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Learn more about your pet gerbil as it is a loving, friendly and innately curious animal.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Whether you’re picking a name for your furry friend or you’ve decided to raise two hamsters together it's important to know if your hamster is a male or female.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Do you know what to consider when shopping for the best litter box? If not, learn the importance of the size, material, and box types available for your cat.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn why exercise is essential for guinea pigs and discover fun ways to keep them active, healthy, and happy in their habitat.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn some fun facts about rabbits, available at Petco. There’s lots to learn about these fun and fascinate pets.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Do not use an aquarium tank. A suitably sized (and secure) wire cage with a solid bottom is recommended. HabiTrail and Kaytee have excellent choices for cages. Buy the largest cage you can afford and fit in the chosen space. You can use recycled paper bedding such as CareFresh or Yesterday's News. Aspen shavings or pellets are also acceptable. Do not use pine or cedar shavings as these can be irritating. A commercial diet from Kaytee or VitaKraft can be fed from a ceramic bowl. A ceramic bowl prevents gnawing and tipping. A non chewable water bottle can be hung to provide fresh water daily. Other necessary items include chew toys and an exercise wheel. Find a veterinarian experienced in treating pocket pets and have your new addition examined to confirm good health. Feed, water and exercise daily. Clean the cage weekly. These little guys require very little care and can provide lots of entertainment. Congrats and enjoy!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
This may just be their instinct to make the bedding deep so that they can burrow into the bedding at the bottom of the cage. You can try a different bedding (paper bedding such as Carefresh is the current recommendation, if that is not available then pine or aspen shavings) to see if it changes the behavior.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Those things should be safe to chew on as long as they are clean. Egg carton should not be treated with any stains or chemicals. T-shirts need to be clean, a concern would be if they chew and ingest. Popsicle sticks should be fine. Newspapers generally use non-toxic inks but can possibly stain fur if gets wet and on the fur. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
You cannot tell if he is sick by his voice, you should check his activity levels, pooping and appetite- those are the better indications. Wood pellets and other types of pellets are usually a better option than wood shavings as far as bedding goes.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Congrats on your new addition! It looks like you have everything you need. A water bottle wasn't listed, so if you don't have one be sure to pick one up at the local Petco. Rabbit safe chew toys can also be found at the store. Melo can eat as much timothy hay, oat hay or similar grasses as he wants. Do not feed him any alfalfa and limit pellets to about 1/8 cup daily. he can get a cup or two of fresh greens daily as well. If you have any additional questions, you can post them here.
Updated on August 12th, 2025