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Updated on November 13th, 2025
Bringing home a new guinea pig is a fun time. Make sure you have the right items on hand with this guinea pig supplies checklist.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn some fun facts about chinchillas, available at Petco. There’s lots to learn about these fun and fascinating pets.
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
Not sure if your hamster is acting normal? Take a look at these behaviors to see what is normal for a hamster and what may be cause for concern.
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
These are 2 that come to mind: Yucca chew toy and: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TS23RW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004TS23RW&linkCode=as2&tag=bunnyproof-20&linkId=OZ2MKIMRE7JMMLEW Corn carrots: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TWM1JPM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00TWM1JPM&linkCode=as2&tag=bunnyproof-20&linkId=ZHJC44L5FPPKYCXG
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Pet Coach has a couple of great articles on guinea pig care, and I will post them below for you. I hope this helps. https://www.petcoach.co/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-new-guinea-pig/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/the-best-way-to-care-for-and-feed-your-guinea-pig/
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Congrats on your new hedgehog, and thanks for using Boop by Petco! As hedgehogs love burrowing, if you aren't providing a deep layer of bedding for her to burrow in, a small enclosure would be the next most ideal. There are many commercially available huts, sleep shacks, and bags that ST.Hedgie would love, and it will really depend on your needs and her likes. Some hedgehogs prefer the plastic, dome-type huts, and some prefer soft sacks. Cleaning will be easiest with plastic, but she may prefer a fabric house, so be prepared to appropriately clean the house of her choosing on a regular basis. Here are some options: Soft, hanging hut: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/small-animal/small-animal-sleepers-hideaways/multipet-pineapple-house-small-animal-hideaway-in-yellow Plastic castle hut: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/small-animal/small-animal-sleepers-hideaways/you-and-me-small-animal-hideaway Grassy hut: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/prod
Updated on August 12th, 2025
This could be stressful to some pets, depending on their personality. I would suspect a prey-species such as a hamster would be more affected by the constant movement/change of scenery just because they may be more alert/aware of their surroundings. Whatever pet you decide to get, you will need an appropriate travel carrier to be sure the pet doesn't get loose in your car. Or even better, if your car is large enough to move the cage between the two households this may be easier on your pets so that the actual cage itself isn't changing regularly. Covering the cage with a dark sheet can be calming for some pets during travel, so they aren't alarmed by the light/noise on the trip.
Updated on August 12th, 2025