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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

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

It may be that the blood you saw came from your hamster’s urinary system or from the rectum. Blood in

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

Rat’s teeth can grow up to 12cm a year, and since they rely on gnawing to keep them down, uneven

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