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Housing Pet Rats - Rat Cage

Housing a pet rat can be simple, but you will need to consider the type of cage that you want to invest in. Your options range from aquariums, wire cages, and plastic cages. Once, you've decided upon a cage,...

28 comments    pets aquariums pet rat
Rocky and Roxy82

Hamsters With Wet-tail

Hamsters are not the only small animal that can get "wet-tail," but they are the most common small animal to succumb to it. Chinchillas, rabbits, gerbils, rats, and mice, can all get wet-tail, as it is caused...

260 comments    mice rat hamster
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The Best Cage For Your Hamster

I love hamsters. I think they make great pets for adults and children alike. Some people complain that because they are nocturnal that can cause problems, but I actually think that is an asset as they are...

2 comments    pets hubchallenge pet supplies
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Caring For Hamsters

A few tips and guidelines one should know about hamsters before and during owning one. Temperament, Adjusting perdiod, diet, housing, and behaviors.

154 comments    hamster hamster care gerbil
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Van Ness Hamster Ball -- A Product Review

Rodents, who doesn't love them? Alright, I'm willing to concede that there are plenty of people who absolutely can't stand the furry little squeaking things, but I'm certainly not one of them. Just one...

1 comment    hamsters hamster rodent
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Things to Consider Before Buying a Specialty Animal

So, you're thinking about buying a specialty animal. When I use the term 'specialty animal,' I speaking in terms of something other than a dog, cat, or fish. I'm speaking in terms of hamster, gerbil, ferret,...

2 comments    pets animal bird
Mayfly78

Top 10 Short life (Small lifespan) animals/insects/plants

Mayfly: These are aquatic insects.The lifespan of an adult mayfly can vary from just 30 minutes to one day depending on the species.The primary function of the adult mayfly is reproduction.About 2500 species...

5 comments    animals nature plants
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Pet Safety: Protect Your Small Pets from Desert Predators

Most homeowners who allow their pets to become prey in the Sonoran desert do so unwittingly. The sunbelt states often draw retirees from other areas of the country who are unaware of the predators who prey on small animals. Keeping your pets safe is a matter of a few common-sense measures.

4 comments    pet care desert pet safety
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amandamarie

Hamsters are tiny,cute,playful, fluffy plus more! They are a joy to kids so why not buy one? A fun fact is that they were originated in Southern China and Eastern Asia! Hamsters are really cute! There is a...

0 comments    pets hamsters small pets
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Should I Get A Gebil?

  Gerbils make great pets for adults as well as for children. Almost all pet gerbils are Mongolian gerbils, which originate from the Mongolian desert. They are friendly and very easy to care for. They are...

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