Got a pet hedgehog, or thinking of getting one? Then you sure do have some questions. One must be if they make noise at night moving around and running or not. If so, then how much do hedgehogs run at night? Hedgehogs are such a different choice for a pet. You should know that they’re …
Pocket Pets
Hedgehogs are great low-maintenance, hypoallergenic, fun, cute pets to add to your home. A hedgehog can be a great addition to your household for a variety of reasons, from its lack of odor (no smelly hamster cages here!) to the minimal space requirements for housing to the quirky personalities that these little balls of fun …
Guinea pigs are cute little domesticated rodents that have been popular for years and years as pets. They got the name guinea from when they were sold by sailors for a guinea, which means a coin. These little pets are known to be pretty vocal and like to communicate with noises and body language. Their …
If you’re a rabbit owner or you’re thinking about becoming one, then you should know two things about bunnies: they get bored easily and they’re not picky when it comes to food. This brings us to today’s question: why do rabbits eat paper? If you’ve noticed this behavior in your cottontails or you’re generally curious, …
The thing with guinea pigs is, you never know when they’re complaining about something. Cats will try to grab your attention in all the ways possible when they’re in pain, and dogs will pull their best puppy-eyes face on. Meanwhile, guinea pigs may not show any reaction, and you won’t know something has been wrong …
Hedgehogs are tiny creatures, and there is a lot that scares them. They are not like dogs and cats, that have lived alongside humans for centuries and are habituated to us. It is very common for hedgehogs to ball up and hiss at you when you approach them – do not take it personally! Calming …
Looking for an inexpensive pet that’s super easy to care for? A hamster might be the right one for you. Hamsters are among the most popular pets because they’re clean, don’t require much training, and are fun to have. But if you’re a hamster owner, you might be surprised by a weirdly aggressive behavior that …
When looking at pictures of hedgehogs, it is difficult to believe that these spiky little creatures survive in the wild against all of Mother Nature’s whims; but survive they do! They are well adapted to their locations, competing with the other species in a hostile world. But how do hedgehogs protect themselves from predators and …
Pet rats have some of the weirdest, unexpected habits. They gnaw everything, brux their teeth, and boggle their eyes. They’re always grooming and they aren’t shy to be vocal about their demands. If you’re new to raising rats, you might find your pets squeaking loudly whenever you touch them. We’ve all been there and we’ve …
Buying a new pet hedgehog can be one of the most exciting additions to the family, but many people don’t realize how sensitive these little guys can be to temperature changes! Unless hedgehogs are kept at a specific temperature, you may start to see some wobbling! Hedgehogs do wobble when they are cold. A hedgehog …