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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

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

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