Hamsters are very common pets that many people truly adore. You might have bought a hamster for your kid to teach them about responsibility, but you could also simply enjoy caring for pet hamsters yourself. If you’re still a bit new to taking care of pet hamsters, then there might be things that you don’t…
People are attracted to the unusual, rare, and exotic. The novelty of hedgehog ownership and the hedgehog’s innate cuteness has seen hedgehogs become an overnight internet sensation, with thousands heading out to buy a hedgehog for themselves. With the restrictions placed on exotic pet ownership, defining the “exoticness” of pet hedgehogs is essential! Hedgehogs are…
If you’re contemplating getting a pet hedgehog, you may be worried about the level of destruction they can cause. Chinchillas and rats are notorious destroyers of electrical cords, curtains, and wooden furniture when left to run loose. Is the hedgehog a fellow agent of chaos, or is it a more innocuous pet, preferring to spend…
Pet guinea pigs are notoriously fussy when it comes to food. There are many reasons why your pig may be turning up its nose to pellets. Do not panic – it does not necessarily mean that your beloved pet is ill. A sudden change in the brand of pellets or moving from a diet of…
Hedgehogs can seem very angry and grumpy at times, and this can seem like it is personal when it happens every time you handle your hedgehog. It can begin to feel like your hedgehog hates you, but is this true? It can seem like your hedgehog hates you at times, but it is more likely…
Hedgehogs can get pregnant pretty easily, and it can be challenging to tell if they are pregnant as sometimes, they do not show any symptoms. But if your hedgehog got pregnant and she did show symptoms, what would they be? How would you be able to tell that she is pregnant? If your hedgehog is…
Hedgehogs are small animals that can be affected by rises in temperatures quite severely. So, it is essential that you know how to cool down your hedgehog if it gets too hot in the summer to ensure they do not suffer some serious health risks. But how do you keep hedgehogs cool in summer? To…
Hedgehogs are popular pets to keep, but their owners can face some problems as they would with any other pet. One of these problems could be that their hedgehog is not eating or drinking or accidentally left without food or water. So, how long can a hedgehog go without water or food? Hedgehogs are small…
When you get a hamster from a pet store, there is no reliable way to tell how old it is. Normally pet stores sell hamsters that are 1 to 2 months old, but some individuals may live on the shelf for much longer. The best you can do is guess their age based on their…
As of 2020, almost 67% of American households are homes to pets, and most Americans own more than just one. Hamsters are considered popular pets because they’re cute, easy to clean, and generally low-maintenance compared to other pets. This is why they also make great pets for kids and children with special needs. But these…