Category : Rodents : Pets & Animal

Different Types of Gray Squirrels

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The term "gray squirrel" can refer to any one of four species of the genus Sciurus: eastern gray squirrels, western gray squirrels, Arizona gray squirrels or Mexican gray squirrels. Most squirrels in the United States are gray squirrels, although some can have black or white fur. Other squirrel spec

How to Make a Homemade Gerbil Cage

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Gerbils do best in cages formed by a solid container with a wire top for ventilation. Gerbils need several inches of bedding to be comfortable. If the cage is composed entirely of wire, the bedding, which can be sawdust, cotton pieces or a similar material, can easily fall out of the cage. Also, g

How to Fully Tame a Syrian Hamster

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Syrian hamsters are frequently referred to as golden or teddy bear hamsters, and are the most popular pet hamster. They have large cheek pouches in which they store food and broad, round, bear-like ears. These animals are prey in the wild, which makes them naturally skittish. They are also solitary

How to Tell a Hamster's Age

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Hamsters are inquisitive and playful, and they form close bonds with their owners. Most owners are not present when their pet hamster is born, but a few simple observations can provide a clue to the hamster's age. This can help in selecting a new pet since hamsters have a relatively short lifespan

Comparison of a Shrew & a Mouse

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It's easy to confuse a shrew with a mouse, or vice versa, as they look similar in overall size, proportion and coloration---especially when scampering away to get out of a human's or predator's line of sight. There's a large variety within both mice and shrew species, which inhabit nearly every corn

How to Treat Mycoplasma in Rats

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Mycoplasma pulmonis, a deadly respiratory disease that affects rats, needs to be treated as soon as possible. The disease comes from an organism called murine respiratory mycoplasmosis, which lives in mice, guinea pigs and rabbits and passes through sneezes or through the womb to an infant rat. Symp

Pet Care for a Hairless Rat

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Hairless rats are the result of a genetic mutation and they are bred specifically for rat fanciers. Unlike their common kin, hairless rats have some special health concerns. Hairless rat owners can address these special conditions and have rewarding experiences with their pets.

How to Hand Feed a Sick Rat

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Rats make wonderful pets, but like all animals, they can fall ill. Unfortunately, small animals like rats have a very high mortality rate when illness strikes, as disease and viruses tend to advance very quickly in these rodents. Hand-feeding a rat is absolutely vital if the pet is refusing food or

How to Raise Pet Mice

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Mice can make lively, even lovable, pets. Quiet, small and inexpensive to keep, they are ideal for apartment dwellers. And mice have come a long way since the albino mouse popular in the past; domestic mice, otherwise known as fancy mice, exhibit beautiful colors, including beige, silver and coffee.

About Winter White Dwarf Hamsters

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If you bought your dwarf hamster from a pet store you can be almost certain that it is not a Winter White Dwarf hamster. Winter White hamsters are not extremely common, but in recent years they've been gaining popularity. There is some confusion about their origins and even what determines if a hams

How to Make Your Own Rat Habitat

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Pet rats are not for everyone, but they can be surprisingly fun and easy to get along with. Once you have made the decision to have a pet rat, it is time to begin setting up their home. Rat habitats are similar to those of mice, ferrets, guinea pigs and rabbits, so even though they are an uncommon p