Small Pets

Feeding your ferret is an easy thing to do, but should be done with consideration to his natural diet and how he digests foods. Ferrets are carnivores and must have a diet that...

Rats make great pets, but there are a few things that you need to know before you get a rat. It is also a good idea to be fully prepared and ready for his or her (or their) arrival....

For some adults having a pet funeral isn't necessary, but it is an important part of the grieving process for many people, especially children.

Rats make great pets and are easy to train to do a number of things. Shoulder training your rat allows you to walk around with your rat sitting there on your shoulder.

Some say that potty training rats isn't a possibility. However, with a little patience and some knowledge, you can indeed potty train your pet rat. Rats are very smart and can...

Instructions on how to mate two chinchillas and ensure a safe, successful pregnancy and birth.

Christmas and other holidays can be fun for the whole family - pets included. However, there are some common hazards that may threaten your pet's well-being. Dogs, cats,...

Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide...

Advice about purchasing a pet as a gift for the holidays.

This article offers basic gerbil care guidelines for beginners and experts alike.

This article will help you decide if a ferret is the right pet for you. Are you willing to commit to long-term care and give your ferret every advantage at having a long, happy...

Children are funny when it comes to grief. It can look something like this: "Yea, my dog died. Can I have a peanut butter and banana sandwich?" Children can appear...

There's no easy way to cope with the loss of a pet, nor should you try to bypass the natural grieving process. Always remember, you're not alone. Everyone who's ever...

When shopping at a pet store of any kind, it's not hard to find a guinea pig. There you will commonly find the breed "English Guinea Pig." The catch, however, is...

It is not commonly known that there are actually 45+ breeds of rabbit! Most people looking for a pet rabbit just find a randomly bred rabbit in a pet store in their area. While...

Chinchillas make great pets. Just stroking them is a pleasure. Their fur is the softest in the world -- thirty times softer than human hair. Many chinchillas are gregarious...

When many people think of rabbits, they tend to think of bunnies living in hutches in the backyard. The truth is, however, that rabbits are much happier living indoors...

If you are deciding whether or not to purchase a hamster as a family pet, you have a lot to consider. Hamsters are not going to be for everyone. While they are somewhat simple...

Gerbils come from the rodent family and make excellent pets. No matter if you are young or old, a gerbil will be able to adapt in your family once you have handled a few necessities,...

Getting a new rabbit can be a great and exciting edition to your family. Rabbits are perfectly happy living indoors or outdoors. They are, however, a little more comfortable...

Raising your rabbit is a fun experience. Whether you are getting a young rabbit or an older one, you will still experience all of the joys of raising it. Raising a rabbit is...

There are a number of illnesses and diseases that rabbits are susceptible to. Although not all of them are life threatening, it is still important that your rabbit receives the...

Breeding Guinea Pigs can be a very frustrating task, although it is not a complicated one. There are a few easy steps to follow, and then it becomes a waiting game. First, make...

Feeding your rabbit is an easy task! The hard part is knowing how much to feed your rabbit, what to feed him, and where to get the feed. Here are a few good ideas to get you...

Buying a rabbit cage is a very easy process. There are, however, many things to consider when doing so. Listed below are the easy steps to follow in order to choose and purchase...

Purchasing a cage for your Guinea Pig or Hamster does not have to be a hard task. These two types of furry critters do require very different types of cages however, so now we...

We have all heard the phrase, 'breed like rabbits,' but to a person who is looking to actually do so, the task can be problematic. Whether you are breeding for show, or...

A pet store may advertise hamsters for five dollars each or a guinea pig for twenty dollars, but adult owners should realize that the REAL cost of taking Fluffy home can be much...

Guinea pigs are good pets, but they can become ill quickly and need treatment just as quickly. However, since they are prey animals, their instinct is to mask illness in order...

Mice and rats are scavengers and not very picky eaters. They are easy to feed a varied diet to. The very best feed I've found is at every horse barn in the world: horse grain!...

Rats and mice do best in a "REPTILE" cage - which looks a lot like an aquarium with a sliding mesh top. This kind of cage is easy to fill with shavings, easy look through...

Guinea pigs make excellent family pets, especially for younger children who may not feel comfortable with more delicate animals such as mice, gerbils or hamsters. A guinea pig...

A cold or chilled hamster goes into a deep sleep (like hibernation) and is apparently dead. A terrified hamster goes rigid and collapses, but can recover within a few days. Try...