Skip to contentHave you ever looked into your gerbil’s cage and noticed them wrestling or rolling around with each other slightly aggressively?Maybe you’ve seen them stand up straight and box each other as well. They even chase each other around the cage and seem to do this every day, multiple times a day.The first question that comes to mind is are my gerbils playing or fighting? If your gerbils are standing up and boxing or rolling around then they are playing with each other. If they are biting and chasing each other frantically then it’s most likely a real fight.Play fighting is normal...…Skip to contentHave you ever looked into your gerbil’s cage and noticed them wrestling or rolling around with each other slightly aggressively?Maybe you’ve seen them stand up straight and box each other as well. They even chase each other around the cage and seem to do this every day, multiple times a day.The first question that comes to mind is are my gerbils playing or fighting? If your gerbils are standing up and boxing or rolling around then they are playing with each other. If they are biting and chasing each other frantically then it’s most likely a real fight.Play fighting is normal...WW…

Skip to contentThere is an awful misconception about rats as a whole. Due to how rats are portrayed in media, mostly in TV shows and movies, a lot of people commonly believe rats are dirty, smelly, disease-ridden animals.And surprisingly for most of us, this could not be further from the truth.So how clean are pet rats? Rats are surprisingly very clean and hate getting dirty, they love to clean themselves and each other. They are less susceptible to disease and pests than other common household pets, like cats and dogs.Table of ContentsPet rats actively groom themselves -and each...…Skip to contentThere is an awful misconception about rats as a whole. Due to how rats are portrayed in media, mostly in TV shows and movies, a lot of people commonly believe rats are dirty, smelly, disease-ridden animals.And surprisingly for most of us, this could not be further from the truth.So how clean are pet rats? Rats are surprisingly very clean and hate getting dirty, they love to clean themselves and each other. They are less susceptible to disease and pests than other common household pets, like cats and dogs.Table of ContentsPet rats actively groom themselves -and each...WW…

Skip to contentFor most guinea pig owners, one of the top priorities is giving them comfortable accommodation at night.However, this can prove challenging if you don’t know what they like or how to keep them comfortable without compromising their safety.Can I cover my guinea pig’s cage at night is a common question that most people would like answered. You can cover your guinea pigs cage at night as long as it doesn’t stress them out and you leave enough room for proper ventilation.This concern is made more important because guinea pigs are sensitive and...…Skip to contentFor most guinea pig owners, one of the top priorities is giving them comfortable accommodation at night.However, this can prove challenging if you don’t know what they like or how to keep them comfortable without compromising their safety.Can I cover my guinea pig’s cage at night is a common question that most people would like answered. You can cover your guinea pigs cage at night as long as it doesn’t stress them out and you leave enough room for proper ventilation.This concern is made more important because guinea pigs are sensitive and...WW…

Skip to contentAs cute as hamsters are, it’s a bit of a challenge to get them to trust you. Hamsters are prey by nature, which makes them wary of any animal larger in size, and that includes you.The most important factor in training your hamster to trust you is to be patient. It doesn’t happen very often that you get a new pet and find them completely at ease momentarily. It takes time, effort and willingness to build a bond with your hamster.That said, learning how to make your hamster trust you is a super rewarding experience. The tiny fluffy cuties can bring so much joy to your home and...…Skip to contentAs cute as hamsters are, it’s a bit of a challenge to get them to trust you. Hamsters are prey by nature, which makes them wary of any animal larger in size, and that includes you.The most important factor in training your hamster to trust you is to be patient. It doesn’t happen very often that you get a new pet and find them completely at ease momentarily. It takes time, effort and willingness to build a bond with your hamster.That said, learning how to make your hamster trust you is a super rewarding experience. The tiny fluffy cuties can bring so much joy to your home and...WW…

Skip to contentPneumonia affects many species, including humans and mammals. It’s basically an infection of one or both lungs. Contrary to what many people believe, it’s not just one type of infection. Pneumonia is caused by wide range of microorganisms that can also infect our pets, including guinea pigs.But you may wonder how an adorable little guinea pig gets pneumonia, when they’re not exposed to  hundreds of other humans on a daily basis, such as when humans may be susceptible to Covid infection? There are many reasons why a guinea pig may get pneumonia. Since treatment is...…Skip to contentPneumonia affects many species, including humans and mammals. It’s basically an infection of one or both lungs. Contrary to what many people believe, it’s not just one type of infection. Pneumonia is caused by wide range of microorganisms that can also infect our pets, including guinea pigs.But you may wonder how an adorable little guinea pig gets pneumonia, when they’re not exposed to  hundreds of other humans on a daily basis, such as when humans may be susceptible to Covid infection? There are many reasons why a guinea pig may get pneumonia. Since treatment is...WW…