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Gerbils are social animals, and they are known for living in pairs and groups of up to twenty. Can gerbils live with other animals? Gerbils housed individually may be prone to loneliness,...

Besides being adorably cute, gerbils also come as friendly and sociable little creatures to keep you entertained. However, while many people are getting interested in owning gerbils, most don't...

Gerbils are excellent pets that love to play, run, and jump. Do gerbils sleep at night or day time? When you bring gerbils home, you will find many places to keep their cage, which makes your...

My guinea pig died, will the other be ok? I bet you are wondering what to do when one guinea pig dies? Can can guinea pigs live alone after one dies? Will the other one be ok? Will the guinea pig...

Guinea pigs make all kinds of noises, from squeaks to grunts and gnawing sounds. However, you might have heard another sound that you didn’t expect from your little pet. You can't be sure, but it...

Guinea pigs are great pets; however, most cages marketed for them are often too small, leaving them no space to roam. Having a cage that’s big enough allows your furry pet to have enough nesting...

Gerbils make excellent in-house pets for the family.  There are certain aspects of their care that you need to be wary of to ensure the health of your animal. What is poisonous to gerbils? Certain...

Owning a pet can be a breeze if you know what you are doing. Unfortunately, not many pet owners understand the type of animal they own, and that is why they either end up abandoned or sent to a...

Guinea pigs make for adorable pets. They are friendly animals and do not need specialized care, making them ideal as first pets for either you or your children. In caring for them, the most...

With so many homes with small pets, it seems very likely that there are households that have multiple types of small animals living in them.  This brings up the question of whether small animals...

Guinea pigs are among the most popular indoor pets, especially in households with children.  Healthy guinea pigs, also called cavies, can be very social and playful with their owners. They...

Did you know guinea pigs live in the wild? Many different species still live in their natural habitat, but where these guinea pigs are found is the question. Where do guinea pigs live...

For families who are looking for a pet that won’t take up too much room, gerbils have been a popular option for years. Can gerbils learn their name? Not only are they easy to maintain, but they...

If you are thinking of adopting a gerbil, you should know the pet likes to chew on things. The pets do not understand that some of the things they chew on can be dangerous.  How do I...

Guinea pigs are popular pets all around the world. In some regions, they are thought of as an indoor pet, but people in other areas tend to keep their guinea pigs in outdoor cages for some or all of...

Gerbils are popular pets in the U.S., especially among children. However, many people do not know what to feed gerbils. Can gerbils eat bird food? Let's find out! Can Gerbils Eat Bird...

Gerbils make great pets. They are curious and playful creatures, full of personality and really fun to watch. In fact, you may find yourself having to keep an eye on them! They are known to be sly...

A guinea pig is not a high maintenance animal and hence may leave you wondering how long you can leave your guinea pig alone. Dog owners know that they can’t go more than half a day or less...

Gerbils are one of our favorite sociable pocket pets. So, of course, we want to keep them happy, especially after the hours of enjoyment they bring to us. Can I give my gerbils toilet paper? Safety...

You may think something is wrong when gerbils drop poops as they move about. Do gerbils poop a lot? Are they scared or is it something to do with their digestive systems? Let's look further to...

If you, like so many others, love little furry animals, then you may have a gerbil in your home. They make great pets and, if their cage is kept clean, do not smell. Gerbils communicate using their...

When most people think of showing an animal affection, they imagine petting it. Guinea pigs are a great family pet that you would naturally want to cuddle, pet, and hold. They are easy to care...

Guinea pigs, like most domesticated animals, are a pet that is adored by many people. Unlike dogs and cats, however, guinea pigs are also the type of pet that requires moderate to the almost...

Have you seen videos of gerbils splashing around in water? Can gerbils swim?  Are they accustomed to swimming or is this something they learn from life in captive care? In this article, we'll look...

Gerbils are fascinating pocket pets that are best kept in pairs since they are social, but people who have gerbils as pets sometimes run into issues with them fighting. Can gerbils kill each...

Gerbils are some of the most popular pets in U.S. households. These pets are small and do not require a prolonged commitment.  How long do gerbils sleep? In this article, we'll discover everting...

No matter what animal you choose, you need to make sure that you can give adequate attention to your animal. Getting an animal is like getting a baby, you have to take care of the “fur...

Many new guinea pig owners question the impact wet grass will have on their furry companions. Guinea pigs love dry grass as a snack or meal, but wet grass is a different situation.  Can...

Guinea pigs are very popular pets for families. Lately though, they have been gaining in popularity on YouTube for their apparent love of water and ability to swim.  As pet owners, we are...

If you’ve ever been a pet sitter for a gerbil, you already know these fuzzy little critters will eat a ton of food for their weight. They also look cute while doing it, too. Though they’re avid...

We all know that the most common larger pets such as dogs and cats do learn their name. But does this hold true when it comes to less popular and smaller pets such as guinea pigs as well? I've...

One of the most common questions among pet owners is how long their pets will live and how they can help their pets live a long, healthy, and happy life. On average guinea pigs live 5 - 7...

Maybe you are already buying plenty of treats for your gerbils and wonder, do gerbils need hay?  Perhaps you have some friends who are giving their gerbils hay and wonder if you should do the...

So, you’ve just adopted a new Gerbil and are unsure where to begin when it comes to their food. Or, you’re just doing research to make sure you are ready for your new addition. Either way, how...

Gerbils were once a desert rodent, living in the sands of Africa and are part of the Gerbillinae family. They are social rodents we keep as pets, but can gerbils die of loneliness?  Gerbils...

