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Keys to Keeping a Hamster Healthy and Happy
Hamsters are easy to keep but live only 2–3 years, so give them the best care in that time. Use the largest cage you can, house only one per cage to avoid fights and over-breeding, feed a quality mix as the staple with treats in strict moderation, keep the cage clean and dry, and provide a wheel plus occasional free roam time for exercise.
How to Bond With a Newly Arrived Hamster
A new hamster is strange to its home and easily scared, so don't rush to handle it. For the first three days keep quiet and just watch, with food and water ready. From day four, offer food from your palm to build trust and let it learn your scent and voice. After a week, try a gentle head stroke. Place the cage out of direct sun, at least 30 cm off the damp floor, in a ventilated spot away from wires and hazards.
Common Rabbit Diseases in Winter and How to Prevent Them
Cold, dry winters challenge small, fragile rabbits. To help your rabbit through the season safely, prepare ahead. Here are the diseases rabbits face in winter and how to prevent and treat them.
What to Do When a Budgerigar Bites, and How to Correct It
A budgerigar rarely bites without reason; biting usually means fear, a self-defense reaction. Once you know why, correcting it is straightforward.
What to Do When Guinea Pigs Keep Fighting
Guinea pigs are social and usually gentle, but they do fight now and then. What causes it, and how do you stop them without injury? Here are the common causes and fixes.
What Not to Do When Raising a Rabbit
Pet rabbits need care and skill; they are fragile with sensitive guts and specific temperature and humidity needs. Neglect leads to illness and death. Here are the don'ts of keeping a pet rabbit.
What to Do When Your Cat Misbehaves and Refuses to Admit It
Cats slip up sometimes, but it is maddening when they defiantly talk back and stay stubborn. Here are some methods to handle a stubborn cat.
Do Rabbits Recognize Their Owners? Signs of a Bonded Rabbit
Rabbits do recognize their owners. Less smart than dogs, they still learn and tell people apart, but being timid they need time. What are the signs, and how to bond fast?
What to Do If a Newly Bought Budgerigar Is Very Afraid of People
Budgerigars are timid and sensitive. Just home and not yet used to the new environment, they may be extra nervous, refusing food and water and scrambling or hitting the cage when someone approaches. Here is how to handle a budgie that is afraid of people.
Why Is Your Budgerigar Lethargic and Sleeping All the Time?
A budgie that is low on energy and sleeps constantly may be reacting to the weather, or it may be lacking attention or falling ill. Watch its eating and overall condition closely; if you spot abnormal symptoms, treat promptly to keep the problem from worsening.