Rodents like chinchillas, hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, mice, and gerbils are technically considered “exotic pets,” but these playful and loving critters make great companions. Rodent owners everywhere can attest to their unique personalities and quirks. While it’s true that their cage or habitat will need regular cleaning, rodents are generally low maintenance compared to any breed of dog. Combined with their intelligent and typically social disposition, caring for these furry friends can be both fun and very rewarding.
Many popular pet stores have shelves upon shelves of cages labeled for hamsters; however, not all of these cages are really big enough to house any hamster, including dwarf hamsters. Not only that, but a lot of hamster owners wonder whether wire or glass cages are the best cages for […]
Read moreIt may be difficult to believe, but those adorable squirrels in your backyard eat more than just the sunflower seeds in your bird feeders! Here's the answer to your question. A squirrel enjoys a good peanut and will eat any pinecone seeds or acorns they can grab with their hands. […]
Read moreWhat Is a Chinchilla? Chinchillas are a type of exotic rodent pet that originated in the wild Andes mountains of South America. These rodents are highly social and usually live in colonies of 100 or more in the wild, although they do fine in simple pairs in captivity. Some unique […]
Read moreGerbils are small animals that make good pets. They’re not very big and they don’t need a lot of time outside their cage. They also don't need a big cage. They won’t smell, and if you clean their cage daily, the cage won’t smell, either. Gerbils are easy to take […]
Read moreIn the wild, hamsters are extremely busy. They are naturally nocturnal creatures and will run around all night scavenging for food from dusk to dawn. Although many hamsters live quite well as domesticated pets, their nature doesn’t change. To keep your hamster healthy, you need to make sure that you’re […]
Read moreRats are clever and make excellent pets. They’re smart enough to litter train and use a litter box in the home. Some other reasons why a rat makes a great pet: Entertaining and fun to watch Friendly and able to bond with their handler Easy to take care of and they […]
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Gerbils are small animals that make good pets. They’re not very big [...]
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