Tagged With Small Mammals

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.

A plump, brown rabbit nibbling on grass in a meadow, with a raccoon cautiously watching from the bushes in the distance

Do Raccoons Eat Rabbits? An Exploration into Their Predatory Behavior

15 May 2024

Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores and will eat rabbits if they can get their hands on them, but rabbits are not a main part of their diet.

Curious rabbit with long, upright ears intently sniffing a vibrant red zinnia flower in a lush, green garden

Can Rabbits Eat Zinnias? Exploring Floral Feeding

13 May 2024

Zinnias are poisonous to rabbits and can lead to liver disease and digestive problems. It's best to use safe options and repellents to keep your zinnias safe.

Close-up of a Dutch rabbit's head as it approaches a small bowl filled with sprigs of rosemary

Can Rabbits Eat Rosemary? Benefits and Risks Explained

11 May 2024

Rosemary is safe for rabbits to eat as long as it is given in moderation. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, but the essential oils can lead to digestive upset if it is consumed in large quantities.

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.

Curious grey and white rabbit sniffing a slice of bread on a wooden table

Can Rabbits Have Bread? A Guide to Rabbit Nutrition

10 May 2024

Bunnies should not be fed bread because it does not have the necessary fiber and can lead to digestive problems.

A large grey Flemish Giant rabbit hopping alongside a Rhode Island Red chicken in a grassy backyard setting

Can You Keep Rabbits and Chickens Together? What to Know

9 May 2024

Things to think about before you decide to house rabbits and chickens together, such as the pros and cons, housing, feeding, and how to introduce them to each other.

Owner gently petting a Burmese cat and Angora rabbit simultaneously on a couch, showcasing their relaxed and comfortable coexistence

Can Cats and Rabbits Live Together? Overcoming the Predator-Prey Relationship

7 May 2024

The potential problems and dangers of housing rabbits and cats in the same home, such as their varying care requirements and temperaments.

Alert rabbit nudging aside a pile of orange peels, with a curious but wary expression

Can Rabbits Eat Orange Peels? A Vet Weighs In on Citrus Treats

5 May 2024

Why you shouldn't feed orange peels to rabbits, including potential tummy troubles, toxicity, and the need for a well-balanced rabbit diet.

Close-up portrait of a brown and white Hampshire pig nuzzling a bundle of fresh timothy hay

Do Pigs Eat Hay? A Look at Fiber Requirements and Enrichment

5 May 2024

If pigs can live on hay exclusively, and the ways in which hay can be used to complement a healthy pig diet.

Close-up of a curious, alert Dutch rabbit with black and white markings, making a light, trilling sound

Do Rabbits Purr? Exploring a Rabbit's Unique Vocalizations

5 May 2024

What rabbit "tooth purring" is, why rabbits engage in this behavior, and how it is different from worrisome grinding behaviors.