Fish breeds and lifespan.Fish have a bad reputation for short lives, but with proper care they can live for at least three to five years. Some breeds live a decade or longer. For example, the common goldfish, one of the most popular pet fish breeds, grows to be up to eight inches l...
Outdoor rabbits can contract myxomatosis, a flea- and mosquito-borne disease that’s invariably deadly. Symptoms include eye discharge and swelling. Because of myxomatosis, rabbits should be kept as indoor pets or kept inside mosquito netting if allowed outside. If you have any concerns about...
Neutering (removing a male’s testicles) and spaying (removing a female’s uterus and ovaries) eliminates the risk of testicular and uterine tumors and cancers while also reducing the risk of other diseases like hernias, breast cancer, and various infections. Spaying your female Lab will als...