When Nicola Di Girolamo isn't competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions he is dedicated to his life's work, treating exotic animals and teaching students at Oklahoma State University [O.S.U.].

Until we had our guinea pig, Jingles, I did not know much about vet care for small animals other than dogs and cats. When Jingles joined our family, I quickly learned that exotic pets need specialized ...

Exotic pets like birds, turtles and rabbits may be more expensive to treat than dogs and cats. Nationwide sells exotic pet insurance. You’ll want to buy exotic pet insurance while your pet is healthy ...

Before I had a guinea pig, I didn’t know anything about caring for an exotic pet — meaning a variety that is not a dog or cat. I quickly learned that these pets need specialized care, both at home and ...

Nationwide is a standout for pet insurance, with customizable plans, a 24/7 helpline and coverage for exotic pets. We love that Nationwide has an easy-to-use mobile claims process and offers ...

Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

The Veterinary Hospital at the University of Georgia hasn't treated a lion recently, but a tiger and bears (oh, my!) have paid them a visit. Recently the vet med team treated Athena, an 8-year-old ...