Tagged With Small Mammals

Close-up of a plump, golden-brown Syrian hamster carefully sniffing a single peanut on a wooden surface

Can Hamsters Eat Peanuts? Nutrition Facts and Safe Serving Tips

13 April 2024

Hamsters can have peanuts as long as they are given in moderation, but they are high in fat so they should be limited.

Detailed image of a Silkie guinea pig with long, flowing white fur chewing on an arugula leaf in a home environment with other vegetables

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Arugula? Benefits and Risks

13 April 2024

Arugula can be given to guinea pigs in moderation as a sometimes leafy green addition that offers essential nutrients.

Pot-bellied pig sniffing and inspecting a fresh pile of its own feces in a clean, well-lit barn interior

Why Do Pigs Eat Their Own Poop? A Scientific Exploration

12 April 2024

Why pigs engage in coprophagy, or the consumption of feces, and what this behavior can tell us about pig health and happiness.

A white, short-haired guinea pig contentedly grazing on a lawn surrounded by various grasses and greenery

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Grass? A Comprehensive Guide

12 April 2024

Guinea pigs can eat grass, and it is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are important to their diet.

Grey and white rabbit sitting in front of a small plate with kiwi slices, with a curious expression

Can Rabbits Have Kiwi? An In-Depth Look at This Furry Fruit

10 April 2024

Kiwi is not a fruit that is typically suggested for rabbits because of its high sugar and acidic content, however, in small amounts, it may not be harmful.

Worried owner taking a chocolate bar away from a Dutch rabbit with a guilty expression

Why Chocolate is Toxic to Rabbits? A Scientific Explanation

9 April 2024

Why chocolate is toxic to rabbits and what happens if they eat it.

Worried-looking owner gently holding the muzzle of a brown and white Lop rabbit that is attempting to bite

Why Do Rabbits Bite? Understanding and Preventing Nipping Behavior

9 April 2024

Causes of rabbit aggression, including typical reasons for aggression, and how to stop and deal with rabbit aggression.

Guinea pig with cream-colored coat sniffing curiously at an orange peel on the floor

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Orange Peels? A Look at Safe Snacks

8 April 2024

Orange peels are not safe for guinea pigs because they are hard to digest and do not offer any nutritional benefits.

A curious brown and white rabbit with large ears sniffing an assortment of mushrooms on a forest floor

Can Rabbits Have Mushrooms? A Look at Safe Options

5 April 2024

Rabbits cannot have mushrooms, as there are many varieties that are poisonous and can lead to serious sickness or death.

Close-up portrait of a smooth, velvety gray Rex rabbit enjoying a few arugula leaves

Can Rabbits Eat Arugula? A Nutritional Guide for Bunny Owners

5 April 2024

Arugula can be a healthy and safe choice for rabbits as long as it is given to them in moderation and as part of a well-rounded diet.

American guinea pig with tan fur cautiously eating the green part of a spring onion

Can Guinea Pigs Have Green Onions? The Science

3 April 2024

Guinea pigs can eat the green part of a spring onion, but the white part is not safe for them to eat due to the compounds it contains.

Brown hamster nibbling on a piece of whole wheat toast with a thin layer of peanut butter, its cheeks full

Can Hamsters Eat Peanut Butter? A Look at the Risks and Benefits

3 April 2024

Peanut butter can be a good source of nutrition for hamsters, but it is high in fat and calories so it should be given sparingly.