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First of all, I commend you for properly planning and researching your future pet’s needs before buying them – sadly

As with all mammals, hamsters can have allergies and display symptoms surprisingly similar to that of cats, dogs and indeed

A small scaly patch of skin could be caused by many things. The most common causes are mites, allergies and

Many hamsters and gerbils escape every year, and surprisingly many are also found again. Even if a couple of days

In all the years I have kept gerbils, I found them lovely, inquisitive creatures and had problems only when they

Newspapers are not a sensible choice of bedding for any small pets. Not only do they contain potentially toxic chemicals

By far the best way to keep gerbils is in a breeding pair. They will remain together for life and

Pulling of another rabbit’s hair is plain bullying. This is displayed in the wild where they conform to a complicated

Some breeds of hamsters do hibernate as a response to cold or lack of food/water. Unlike most species they don’t

If your hamster enjoys a balanced nutritional and quality hamster diet from your local pet shop then these are the

It is unlawful to import, transport or possess gerbils in California. This is to prevent gerbils escaping into the wild

Hamsters, as are all rodents, are inveterate gnawers. You find that even if you lay on the very best chew

Is there a friend or relative that can pop in and check on your hamster while you are away/take your

Many people take their small pets with them in the car when traveling, and often is the case that it

Thankfully gerbils do not naturally develop a bald head with age like human males can. This is likely to be

Firstly, please don’t even think about keeping these animals in the same cage – it simply can’t be done. Secondly,

Unfortunately there is very little chance that a gerbil of this age would accept a new companion. They are fiercely

The females come into season for at least 4 hours every 4 days throughout the year, and immediately after giving

Sawdust is notorious for causing eye and nose problems, and this will be evident more in some individuals than others.

Hamsters, gerbils, mice and rats are bred so frequently and at random that congenital defects are very common. On the