of a Turtle (Including Red-Eared Sliders and Other Aquatic Turtles)Can Raccoons Be Pets? Challenges, Risks, and LegalitiesHow to Care for Aquatic Turtles (Such as Red-Eared Sliders)Eastern Box Turtle Care: How to Keep Your Turtle Happy and HealthyCaring for Finches: An Expert GuideThe Ultimate Guinea Pig Care GuideHow to Care for Your Pet HedgehogKeeping Stick Insects as PetsGetting Started With Pet Tarantulas: A Beginner’s Guide to Care and Creating the Ideal HabitatThe Ultimate Guide to Keeping Stick Insects as PetsWhite’s Tree Frog Care: What You Need to KnowDo Sugar Gliders Make Good Pets? How to Care for a Sugar Glider?A Quick Guide to Caring for a Corn SnakeGrowing and Maintaining Your Own ButterfliesLambs as Pets: Great Companions or Bad Idea?How to Tell If a Turtle Is Male or FemaleKinkajous: Yes, They're Cute — But How Difficult Is It to Care Them?9 Fascinating Body Postures of Bearded DragonsKeeping Kuhli Loaches as Pets: The More, the MerrierHow to Care for Ramshorn Snails and Malaysian Trumpet SnailsDo Ducks Make Good Pets?How to Care for Pet DovesGila Monster Care GuideBringing Home Hermit Crabs? Don't Do What I Did.5 Cute Exotic Pets That Aren’t “High-Risk”My Hamster Is Peeing in His Food Dish. Now What?Why Is My Hamster So Scared of Me?The Wonderful World of Cecropia Moths

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