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Category: Gerbils

link to What To Do When One Gerbil Dies {Will Others Be Ok?}

What To Do When One Gerbil Dies {Will Others Be Ok?}

Does one of your gerbil pass away? Are you unsure about what to do when one gerbil dies? This happened to me a few years ago, Whilst its sad for us, its also sad for the gerbils left behind. In...

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link to Do Gerbils Hibernate? {Everything You Need To Know Here}

Do Gerbils Hibernate? {Everything You Need To Know Here}

Many members of the animal kingdom hibernate, particularly during winter. Gerbils exhibit similar behaviour that raises a lot of questions about going into hibernation. Do Gerbils...

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link to Why Do Pet Gerbils Smell So Bad? {How To Reduce}

Why Do Pet Gerbils Smell So Bad? {How To Reduce}

Gerbils are cute little pets, and almost everything about them is attractive and exciting. However, one of the most significant concerns of many pet lover is if the pet will develop a bad...

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link to How To Care For Baby Gerbils {An A-Z Guide}

How To Care For Baby Gerbils {An A-Z Guide}

Are your Gerbils matured and close to their breeding season? Do you wish to know how to take proper care of your baby Gerbils when they arrive? This guide will take you through the preparatory...

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link to Can Gerbils Drink Water Out Of A Bowl? {Best Way To Get Them To Drink}

Can Gerbils Drink Water Out Of A Bowl? {Best Way To Get Them To Drink}

We all want our gerbils to be as happy as possible, you might want to replicate what they have in the wild which includes drinking out of bowls. Can gerbils drink water out of a bowl?  In this...

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link to Why Is My Gerbil Wobbling? {What Does It Mean}

Why Is My Gerbil Wobbling? {What Does It Mean}

Is your gerbil shaking abnormally? Are you worried it’s a painful health condition? Here are some possible causes and emergency first aid. Why Is My Gerbil Wobbling The...

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link to Can Gerbils Eat Guinea Pig Food? {Safe For Them To Eat?}

Can Gerbils Eat Guinea Pig Food? {Safe For Them To Eat?}

The issue of feeding and feeding habits is one of the most common debates among various pet owners. Can gerbils eat guinea pig food? If Gerbils can eat Guinea pig's food is a question you...

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link to How Much Does a Gerbil Cost? (Initial + Maintenance Costs)

How Much Does a Gerbil Cost? (Initial + Maintenance Costs)

Many parents get their children Gerbils as their first pet. To them, Gerbils can teach them about responsibility and how to care for pets. These small pets are often mistaken for hamsters. However,...

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link to List of The Best Pocket Pets Based on Your Preferences & Needs

List of The Best Pocket Pets Based on Your Preferences & Needs

Which animal would you naturally go for when looking for a household pet? Most people would probably go for a fluffy dog or cute furry cat. However, there are other smaller animals that make great...

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link to Can You Put Sand in a Gerbil Cage?

Can You Put Sand in a Gerbil Cage?

The use of sand in cages is essential for well-exercised, entertained, and clean gerbils. But there are a few more things that you should always watch out for in these situations. Here is a look at...

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link to Can Gerbils Live With Other Animals? {Are Species Mixing Okay?}

Can Gerbils Live With Other Animals? {Are Species Mixing Okay?}

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,...

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link to What Happens if a Gerbil Bites You? {Can Bites be Dangerous?}

What Happens if a Gerbil Bites You? {Can Bites be Dangerous?}

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...

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link to Do Gerbils Sleep At Night {Do They Make Noises During Night?}

Do Gerbils Sleep At Night {Do They Make Noises During Night?}

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...

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link to What is Poisonous to Gerbils? {How Bad Does It Get?}

What is Poisonous to Gerbils? {How Bad Does It Get?}

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...

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link to What Animals Are Considered Pocket Pets? Complete List

What Animals Are Considered Pocket Pets? Complete List

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...

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link to Can Gerbils Eat Rabbit Food? {What Will Happen?}

Can Gerbils Eat Rabbit Food? {What Will Happen?}

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...

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link to Can Gerbils Learn Their Name? {Here’s How to Teach Them}

Can Gerbils Learn Their Name? {Here’s How to Teach Them}

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...

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link to How Do I Get My Gerbil To Stop Chewing On Plastic?

How Do I Get My Gerbil To Stop Chewing On Plastic?

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...

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link to Can Gerbils Eat Bird Food? {Can They Eat Bird Seeds?}

Can Gerbils Eat Bird Food? {Can They Eat Bird Seeds?}

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...

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link to Why Does My Gerbil Try to Escape? {How to Prevent it}

Why Does My Gerbil Try to Escape? {How to Prevent it}

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...

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link to Can I Give My Gerbils Toilet Paper? {Is it Safe?}

Can I Give My Gerbils Toilet Paper? {Is it Safe?}

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...

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link to Do Gerbils Poop a Lot? {Poop Habits 101}

Do Gerbils Poop a Lot? {Poop Habits 101}

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...

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link to Why Do Gerbils Puff Up?

Why Do Gerbils Puff Up?

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...

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link to Can Gerbils Swim? {Do Gerbils Play in Water?}

Can Gerbils Swim? {Do Gerbils Play in Water?}

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...

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link to Can Gerbils Kill Each Other? {How to Prevent Gerbils From Fighting}

Can Gerbils Kill Each Other? {How to Prevent Gerbils From Fighting}

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...

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link to How Long Do Gerbils Sleep? {Where & When}

How Long Do Gerbils Sleep? {Where & When}

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...

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link to Can You Overfeed a Gerbil?

Can You Overfeed a Gerbil?

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...

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link to Do Gerbils Need Hay? {How Much & What Kind?}

Do Gerbils Need Hay? {How Much & What Kind?}

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...

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link to How Often And How Much Should You Feed a Gerbil?

How Often And How Much Should You Feed a Gerbil?

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...

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link to Can Gerbils Die of Loneliness? {6 Ways to Keep a Lonely Gerbil Happy}

Can Gerbils Die of Loneliness? {6 Ways to Keep a Lonely Gerbil Happy}

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...

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link to Can A Gerbil Be Kept Alone? {Will They Feel Lonely?}

Can A Gerbil Be Kept Alone? {Will They Feel Lonely?}

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...

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link to How Do I Know if my Gerbil is Happy? {4 Positive Signs}

How Do I Know if my Gerbil is Happy? {4 Positive Signs}

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...

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link to Do Gerbils Like to be Held, Cuddled And Petted?

Do Gerbils Like to be Held, Cuddled And Petted?

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...

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link to How to Know if Your Gerbil Likes You?

How to Know if Your Gerbil Likes You?

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...

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link to Do Gerbils Recognize Their Owners? {Bonding With Gerbils}

Do Gerbils Recognize Their Owners? {Bonding With Gerbils}

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....

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link to Can Gerbils See In The Dark? {Do They Need Light at Night?}

Can Gerbils See In The Dark? {Do They Need Light at Night?}

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...

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