Chinchillas are adorable and cute. Chinchillas are also relatively easy to take care of. However, just like any other type of pet, Chinchillas are prone to several health problems, including respiratory issues. They are somehow, prone to choking. Choking in chinchillas is not normal. It can be a serious situation because without proper treatment, it […]
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Tapeworms on Gerbill; How It Comes?
Have you ever heard about Tapeworms? Tapeworm is one of the endoparasitic flatworms that can infect live beings, including animals like gerbils. Gerbils usually contract tapeworm parasites from ingesting contaminated food or water. However, not all types of tapeworms can infect gerbils but only two types of them which are the rat tapeworm and the […]
Do you have a pet hamster at your home? As a hamster owner, we all want to keep our little furry friend healthy all the time, right? We will try to provide them with fresh food, pellets, even some additional supplement just to keep them away from getting sick. Besides many types of illnesses in […]
Cottontail rabbit! Have you ever heard about it? Well, as you can tell from the name, Cottontail rabbits have stub tails with white underside, just like European rabbit so that is why they closely resemble each other. Technically, the cottontail is one of the Syvilagus species and the closest relative is the pygmy rabbit. Are […]
Who doesn’t love Beveren rabbits? They are one of the oldest and largest breeds of rabbits that are coated with fur. They got their names because the first one was bred in Beveren, a small town in Belgium near Antwerp. The Beveren rabbits are big sized rabbits, weighing between 8 to 12 lbs and classified […]
What Makes Degu Has Long Live to Survive?
Have you ever heard about Degu? Degu is an interesting animal. Degu is a member or the Octodontidae family of rodents and sub-order caviomorph, which is making them technically related to chinchillas and guinea pigs. However, recent studies show that they are closer to rabbits instead! Degus originated from Chile. You can easily find them […]
Have you ever heard about ‘dwarf hamster’? Dwarf hamsters are popular among hamster lovers. Just like their name, dwarf hamsters have a petite body. These tiny hamsters include many species which all of them have their own unique characteristics. One of the most popular ones is Roborvski hamsters. They are the smallest one from three […]
Winter white hamster! We all agree that this type of hamster is pretty, right? But, how much do you know about the Winter white hamster? Let’s discuss it all together in this article! All You Need to Know About Winter White Pedigree Where did Winter white hamster come from? If you are not familiar with […]
Who doesn’t love a cute chubby hamster? Hamsters tend to keep their food in their cheeks pouch, which makes them have a chubby appearance. However, it will be harder for us to tell whether our little friend is getting fat or not. Besides, hamster is one of animals who can easily gain weight if we […]
Do you know that Hedgehogs are also common as household pets? There are 16 species of hedgehogs, and one of the most common pet species is the African pygmy hedgehog. Domesticated hedgehogs have an average life expectancy of around 3 to 5 years. As we all know, hedgehogs are known for their sharp hairs called […]