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 …
Sea monkeys have been around for a very long time. Kids from many different generations have enjoyed watching sea monkeys spring to life. These creatures have been marketed in many different ways over the years. No matter how you first came to learn about sea monkeys, it’s easy to see the appeal. If you’ve recently …
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 …
Hermit crabs are very interesting pets, but it’s crucial to learn how to care for them properly. If you don’t meet the hermit crab’s needs, then it isn’t going to live a happy life in your home. You need to be sure that you set up a tank for the hermit crab. The tank is …
Betta fishes can be expensive, and you cannot just throw them in a fishbowl; they need to live lavishly. With an average life span of only three years, we want to keep them for as long as possible, right? If you take care of your betta fish (e.g., clean water, big fish aquarium) and their …
To some pet owners, the appearance of their pups involves more than just looking for a beautiful dog. Things like size, coat texture, and certain personality traits are just some of the characteristics people like to consider when deciding which puppy to choose. So, do puppies take after mom or dad? The offspring of canines …
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 …
If there is one thing cat owners are absolutely sure about when it comes to their fabulous felines is that cats throw up – a lot. There are many reasons cats vomit, but something strange is going when they throw up just the kibble and not the wet food. When cats throw up dry food …
Cats are notoriously picky eaters, some more than others, but sooner or later, they will eat. So, when the second day rolls around and your cat is still not eating but only drinking water, you’re probably racking your brain trying to understand why this is happening? Typically, cats that suffer from illnesses will refuse to …
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 …