Small Pets – Pet Care Information, Resources & Supplies

Ideal Weight of Guinea-Pigs

Most health conditions which affect guinea-pigs first become apparent when they lose weight, and as such it is helpful to

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

If your guinea-pig is losing enough weight that you would actually notice, it usually means something is wrong. Generally owners

Given that this reaction is so intense and seems to happen to everyone who is contact with your cavies, we

Small amounts of blood in a rat’s urine and from the vaginal opening are one of the most commonly reported

It sounds like your guinea-pig has lice, but the good news is that it is easily treatable. Lice infestations in

First of all, I’d like to commend you for not just turning a blind-eye and for taking responsibility for this

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

Ferrets can be trained to use a litter pan, but unlike cats, they don’t take to it automatically. When your

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

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

Cedar and pine became popular for pet bedding material because they are good at controlling odor and readily absorb urine.

A great deal of mystery surrounds the origins of the domestic ferret. Archeological remains of the ferret have been dated

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

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

Guinea pigs are sociable animals, and unless you want lots of baby guinea pigs (which has to be considered very,

Keeping your ferret healthy requires a bit of work on your part. Ferrets have a very weak immune system, and

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

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