They live in groups of up to 100 in the wild so it’s vital that you get more than one if you plan on keeping a degu as a pet.

The other pets on the list of particularly social animals? Canaries, chinchillas, cockatoos, degus, estrildid finches, gerbils, Japanese quails, lovebirds, macaws, mice, parakeets, parrots and rats.

Pets bring a lot of joy to our lives but their care can be quite expensive: An emergency visit to the vet can range from between $374 and $965 for cats and a whopping $534 to $1,285 for dogs ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Pet insurance can help alleviate the financial and emotional distress in an emergency situation. Casey David experienced this when ...

If you’re considering pet ownership, whether for yourself or for your grandkids, it helps to be aware of all the costs associated with owning a pet. To help potential pet owners understand the ...

Southwest Airlines/Stephen Keller After rescuing shelter pets affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene last week, one pilot decided to take his rescue efforts even further by giving one ...

About 82 million U.S. households own pets, driving significant spending on pet-related products and services. U.S. pet spending is expected to reach $150.6 billion in 2024, reflecting steady growth.

November 11, 2024: We have checked for new Pets Go codes. What are the new Pets Go codes? This is the latest spinoff from BIG Games Pets’ series of Pet-themed Roblox experiences. This one lets ...

Halloween isn’t just for kids. Everyone in the entire family can dress up, pets included! There are pet costumes that are downright terrifying and others that are just adorable. From simple bat ...

A pet is certainly a great friend. After a difficult day, pet owners quite literally feel the love. In fact, for nearly 25 years, research has shown that living with pets provides certain health ...

If unhappy pets are stuck at home by themselves, the anxiety can lead to torn pillows or gnawed shoes (and your pets might do something bad, too). But there's a smart home solution for these being ...

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