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Why your hamster doesn't trust you
A hamster is an inexpensive pet that's simple to take care of and suitable for children. They are very sweet and can be tamed easily. When you bring your new pet home and notice that it is terrifying and won't approach you, what would you do? Even after some time goes by, it might still be shy, jumpy, or afraid of you.
How to keep your rat cool during summer
The rising temperatures may feel nice on your skin and might feel so good but the same cannot be said for your pet rats. Rats are nocturnal animals and they cannot endure either excessively hot or humid environments and temperatures.
Causes of Sudden Death in Guinea Pigs
The sudden loss of a pet can be very upsetting. Many rodents pass away without apparent warning, even when everything seemed fine right before.
Most distraught pet owners blame themselves or question their care of the animal, but sometimes it is impossible to know what happened for sure.
Tips to Care for Multiple Guinea Pigs
Bringing home a new guinea pig could be quite a challenging process. It is even more overwhelming when you are getting two or more pets. You need to dedicate a whole lot of time and resources to them, and if you have never tried it before, you would find yourself in need of some help. Here are a few tips on how to properly care for multiple guinea pigs.
Top 7 Rabbit breeds
Bunnies are cuddly, playful, and as smart as your average dog or cat but they are more high-maintenance and require consistent daily care. Different breeds of rabbits come with different physical characteristics, personality traits, and needs.
Some breeds of rabbits love to cuddle, while others tend to hop away when you try to handle them. Potential owners should consider each breed carefully to make sure they are a good match.
Signs of Allergies in Hamsters
Hamsters can develop allergies to things like food, bedding, and other agents. The most popular allergy hamsters develop is as a result of bedding or another household agent—typically something that has been sprinkled in the air that could affect them.
A complete guide for grooming your rabbit
Rabbits, especially long-haired bunnies, need more attention to keep their coats in excellent condition. Long coats tend to hide problems your rabbit may have like overgrown nails, skin issues, and even lumps. Creating a grooming routine makes your rabbit look great and offers the chance for a medical check. Short-haired rabbits can keep themselves clean and need less assistance but they too require a weekly appointment for brushing, nail and ear care.
What Kinds of Fancy Rats Are there?
People had started keeping rats, squirrels, mice, and other small animals as pets as far back as centuries and possibly millennials, but the domestic rat as we know it today originated in England in the mid-1800s.
Queen Victoria's royal rat catcher, Jack Black, whose job was to control the vermin infestation at the time but somewhere along the line, he learned that catching rats alive was more lucrative hence the era of keeping fancy rats began.
Tips For keeping your rabbits happy and healthy
Rabbits are becoming increasingly popular pets today but because they can be difficult to look after, some owners make incorrect assumptions about their day-to-day care needs. Anybody who gets a bunny as a pet must know how to keep it happy and healthy.
If you have just adopted a baby bunny or you are just looking for ways you can help care for your beloved family pet, here are the top tips to make sure your long-eared friend is content and in top condition.
How to travel with your hamster
When you are going on vacation but you are not quite sure what to do with your pet hamster, you can either take them with you or find a sitter.
If you decide to find a sitter, finding a sitter to watch your hamster while you are gone is a better choice as it will reduce the amount of stress on your hamster, but occasionally you may not have any options and may have to take your hamster with you.