Whisker Wellness
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Jeremy W.

Jeremy W.

Pet Care Writer at Whisker Wellness

I've spent my entire adult life around rescue animals. Today I share my home with two Schnauzer-mix siblings I adopted from Romania, they were on the euthanasia list the week I found them. Before starting Whisker Wellness, I spent several years as an active volunteer at animal shelters, working hands-on with intake animals, behavioral assessments, and owner education programs. That shelter experience taught me how large the gap is between what most people know about their pet's needs and what those animals actually need, and how costly that gap can be. Every article I write is built on that foundation: real-world experience, research cross-referenced against veterinary guidelines (WSAVA, AAFCO, AVMA), and a commitment to honesty about what non-veterinary advice can and cannot do. I am not a veterinarian. Whisker Wellness does not replace professional veterinary care. What it does is help you make better day-to-day decisions for your animals and arrive at every vet appointment better informed.

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📝 Articles by Jeremy W. (73 articles)

A professional exotic veterinarian examining a colorful macaw in a modern clinic
Exotics and Reptiles

How to Find & Choose an Exotic Veterinarian: 5 Deadly Mistakes Owners Make in 2026

📅 Jan 20, 2026 · ⏱️ 11 min read
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Close up of a reptile eye showing signs of internal and external parasites
Exotics and Reptiles

Internal & external parasites in reptiles: 7 Signs You're Missing & Treatment Guide

📅 Jan 20, 2026 · ⏱️ 11 min read
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Alert healthy bearded dragon with normal body posture and clear abdomen on natural substrate
Exotics and Reptiles

Reptile Impaction: Causes, Symptoms & Emergency Care Guide

📅 Jan 10, 2026 · ⏱️ 23 min read
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Alert bearded dragon with clear nostrils and normal respiratory posture on natural branch
Exotics and Reptiles

Reptile Respiratory Infections: Symptoms & Treatment Guide

📅 Jan 09, 2026 · ⏱️ 13 min read
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Healthy bearded dragon showing proper bone development and active posture on natural rock
Exotics and Reptiles

Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles: Prevention & Treatment

📅 Jan 06, 2026 · ⏱️ 12 min read
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Healthy crested gecko with vibrant coloring resting on moss-covered branch in terrarium
Exotics and Reptiles

Crested Gecko Care: Humidity, Plants & Common Mistakes

📅 Jan 06, 2026 · ⏱️ 11 min read
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Healthy leopard gecko in proper terrarium setup with tile substrate
Exotics and Reptiles

Leopard Gecko Care: Setup, Diet & Common Mistakes

📅 Dec 30, 2025 · ⏱️ 13 min read
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Ball python in proper hide inside humidity-controlled terrarium
Exotics and Reptiles

Ball Python Care Guide: Temperature, Humidity & Feeding

📅 Dec 30, 2025 · ⏱️ 15 min read
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Healthy bearded dragon in proper terrarium setup with UVB and basking lights
Exotics and Reptiles

Bearded Dragon Care Guide: Brutally Honest Setup & Costs

📅 Dec 30, 2025 · ⏱️ 12 min read
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Bearded dragon eating calcium-dusted cricket in reptile terrarium
Exotics and Reptiles

Feeder Insects for Reptiles: Gut-Loading & Dusting Guide

📅 Dec 29, 2025 · ⏱️ 11 min read
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Bearded dragon basking under UVB T5 light fixture in proper reptile terrarium setup
Exotics and Reptiles

UVB Lighting for Reptiles: Prevent Metabolic Bone Disease

📅 Dec 29, 2025 · ⏱️ 11 min read
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Bearded dragon basking under halogen heat lamp in proper reptile heating setup
Exotics and Reptiles

Reptile Heating Systems: Thermostats, Safety & Best Options

📅 Dec 29, 2025 · ⏱️ 12 min read
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