Can Guinea Pigs Catch Human Colds?
Rhinovirus vs. Cavia Porcellus Catching a common cold is a real bummer for all of us. It takes time away from work and family, but it happens. And we in …
Can Guinea Pigs Live with Rabbits?
Not The Odd Couple Though we all know that opposites attract, it doesn’t really work between a rodent and a lagomorph — that is to say, your guinea pig and …
Are Guinea Pigs Smelly?
Get a Whiff of This! Though the word “rodent” probably brings to mind the likeness of a mouse or a rat, guinea pigs fit the bill, too. But are guinea …
The 5 Best Hamster Cages of 2020
It finally happened, you got a hamster. Did your kids wear you down and convince you (like me)? You could also be someone looking for a tiny friend to keep …
Best Hamster Food (2020 Edition)
You might be asking yourself, “what can hamsters eat?” While it might be tempting (and adorable) to serve your furry friend a teeny tiny cheeseburger, hamsters require a complete and …
Can hamsters eat bananas?
This is the first of many nutrition related posts to come. As new hamsters owners we were always wondering which foods our new pet hamster could eat when he was …
Do hamsters attract rats?
How to make your home a hamster haven, not a rat’s nest If you want to bring home an adorable hamster but are afraid your pet will attract furry squatters, …
Can guinea pigs drink out of a bowl?
Thirsty Sows Need Answers Now! You grab your guinea pig’s water bottle and sigh. There’s hay, bits of carrot, and other things floating in it. Our little friends are incredibly …
Can guinea pigs be litter trained?
A litter-trained guinea pig means less clean-up for you! If you have ever had a guinea pig, then you know how much they poop. In fact, a guinea pig can …
Why do hamsters chew on cage bars?
Making a break for it or something else? These friendly yet small pets are popular. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, roughly 1.1 million American households have a hamster. …