If you own a rat, you know how surprisingly difficult it can be to keep it in its cage. You might well think that you can let it out for just a few minutes of playtime, and before you know it you have a fugitive rat on the run. Even if you try to keep …

Gerbils make really good pets, and people love them so much that they have become pretty common in America. These little furry friends can be a lot of fun to take care of, but you still need to be able to care for them properly so that they can thrive. If you’re worried about your …

Guinea pigs are a classic pet, a little bundle of adorableness that’s perfect for children and parents looking for a low-risk first pet. Ferrets, by contrast, are a more exotic pet that’s on the long and larger side and requires a lot of specialty care. If you think that those sound as if they are …

There is no denying that ferrets and chinchillas are as cute and cuddly as pets come. They are both intelligent and are less common than your run-of-the-mill mammalian pets, and so it should come as no surprise that in recent years they have both seen a boost of popularity. But is it really a good …

If you own a ferret, you know that they can be absolutely adorable but insanely tricky to keep, and part of that has to do with the fact that they are insanely good at slipping into and out of tight places. Part of that is due to the fact that ferrets are typically pretty slender, …

Many, many people around the world choose to keep rabbits as pets. After all, rabbits can make incredibly wonderful companions that are full of character and personality. The problem with this is that, as prey animals, there comes some trouble with keeping rabbits as pets when you also keep cats as pets, even if the …

When it comes to taking care of chameleons, there are often more considerations to make than you would with a typical animal. After all, because chameleons are animals that are not nearly as common pets as the cat or dog, it can be hard to find the right information on them. Because of this, no …

When it comes to owning sugar gliders, there’s likely a few facts that you have already heard. Chances are that you have heard that sugar gliders need to have a companion, or that they can die from loneliness. Maybe you have heard other requirements about their care, such as needing many sugar gliders or needing …

Having a budgie can be a wonderful thing, as they are incredibly affectionate birds with personalities that are far bigger than their tiny bodies. They love to sing, chirp, and communicate with you in their own way, often singing their favorite tones and sounds to you as a form of loving communication. However, because these …

Owning a bearded dragon can be a fun and exhilarating experience, especially if you are someone who loves reptiles. They can have quite the personality and they can become quite the companion once they have learned to trust you. With that being said, there are many times where you might feel as if you may …