Lisa Galek

1 month ago | ohiomagazine.com | Lisa Galek

For Jen Freeman, maple syrup has been part of her life since the very beginning of it. She was born on a Friday during the Geauga County Maple Festival and now leads the event as its director while also serving as the vice president of the Ohio Maple Producers Association. The Geauga County Maple Festival, held April 24 through 27 on the square in Chardon, celebrates almost 100 years of maple heritage.

Dec 9, 2024 | be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Lisa Galek

Understanding what ferrets can and can’t eat is essential for keeping them healthy and thriving. With so many diet options—from dry food to whole prey—it can be tough to know what’s best and ensure their food provides a healthy balance. So, what do ferrets eat? We spoke to two ferret experts, Cathy Johnson-Delaney, DVM, co-founder of the Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter, and Robin Landes, education director for the American Ferret Association.

Oct 29, 2024 | be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Lisa Galek

Rabbits who are spayed tend to live longer than rabbits who are not. According to Dr. Porter-Blackwell, female rabbits are particularly susceptible to developing reproductive cancers (ovarian, mammary, or uterine cancers). In fact, up to 90% of female rabbits over the age of 2 1/2 develop reproductive cancers that will dramatically shorten their lifespan. Female rabbits can be spayed between 3 and 6 months of age.

Sep 20, 2024 | be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Lisa Galek

You can try petting if your reptile is friendly and open to handling. Here are some step-by-step instructions for beginners for the first time you try to pet your snake:Make sure you are in a safe place. You’ll need someplace with a good heat source, to help keep your snake’s body temperature comfortable and consistent. Snakes are escape artists, so be sure you are in an enclosed location too. That way, if your pet snake slithers away from you, they won’t wind up lost or in a dangerous situation.

Sep 16, 2024 | be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Lisa Galek

For us humans, getting stung by a bee is no fun, but it can be even more stressful to us when a bee or wasp attacks our beloved feline friends. Can you treat a cat’s bee sting at home, or is this a true cat emergency that requires a vet visit? We spoke with Jessica Hockaday, DVM, MS, a Chewy veterinarian based in Decatur, Alabama, to discuss what cat parents should know when their cat has been stung.