Guinea pigs, being herbivorous, should feed on foodstuffs such as guinea pig hay, pelleted guinea pig food, and regulated amounts of fresh veggies and fruits. In case of an imbalance in nutrition, your pig can experience chronic diarrhea, obesity, and heart-related diseases as well as liver and kidney disease. What …
Gerbils are small, friendly, and social animals that live in groups in their natural habitat. There are several species of gerbils, but only one the Mongolian gerbil is commonly kept as a pet. The Mongolian gerbil is sandy brown, with a dark stripe down its back. Talking about gerbils and …
Hamsters are quiet animals. They will not vocalize or give you any sign if something happens to them. As hamster owners, you can see their physical changes and see your pet’s behavior that looks odd. Hamster ear down is one of the problems that might concern every owner. Why are …
Groundhogs are very fascinating animals that are so cute and fast at the same time, which makes them so appealing that people often want to know more about them. Their cute appearance and their peaceful behavior are some of the most attractive features of groundhogs. However, another appealing quality that …
A husky rat as the name suggests is a rat that has markings just like a husky dog. A husky rat isn’t a breed but a tag used to differentiate these rats that have marks similar to husky dogs. These rats are also called roan rats and they are distinguished …
Guinea pigs are known for their loud, high-pitched trill. But did you know that they also communicate their reproductive readiness with a special call? The guinea pig mating call can be squeaked by both female and male guinea pig and the pitch and frequency varies based on gender. It’s a …
Mice are small mammals that belong to the family Muridae. Often, these rodents are kept as pets in cages. However, most people do not know that mice actually eat grass sometimes, thus creating some confusion among those who wonder why their pet is always looking for its favorite dish. Do …
It is q unique experience to pet a rat. Petting a rat is unusual because most owners don’t know what a rat’s behavior is like. When petting a rat, owners often observe different behaviors. Why does my pet rat squeak when I pet him? A rat can squeak to communicate, …
Petting guinea pigs is as trending as petting a dog or cat. Though guinea pigs aren’t as communicative as a dog or cat would be, a guinea pig makes an adorable pet. Almost everyone who pets guinea pigs knows how pleasing this experience is. Though petting a guinea pig is …
Keeping mice is a surprising thing for most pet owners. It is because mice are wonderful pets to have. Every new pet owner will be confused about how to care for and feed them. The safest step is to give mice vegetables or fruit. How about tomatoes? Can mice eat …
A situation where hamsters that have previously been living in peace suddenly start fighting can be very disconcerting. Upon encountering this sort of situation, you will want to know what may be the reason as to why the hamsters have started to fight, and what you can do about it. …