Causes Of Bald Patches In Hamsters
A small scaly patch of skin could be caused by many things. The most common causes are mites, allergies and
Read moreA small scaly patch of skin could be caused by many things. The most common causes are mites, allergies and
Read moreThis is a common complaint in male guinea-pigs (boars) and is caused by anal "impaction". When you pick him up,
Read moreIt may be that the blood you saw came from your hamster’s urinary system or from the rectum. Blood in
Read moreOf course hamsters can carry disease, as can any other animal, but it is very, very unlikely that if your
Read moreNewspapers are not a sensible choice of bedding for any small pets. Not only do they contain potentially toxic chemicals
Read moreAs we have said before in this column, it is our opinion that the two species should be respected as
Read moreRat’s teeth can grow up to 12cm a year, and since they rely on gnawing to keep them down, uneven
Read moreMany people take their small pets with them in the car when traveling, and often is the case that it
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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