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

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

While it is correct not to introduce 2 adult males, you could have presented him with a young male, provided

Pet shops typically don’t have the money to hire experts on every type of pet they carry, so most cannot

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

It is important that when you introduce a new guinea pig you do so on neutral territory. A good way

It is actually quite normal to maintain a breeding colony of a single male (the boar) with several sows. The

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

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

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

When they are about a week old, turn the babies over and examine their genital area. You will see that

If you are able to gently touch it, you will be able to tell if it is hard or soft.

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