Tagged With Hamsters

Curious guinea pig sniffing freshly popped popcorn on a clean floor

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Popcorn? A Closer Look at This Snack

15 May 2024

Popcorn is not the best option for guinea pigs because it is high in carbohydrates and low in nutritional value, but it is not toxic in small amounts.

Close-up of a brown and white rat sniffing the air, with a focus on its internal organs

Do Rats Fart? The Science Behind Rodent Flatulence

10 May 2024

Rats fart because of the way their gut microbiome breaks down the complex carbohydrates in their high-fiber diet, leading to the production of gases like hydrogen and methane.

Flemish Giant rabbit peering into a microscope in a clean, scientific laboratory setting

Are Rabbits On Their Period? An In-Depth Look at the Rabbit Reproductive Cycle

3 May 2024

Rabbits don't have a menstrual cycle like people. Instead, they have an induced ovulation cycle that's controlled by sex hormones.

Close-up of a curious Flemish Giant rabbit sniffing at its own cecotropes on the ground

Coprophagia in Rabbits: What Science Says

1 May 2024

Rabbits practice coprophagy, which is the consumption of feces, in order to reingest important nutrients from cecotropes.

Russian Campbell Dwarf Hamster sitting upright and inspecting a single broccoli stem

Can Hamsters Eat Broccoli? Exploring Healthy Veggie Options

30 April 2024

Hamsters can have broccoli, but it's important to be mindful of serving sizes and watch for any tummy troubles since it is a fibrous vegetable.

Portrait of a worried-looking dwarf Campbell's hamster sitting next to a pile of salami slices, turned away from the meat

Can Hamsters Eat Salami? What You Need to Know About This Tasty Treat

24 April 2024

Why you shouldn't feed your hamster salami because of its high fat, salt, and preservative content that can lead to health problems.

Inquisitive Campbell's Dwarf hamster peering at a small pile of raspberries on a wooden surface

Can Hamsters Eat Raspberries? A Vet Weighs In on Safe Berry Consumption

20 April 2024

Raspberries can be a healthy snack for your hamster every once in a while, but because they are high in sugar, you should only give them a few at a time.

Relaxed rabbit on a couch, disinterested in the open bag of popcorn on the coffee table

Can Rabbits Eat Popcorn? Occasional Treat or Dietary No-No?

18 April 2024

Popcorn is not safe for rabbits because it is high in starch and carbohydrates, which can cause digestive problems.

Studio shot of a roborovski dwarf hamster peeking out from a nest of timothy hay and wood shavings

Do Hamsters Smell? Exploring Odor and Pet Care

16 April 2024

Hamsters have natural pheromone-producing scent glands that can lead to smelly cages, so it's important to keep up with cleaning and bedding changes.

A newborn tan-colored guinea pig curled up next to a female adult guinea pig watching over it

Exploring Guinea Pig Offspring: How Many Babies in Each Litter?

15 April 2024

Guinea pigs can give birth to 2-6 babies every 2-3 months, so it's important to make sure that they are being fed the right diet and that they are being bred responsibly to ensure their health and well-being.

Peruvian guinea pig with long, silky brown and white fur curled up in a sleeping position on a bed of timothy hay

Why Do Guinea Pigs Sleep With Their Eyes Open? Unlocking the Mystery

14 April 2024

Guinea pigs frequently sleep while their eyes are open, which is a behavior that is typical of these prey animals that are most active during the hours of dawn and dusk.

Fluffy beige Syrian hamster sitting up and sniffing a single almond on a wooden surface

Can Hamsters Eat Almonds? A Look at Nuts in Their Diet

14 April 2024

Almonds can be a good occasional snack for your hamster, but make sure to limit the amount you give them to prevent obesity and potential tummy troubles.