Tagged With Small Mammals

Person holding a guinea pig's paw and using a nail trimmer, with a focus on the nail trimming process

How to Safely and Effectively Trim Your Guinea Pig's Nails: A Step-by-Step Guide

24 May 2024

How to safely cut your guinea pig's nails, including how to tell when it's time for a trim, what you'll need, and tips for making the process less stressful.

Bunnies vs Rabbits: What's the Difference?

24 May 2024

Important physical, behavioral, and cultural distinctions between bunnies (also known as domesticated rabbits) and wild rabbits and hares.

Close-up of a miniature Rex rabbit inspecting a half pomegranate on a wooden table

Can Rabbits Have Pomegranate? What Vets Say About Bunny Treats

23 May 2024

Rabbits can eat pomegranate seeds in small amounts as a treat, but the fruit's skin, rind, and leaves are toxic and should be avoided.

Close-up portrait of an Abyssinian guinea pig with a distinctive rosette-patterned coat, looking concerned about the presence of fleas

Do Guinea Pigs Get Fleas? Prevention and Treatment Tips

21 May 2024

Health risks to guinea pigs posed by fleas, such as skin conditions, anemia, and the potential for fleas to spread diseases, as well as ways to get rid of fleas on guinea pigs.

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.

Close-up of a Roborovski Dwarf hamster with a sleek brown and white coat, nibbling on a piece of white bread

Can Hamsters Eat Bread? A Look at Risks and Benefits

19 May 2024

Hamsters can have some plain bread, but whole wheat and whole grain breads are better choices.

Fluffy white rabbit with pink eyes sitting in a living room with plush toys and a pet bed

Do Rabbits Fart? Unraveling the Mystery of Bunny Flatulence

18 May 2024

Learn the ins and outs of rabbit gas, including what causes it, the symptoms of gas, and how to avoid and treat gas in rabbits.

Closeup of a fluffy grey rabbit intently nibbling on a sprig of fresh green dill

Can Rabbits Eat Dill? Benefits and Feeding Guidelines

18 May 2024

Dill is a healthy, nutritious plant that can be given to rabbits as a treat in addition to their regular diet.

A small brown and green striped garter snake slithering through tall grass and leaves, focused on catching a juicy earthworm

What Do Garter Snakes Eat? A Look at Their Predation Habits

17 May 2024

Garter snakes are small snakes that are able to and will eat mice and other small rodents, along with their usual diet.

A Dutch rabbit with distinctive black and white markings happily eating turnip tops in a lush vegetable garden

Do Rabbits Eat Turnip Greens? What You Need to Know

16 May 2024

Rabbits can eat turnip tops without any negative side effects, as long as they are given in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

A curious ferret curled up sleeping soundly in a cozy bed

Do Ferrets Sleep All Day? A Look at Their Interesting Sleep Habits

16 May 2024

Ferrets are crepuscular animals, which means they are the most active during the early morning and the late evening, however, they can adjust their sleep patterns to match their owners' schedules.