Tagged With Hedgehogs

Raccoon standing alert in the doorway of a quaint cottage, surrounded by greenery

Can You Have a Pet Raccoon? The Problems With Raccoon Ownership

11 June 2024

Raccoons should not be kept as pets because of their wild instincts, potential to carry diseases, and laws that prohibit them from being kept as pets.

Curious Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned grey and white coat tilting its head to the side, capturing the 'whistling' vocalization guinea pigs make

What Do Guinea Pig Noises Mean? Breaking Down Their Vocal Language

1 June 2024

The various sounds that guinea pigs make, from wheeks to rumbles, and what each indicates about your pet's emotions and wants.

Curious Peruvian guinea pig with long, silky fur looking at a shallow ceramic water bowl

Can Guinea Pigs Drink from a Bowl? Why Water Bottles Are Best

29 May 2024

Water bottles are the most reliable way to offer guinea pigs fresh, clean water on a regular basis, as opposed to water dishes.

Curled up European hedgehog with spiny brown and white quills on a bed of moss in a blurred, earthy forest

Why Do Hedgehogs Smell? Exploring Their Musky Aroma

27 May 2024

Causes of a hedgehog's natural musky smell, including health issues, cleanliness, what they eat, and other things in their environment that can affect how they smell.

Medium-sized capybara sitting uncomfortably on a couch in a household setting

Can You Have a Capybara as a Pet? What You Need to Know

25 May 2024

Capybaras are difficult to keep as pets because they need a lot of room and care that most people can't offer, but that hasn't stopped their popularity from rising.

Portrait of a curious juvenile opossum standing on its hind legs, with a white face, grey body, and prehensile tail curled around a branch

Should You Keep an Opossum as a Pet? A Look at the Ups and Downs of Keeping Marsupials as Pets

22 May 2024

Opossums have specific care requirements and may even show aggression, so they are not good pets for the average person.

Overhead view of an Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat sitting next to a half-eaten cob of corn

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Corn on the Cob? A Nutritional Analysis

19 May 2024

Guinea pigs can have corn on the cob as an occasional snack, but the cob is not safe for them to eat.

Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat nestled in timothy hay, eyes closed in a relaxed, purring state

Can Guinea Pigs Purr? Exploring Their Vocal Repertoire

19 May 2024

The science of why guinea pigs make a purring sound and what it can tell you about their mental and physical health.

Detailed image of a medium-sized Russian tortoise nestled in a burrow-like enclosure, surrounded by dried leaves and twigs

Are Tortoises Hibernating? Brumation In Tortoises Explained

16 May 2024

The brumation patterns of various tortoise breeds and the conditions needed to have a successful hibernation.

Golden hamster sniffing a sliced yellow bell pepper on a bed of timothy hay

Can Hamsters Eat Bell Peppers? A Vet Weighs In on the Best Veggies

16 May 2024

Bell peppers are another crunchy and healthy option for your hamster, as long as you give them to your pet in moderation.

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.

Curious Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat looking back at its hindquarters

Are Guinea Pigs Born With Tails? The Answer May Surprise You

11 May 2024

Guinea pigs do not have a tail but do have tail vertebrae that are attached to the pelvis.