Sugar gliders aren’t gluttonous eaters. They only need to eat about 15 to 20% of their weight every day. This isn’t much at all, since they only weigh around three to five ounces. In most cases, they’ll be more than happy with a handful of nutritional pellets, nuts, fruits, and/or vegetables. But what happens if…
Pet hamsters are popular because they’re pretty easy to care for. You might be a bit surprised to see how scared your hamster will be when you first bring it home, though. Some hamsters might appear to be very wary of humans at first. If your hamster hides from you and doesn’t seem to want…
Hamsters are very popular pets that many people love. You might enjoy spending time with your hamster because of how cute they are. They can certainly be fun little animal companions, but you need to make sure that you’re caring for them well. If you don’t keep a hamster’s cage clean, then it’s going to…
Rabbits and hamsters are adorable, but you know what’s even more adorable? Rabbits and hamsters playing and cuddling with each other! Rabbits get along with plenty of creatures, including guinea pigs, dogs, birds, and even cats in the right environment. Since rabbits are social creatures, interspecies friendship just makes sense. But can the same be…
Hamsters are often considered budget-friendly pets. After all, their food bill is practically nothing when compared to a horse. Nor do hamsters require a lot of space or expensive clipping and grooming. But hamsters do have some needs that cost money, including needing the vet. So how much do vets charge for treating a hamster?…
Gerbils are cute little animals that many people keep as pets. You might get a gerbil for your household if you feel like it’d be fun for your kids. These little animals are great pets, but they aren’t really meant to be held. This means that you’ll want to give them to older children or…
Rabbits are adorable, and many people have them as pets. You can even house train a bunny. However, most of us have heard of Monty Python and the Holy Grail’s character The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog and its “sharp pointy teeth.” Was it just a joke? Or do rabbits have a vicious side? For example,…
Ferrets are a fun, unique pet to have. They are high-energy animals that love to play and entertain themselves with their antics. However, because ferrets are rare pets, there are not as many resources out there to help you understand their behavior and how to best care for them. You may be confused by some…
Mice are fuzzy, intelligent little critters that adore burrowing into your cozy home for shelter. Pet mice tend to look quite different from their wild cousins, but their overall traits and features are actually quite similar. So my question- can wild mice also be kept as pets? Pet mice have been bred for nearly 200…
Hamsters are very popular and common house pets now. Taking care of a hamster can be a lot of work, but it can also be very fun. Some people choose to buy hamsters just because they think they’re neat. Others will get them as pets for children to help to teach them about responsibility. If…