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

Ferrets do lose hair during shedding season but this will normally only be on the tail and will be quickly

Aggression is usually a problem only when boars or sows are housed in same-sex partnerships (although infrequent with a pair

It is always worth a visit to your vet when self-diagnosis is not possible, especially because the gerbil may have

Hamsters, as are all rodents, are inveterate gnawers. You find that even if you lay on the very best chew

A small scaly patch of skin could be caused by many things. The most common causes are mites, allergies and

This is a common complaint in male guinea-pigs (boars) and is caused by anal "impaction". When you pick him up,

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

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

Newspapers are not a sensible choice of bedding for any small pets. Not only do they contain potentially toxic chemicals

As we have said before in this column, it is our opinion that the two species should be respected as

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

Many people take their small pets with them in the car when traveling, and often is the case that it