What to Feed a Pet Tortoise: Diet Basics by Species

Why most tortoises need weeds rather than fruit, which species can eat protein, and how calcium, UVB and water fit into a healthy diet.
Every Petwise guide, organized by animal. Choose dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, reptiles, fish or other pets to find care advice for the animal you live with.

Why most tortoises need weeds rather than fruit, which species can eat protein, and how calcium, UVB and water fit into a healthy diet.

What makes a bird toy safe to chew and destroy, from materials and metal parts to rope, sizing, rotation and daily checks.

A practical beginner’s guide to crested gecko care, covering enclosure setup, temperature, humidity, UVB, diet, enrichment, handling and health.

Why puppies bite and mouth, how to redirect it kindly, how to keep children safe and the signs that biting is more than normal play.

A practical guide to helping a new cat settle in, including setting up a safe room, managing hiding, introducing other pets and knowing when to call a vet.

A practical guide to common causes of dog paw licking, including allergies, irritation, injuries, infections and signs that need veterinary attention.

How to recognize ich, fin rot, velvet, dropsy and other common fish diseases, and why testing your water comes before any treatment.

A practical guide to setting up a safe pet tortoise habitat, including enclosure size, heating, UVB, substrate, humidity, water and enrichment.

A practical guide to fish gasping at the surface, covering low oxygen, poor water quality, ammonia, nitrite, gill disease and immediate aquarium checks.

A practical guide to common causes of cockatiel screaming, including contact calls, boredom, fear, sleep problems and signs that need an avian vet.