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While I’m not exactly sure what happened to your deceased gerbil, it would seem likely that she was suffering from

Even when the tail detaches by itself, what is often left is exposed bone (and nerve!) which can be very

Hamsters can be funny creatures, especially in the company of lots of children who may want to poke and lift

Of course hamsters can carry disease, as can any other animal, but it is very, very unlikely that if your

The decision is not easy – there are many advantages to both and only a few disadvantages. Hamsters can be

Many store-bought toys are made of plastic, and while there is no harm in this, it is unlikely to give

Gerbils are indeed the most prolific gnawers you will ever see. Try to keep him otherwise occupied: give him plenty

You did not mention what kind of hamsters you have, but I will assume they are one of the two

Hamsters are inveterate food hoarders. Food is collected in the large cheek pouches and carried back to the burrow or

The gerbils must be of sufficient age to make a definite conclusion – that is, they must be sexually mature.

Many people find tissue paper or toilet paper excellent for gerbils, and as far as I know there are no

This is a difficult problem you have encountered and one for which there is no definite answer. Indeed, the young

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

This is a common problem. The unfortunate thing about these foods is that they are good for your pet in

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