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
Read moreMost health conditions which affect guinea-pigs first become apparent when they lose weight, and as such it is helpful to
Read moreFirst of all, I commend you for properly planning and researching your future pet’s needs before buying them – sadly
Read moreAs with all mammals, hamsters can have allergies and display symptoms surprisingly similar to that of cats, dogs and indeed
Read moreIf your guinea-pig is losing enough weight that you would actually notice, it usually means something is wrong. Generally owners
Read moreGiven that this reaction is so intense and seems to happen to everyone who is contact with your cavies, we
Read moreSmall amounts of blood in a rat’s urine and from the vaginal opening are one of the most commonly reported
Read moreIt sounds like your guinea-pig has lice, but the good news is that it is easily treatable. Lice infestations in
Read moreFirst of all, I’d like to commend you for not just turning a blind-eye and for taking responsibility for this
Read moreYou did not mention what kind of hamsters you have, but I will assume they are one of the two
Read moreThe boar should be removed about 2 weeks before the litter are due. Although he would never try to harm
Read moreThere are positives and negatives with regard to both styles of cages, and every mouse owner you speak to probably
Read moreFirstly, please don’t even think about keeping these animals in the same cage – it simply can’t be done. Secondly,
Read moreSome breeds of hamsters do hibernate as a response to cold or lack of food/water. Unlike most species they don’t
Read moreWhile it is correct not to introduce 2 adult males, you could have presented him with a young male, provided
Read morePet shops typically don’t have the money to hire experts on every type of pet they carry, so most cannot
Read moreThe females come into season for at least 4 hours every 4 days throughout the year, and immediately after giving
Read moreIt is important that when you introduce a new guinea pig you do so on neutral territory. A good way
Read moreIt is actually quite normal to maintain a breeding colony of a single male (the boar) with several sows. The
Read moreEven when the tail detaches by itself, what is often left is exposed bone (and nerve!) which can be very
Read moreHamsters, gerbils, mice and rats are bred so frequently and at random that congenital defects are very common. On the
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