Tagged With Small Mammals

A Peruvian guinea pig with long, silky hair resting on a soft bed of timothy hay, with a few halved cherries scattered nearby

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Cherries? A Closer Look

23 March 2024

Cherries can be a safe, nutritious snack for guinea pigs as long as they are given infrequently, as they offer vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber.

Ferret owner gently bathing a reddish-brown ferret in a sink, with soap suds covering the animal

Why Do Ferrets Smell? How to Minimize Odor From These Musky Pets

23 March 2024

While you can't eliminate the smell entirely, there are ways to manage it through litter training, regular baths, a proper diet, and keeping their living space clean.

Curious rabbit sniffing at a bunch of green onions on the floor

Can Rabbits Have Green Onions? We Weigh the Benefits and Risks

23 March 2024

Hazards and advantages of giving rabbits green onions, such as potential toxicity and other vegetables that can be included in their diet for variety.

Close-up of a fluffy gray and white rabbit resting with its eyes partially open in a grassy meadow

Why Do Rabbits Sleep With Their Eyes Open? Rabbit Sleep Secrets

22 March 2024

The fact that rabbits can sleep with their eyes open is an evolutionary advantage that has helped them as a species that is often hunted.

A golden brown Syrian hamster curiously nibbling on a large green leaf of romaine lettuce in a clean glass habitat

Can Hamsters Have Lettuce? The Best Greens for Your Hamster

21 March 2024

The right kinds of lettuce that is healthy and safe for your hamster, along with portion sizes and how often you can feed it to them.

White-tailed deer looking curiously at a ripe yellow banana on the ground in a natural outdoor setting

Do Deer Eat Bananas? What to Know About Their Digestive System

21 March 2024

Deer should steer clear of bananas because of their high sugar and carb content, which can lead to stomach upset.

Grey and white rabbit with floppy ears nibbling on green hosta leaves in a garden

How To Protect Hostas: Preventing Rabbits From Eating Your Plants

20 March 2024

Rabbits are known to be fans of hostas, but there are ways to keep your garden safe from rabbit destruction.

A Siamese cat with piercing blue eyes intently watching a small grey mouse on a kitchen counter

Why Do Cats Eat Mice? A Look at Predatory Behavior

20 March 2024

Cats' natural hunting instincts cause them to hunt small animals such as mice, even though it can be harmful to them.

American Guinea Pig looking skeptically at a raw potato in an indoor setting

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Potatoes? The Risks Explained

19 March 2024

The dangers of feeding guinea pigs potatoes, such as solanine poisoning, digestive problems, and nutritional deficiencies.

Brown rabbit happily eating fresh dandelions in a sunny, grassy field

Do Rabbits Eat Dandelions? Nutritional Benefits Explored

17 March 2024

Nutritional information, serving suggestions, and potential concerns of feeding dandelions to rabbits.

Curious Silkie Guinea Pig sniffing at cubes of sweet potato on a wooden board indoors

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Sweet Potatoes? Nutritional Guidelines and Safe Feeding Practices

16 March 2024

Healthy ways to feed your guinea pig sweet potatoes, including serving size, nutritional value, and health concerns.

Joyful Abyssinian Guinea Pig nibbling on a Brussels sprout leaf in a green-grass environment

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Brussels Sprouts? Safe Feeding Practices Explained

16 March 2024

Feeding recommendations for guinea pigs and Brussels sprouts: serving size, health benefits, oxalic acid content, and a well-rounded diet.