Do Two Hamsters Need Two Wheels?
First of all, I commend you for properly planning and researching your future pet’s needs before buying them – sadly
Read moreFirst of all, I commend you for properly planning and researching your future pet’s needs before buying them – sadly
Read moreAs with all mammals, hamsters can have allergies and display symptoms surprisingly similar to that of cats, dogs and indeed
Read moreRat’s teeth can grow up to 12cm a year, and since they rely on gnawing to keep them down, uneven
Read moreWhile I’m not exactly sure what happened to your deceased gerbil, it would seem likely that she was suffering from
Read moreEven when the tail detaches by itself, what is often left is exposed bone (and nerve!) which can be very
Read moreHamsters can be funny creatures, especially in the company of lots of children who may want to poke and lift
Read moreOf course hamsters can carry disease, as can any other animal, but it is very, very unlikely that if your
Read moreThe decision is not easy – there are many advantages to both and only a few disadvantages. Hamsters can be
Read moreMany store-bought toys are made of plastic, and while there is no harm in this, it is unlikely to give
Read moreGerbils are indeed the most prolific gnawers you will ever see. Try to keep him otherwise occupied: give him plenty
Read moreYou did not mention what kind of hamsters you have, but I will assume they are one of the two
Read moreHamsters are inveterate food hoarders. Food is collected in the large cheek pouches and carried back to the burrow or
Read moreThe gerbils must be of sufficient age to make a definite conclusion – that is, they must be sexually mature.
Read moreMany people find tissue paper or toilet paper excellent for gerbils, and as far as I know there are no
Read moreThis is a difficult problem you have encountered and one for which there is no definite answer. Indeed, the young
Read moreBy far the best way to keep gerbils is in a breeding pair. They will remain together for life and
Read moreThis is a common problem. The unfortunate thing about these foods is that they are good for your pet in
Read moreA small scaly patch of skin could be caused by many things. The most common causes are mites, allergies and
Read moreMany hamsters and gerbils escape every year, and surprisingly many are also found again. Even if a couple of days
Read moreIn all the years I have kept gerbils, I found them lovely, inquisitive creatures and had problems only when they
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