Category : Rodents : Pets & Animal

How to Raise an Orphan Chinchilla

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Chinchillas are medium-sized rodents that hail from the Andes Mountains of South America. Their soft, glossy coats have led many people to farm the small animals for fur production. In the last decade, though, chinchillas have become popular and valuable pets. Due to a long gestation period, baby ch

Information About Robo Hamsters

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Robo hamsters are a quick and energetic species of dwarf hamster found originally in arid desert regions of Mongolia and China. The Robo is relatively new in the American pet trade, but has already become immensely popular with hobbyists and breeders alike. Known for its cute face and ease of care,

Building Guinea Pig Cages

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Building the Right CageThere are many things to consider when building guinea pig cages. Building materials, cage filler, toys, cage style and cage size are all elements that carry some weight when planning the cage. All of these elements are affected by the number of animals that will be...

How to Get Rid of Turtle Mites

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Mites are blood-sucking pests that are similar to ticks. Mites are much smaller than ticks but can still be very harmful to your pet. Mite infestation is not limited to fury animals such as dogs and cats. It is actually common for reptiles to get mites, including pet turtles. If your turtle is losin

Foods Not to Feed Hamsters

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Foods not to Feed Hamstershamster on a nut image by Silvia Ottaviano from Fotolia.comHamsters are fortunate to enjoy a variety of different foods, including "people" food. Certain foods that are safe for people, however, are not safe for hamsters. Certain dietary restrictions need to be...

About Gray Squirrels

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North America has two species of gray squirrel: the western and the eastern, which are closely related and similar in appearance but have different home ranges. The eastern gray squirrel is also found outside the U.S. and is considered an invasive species in the U.K. Having been introduced in the la

Chipmunks For Pets

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Chipmunks are commonly seen in the wild, forested areas of North America and aren't easily captured. However, breeders and pet stores sale chipmunks as pets to individual buyers. Though having a chipmunk as a pet requires more maintenance than some other animals, they are considered to be excelle

Cures for Wet Tail

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Siberian hamsterhamster on a nut image by Silvia Ottaviano from Fotolia.comWet tail is a disease suffered by all species of hamster, but is most commonly found in Syrian hamsters. It is caused by two different types of bacteria known as Lawsonia Intracellularis and E. coli. During...

Cats' Sleeping Habits

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Cats are popular household pets known for taking long "cat naps" throughout the day. Often considered lazy, cats sleep more than almost any other mammal, according to the website Pet-Tails. In general, most cats sleep anywhere from 13 to 16 hours per day. Young kittens require even more sleep.

Fruits & Vegetables for Hamsters

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Hamsters require a healthy and balanced diet of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins and minerals. Although the commercial diet you feed your hamsters will provide them with a mix of these nutrients, you should gradually introduce small amounts of fresh foods, such as fruits and vegetables, i

How to Litter Train Your Rat

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Rats are very intelligent animals and can be taught to do a varied amount of tricks; litter training being the most productive and advantageous for the pet's owner. This trick will save time when it comes to cleaning the cage because it will not have to be done as often. It additionally saves money

Different Types of Pet Mice

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Some people desire mice as a pet because of the animal's small size.Little mouse image by Multiart from Fotolia.comWhile wild mice are considered unwelcome guests in some people's homes, other people like the idea of having the small creature as a household pet. A mouse is small...

Homemade Wire Gerbil Cage

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Making a gerbil cage is inexpensive and easy when you know what you are doing. Building one yourself allows you to personalize the cage for your gerbil. You can create spaces for the gerbil to exercise and sleep or make it large enough to hold gerbils you might acquire in the future.