When it comes to caring for certain pets, the number of pets you have can be an important factor in keeping them alive. For example, many types of fish can’t be kept alone without potentially...

As a gerbil owner, it's essential to know the signs of a healthy and happy pet. Understanding the emotions of a gerbil is different than that of a cat or dog. By knowing what signs to look for, you...

Gerbils are one of those cute, small animals that live in families around the world due to their small size. They can also be very alluring for little kids who want a pet but can’t have a larger...

Realizing if your gerbil likes you or not is not as difficult as one may think. Anything new to them at first will make them a little timid, but they have their ways to let us know how they...

If you are reading this, you enjoy life with gerbils. Do they enjoy you? Do gerbils recognize their owners? I often wonder if we're just getting in the way of their own bonding time with each other....

Gerbils are cute and social, fuzzy, and active and never seem to sleep. Can gerbils see in the dark? You can hear them in the night if their cage is in your bedroom. Let's see what they can see at...

Both guinea pigs and rabbits make cute and loveable small-sized pets, so it’s not easy to pick one over the other. In terms of care, diet and companionship, these animals are very...

Guinea pigs, or cavies, are low-maintenance pets. But they do need regular grooming to stay happy and healthy. Taking care of guinea pig nails is one important part of regular care and...

Guinea pig grooming is essential for a healthy pet and a happy household. Your little furball requires regular coat brushing, nail trimming, and other essentials, like cleaning ears, trimming hair,...

If you’ve just gotten your very first guinea pig or are looking into getting one, then congratulations. These little pets are cute, fun, and extremely social. They make great companions. But...

When possible I prefer keeping my furry little pals outdoors. Having them stay in my backyard during the summer happily breathing in the fresh air all while playing vigorously, is an excellent choice...

One of the most important wishes that I have for my guinea pigs is that they have a comfortable living environment. I'm sure you wish the same for your pets as well, am I right? Part of creating the...

Guinea pigs are known for many things. The most prominently known fact about them would be that they are socially active animals who are amazingly cute! Well, right next to it, will be the fact...

Care- the one thing that holds families and even societies together. Whether you are yet to get a guinea pig, or they are already in your family, you must know how to care for them. I am here to tell...

Guinea pig pregnancy, there is a fine line between it sounding scary and it sounding heartening. Not knowing how to care for your furry pal when she's pregnant makes the whole thing scary, while...

I don't know about you, but to me, a pet is like the family which we get to choose. So, I sure as hell must be sure of choosing the right pet, right? So, if you are certain that the pet animal you...

Given that guinea pigs are cute beyond explanation, our mind wonders about them and their functioning. If you are wondering about the exceptional sleeping patterns and habits of guinea pigs, this is...

I wish I could talk to Mr./Ms./Mrs. Guinea Pig about their housing needs. I am a realtor. Do you think they would hear me out? Of course not, they are too busy having fun. But in the meantime,...

Whichever guinea pig site you visit, I am certain that you will find the sentence of "guinea pigs are social". So it is speculated whether they like to play outdoors. Unlike other pet animals,...

Guinea pigs, just like any other pets, have some necessities that you need to satisfy. Since we are taking them away from their home, we need to try our best to mimic that natural habitat in order to...

Who doesn't love guinea pigs? Well, everyone does. I couldn't get enough of them, I could watch them all day long if I could. Unfortunately, none of us could afford to be with them 24x7. We all have...

Guinea pigs are great long-term pets. They become a part of your family once you get them. So the last thing you need is to see them suddenly pass away. Fever is not a sickness. It is a response...

Yeah sure, we all can indisputably agree that guinea pigs are cute. They are cuddly, they are awesome, they are social, and they are very friendly with us, but what's on the downside to...

Guinea pigs are getting more and more domesticized than ever recently. More and more people looking for pets are choosing guinea pigs. I guess it is safe to say that guinea pigs have now become...

Guinea pigs eat a lot. Whenever I think of a guinea pig, I imagine one of them eating or chewing something. No other picture comes to mind. So many owners are negligent to what foods they provide to...

Several prospective guinea pig owners or even the current owners wonder how to keep their pets happy. If this is you, then let me help you with it. When it comes to having any pet, the secret to...

The time I got my guinea pigs home, I had trouble making them eat. So I consulted some experts and did my own research on the internet to find out the reasons. Since I noticed many guinea pig...

Several people looking to buy guinea pigs are confused about which breed to choose. If you are one such person too, you are probably looking to choose the breed that is the friendliest. So I...

When you try to bring together two or more guinea pigs that aren't familiar with each other, it is quite a complicated process to break the ice between them and make them get along well. Many...

Some posts claim that guinea pigs are not as smart as other conventional pets. They even have created confusion among prospective owners on whether guinea pigs will interact with them well. To...

One of the most common questions that guiena pig owners ask is; how do I know if my guinea pig like me? If you are looking for signs that can tell you if your guinea pig likes you then you've come...

Even though guinea pigs are adorable animals to pet, the rumor that they die very easily are confusing a lot of people that are looking to pet them. I tried to gather a clear picture of this...

Have you ever wondered if guinea pigs can see well in the dark? Well, this is a question that I've wondered myself, so I decided to share what I found from my research on the subject. Can Guinea...

When you wish to pet a guinea pig, one of the most important things to consider is whether can you have one guinea pig to own or do you need two guinea pigs. In this article, you shall find the...

One of the most important things we guinea pig owners want to know is if our guinea pig is happy. But, how do we really know this? Well, I decided to do some research on all the guinea pig behaviors...

One question that most all soon to be guinea pig owners ask is whether or not they should get a male or a female guinea pig. I decided to research which sex that's best to get, and here’s what I...