Hamster Care: How to Make Your Rodent Friend Happy

Hamsters are short tailed nocturnal small rodents originally from desert environments. There are several types seen as pets – Syrian (Golden), and the dwarf breeds Chinese (striped), Campbells’s, Winter White and Roborovski. The Syrian is the largest and most popular...

Guinea pig care: how to look after your guinea pig

Guinea Pigs are small rodents related to chinchillas and degus. They are social and active animals, and in the wild live in large colonies. Because of this they should not be kept alone – pairs or threes work well, but remember if they are different sexes then the...

Rabbit care: best tips to take care of your pet rabbit

Rabbits are a very common pet nowadays, with many being kept as litter trained house rabbits. With some work and knowledge they make really friendly fun pets, but they are not an ideal first pet for young children as they need quiet, patient handling and minimal...