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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
Learn how to care for pet rat, recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Choosing the perfect gift for family and friends can often be a challenge. Fortunately, ‘fetching’ the perfect holiday treats and toys for your pup can be just as fun as your average game of, well...
Updated on November 13th, 2025
When considering a pet ferret or whether ferrets make good pets, understanding their playful energy and common traits is vital. Learn more at petco.com.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Get you pet involved in the holiday festivities with their own stocking stuffed with a few of these pet gift ideas.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Hi! Hamsters can make great pets if they are socialized and handled gently. A standard hamster cage with a wheel, tunnels, a hide box, some soft bedding in which to burrow (like carefresh), fresh food and water are the basic needs of any pet hamster. If you want, you can add a network of tunnels to provide more exercise and enrichment opportunities. Hamsters can get sick and should only be fed hamster specific food items to decrease the chances of tooth and gastrointestinal problems. It’s also a good idea to take your new pet to the vet shortly after you get them so you have a baseline of health and have an established relationship with a vet in the event your hamster does become ill. Good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out. Marshal Farms, Totally Ferret of 8 in 1 brand probably have the best reputation and experience. But others could be fine also, read the ingredient label. Ferrets are very finicky eaters so might have to perform trial and error.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Oxbow has pellets and timothy hay in their product line. The majority of the diet should be timothy hay or similar grasses. Pellets should be limited to no more than a 1/2 cup daily. Alfalfa should not be offered after 7 months of age. Trim nails every 3-4 weeks if necessary. Your veterinarian can show you how initially. Teeth should be checked monthly. A yearly exam should include a dental exam and teeth trimming if indicated. Symptoms of overgrown teeth include decreased appetite, drooling, pawing at the mouth, swelling or discharge.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! Without pictures or examining Marshall, it is quite difficult to say what the small lump is. With his age I would suspect it is likely benign and possibly an insect bite or what we call a histiocytoma (which occur commonly in younger dogs). I would recommend having it examined by a veterinarian in order to determine exactly what it is. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available by phone or text based consultation if needed.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thank you for using Boop by Petco! Ferrets make excellent pets as they like to interact with humans and other ferrets, are naturally playful, and accept a variety of foods. However, it is important to keep their home cage clean as they have a faster intestinal transit time (meaning up to 4 bowel movements per day) and make sure that your home is “ferret-proofed” to avoid foreign body obstructions and injuries. You should also make sure that your city allows ferrets to be kept as pets, as they are illegal in certain areas. Good luck with your potential new pet!
Updated on August 12th, 2025