Tagged With Small Mammals

Fluffy brown rabbit with long ears sniffing at a handful of peanuts on a wooden table

Can Rabbits Eat Peanuts? The Need-to-Know Risks and Benefits

14 June 2024

Yes, rabbits can have peanuts as a treat, but their main diet should be high in fiber and include hay and fresh veggies.

A small Dutch rabbit with a black and white coat sniffing a handful of oats on the ground in a grassy outdoor setting

Can Rabbits Have Oats? A Vet-Approved Guide to Rabbit Nutrition

14 June 2024

This article explores the nutritional value of oats for rabbits, including their benefits, potential drawbacks, and how much you should feed your rabbit to keep them healthy.

A timid rabbit sitting on moss in a forest, with a large black bear watching intently in the background

When Do Bears Eat Rabbits? Insights From Wildlife Experts

13 June 2024

Bears are omnivores and will consume rabbits if the opportunity presents itself, but rabbits make up a small portion of their diet that is mostly made up of plants.

A Peruvian guinea pig with long, silky hair cautiously sniffing pomegranate seeds

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Pomegranate? Benefits and Safety Insights

12 June 2024

Guinea pigs can have pomegranate as a sometimes food, which can give them vitamin C and antioxidants, but it should be fed in moderation because of the fruit's high sugar levels.

Sleek, agouti-patterned dwarf hamster nestled in a cozy glass habitat

Are Hamsters Rodents? Exploring Their Taxonomic Relationships

10 June 2024

Hamsters are small, friendly mammals that, with the right care, diet, and habitat, can live an average of 1.5 to 3.5 years in captivity.

Detailed photograph of a large, upright-sitting Norwegian rat with a thick tail and sharp teeth, surrounded by lush, green foliage

How Big Do Rats Get? A Look at the Largest Rat Species

5 June 2024

Rats vary in size from small animals kept as pets to large, wild rats that can grow to be more than 3 feet long and weigh up to 3.5 pounds.

Detailed image of an Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat nibbling on shredded purple cabbage leaves in a dish filled with timothy hay

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Red Cabbage? Nutritional Facts and Safety

5 June 2024

Purple cabbage is another option that is full of nutrients and vitamin C, but make sure to only give it to your guinea pig in small amounts to avoid tummy troubles.

Fluffy, tan and white rabbit sitting next to a small bowl of fresh green peas

Can Rabbits Eat Peas? Exploring the Benefits and Risks

1 June 2024

Rabbits can have peas as long as they are fed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.

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.

Close-up of a curious Syrian hamster with a soft brown and white coat sniffing a small pile of raisins on a wooden surface

Can Hamsters Eat Raisins? Exploring the Risks and Benefits

1 June 2024

Hamsters can have raisins as long as they are fed to them in moderation, but because they are high in sugar, they should only be fed to hamsters as an occasional treat.

American guinea pig sitting upright and looking inquisitively at the camera, surrounded by scattered bok choy leaves

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Bok Choy? A Complete Guide

31 May 2024

Bok choy can be a nutritious snack for guinea pigs as long as it is given in moderation. However, there are also some potential downsides, such as the possibility of digestive problems.

Lop-eared rabbit with a fluffy grey coat happily nibbling on a leaf of bok choy, surrounded by fresh vegetables

Can Rabbits Have Bok Choy? How to Feed Your Rabbit This Vegetable Safely

31 May 2024

Serving sizes and feeding tips for feeding your rabbit bok choy as a nutritious part of their diet.