If you’re thinking of buying or making a new home for your beloved Hamster or Gerbil there are a few options for you to consider and you certainly couldn’t go wrong if you purchased a Prevue 528 cage. But whichever one you choose you should always go for the best hamster or Gerbil cage that…
If you’re considering getting a gerbil, you will need a gerbil cage. A good gerbil cage will keep them safe and comfortable. And, it will let you watch him as he explores eats, sleeps, and plays. Of course, you don’t want just any gerbil cage! The best gerbil cage will be at least 20 gallons…
Yes, that teeny-tiny tidbit of information your pet store employee dropped while you’re picking out a gerbil is true. Gerbils can kill each other. But why do gerbils kill each other? In short, gerbils can kill each other because there is nowhere for the victim to escape a fight. Fights happen all the time with…
It’s pretty interesting learning about how your pets became a domesticated animal that was once only a wild animal. We’re all familiar with the idea that household dogs are domesticated wolves, but where do gerbils come from? Gerbils originated in Asia and Africa. The most popular gerbil was found in a steppe in Mongolia, was…
It can be pretty scary watching your gerbil stand on their back legs and make loud sounds when they jump. It can get scarier when the entire cage starts doing it, but you don’t understand why. Why do gerbils thump their feet? The main reason gerbils thump their feet is to warn other gerbils about…
Setting up an enclosure for a new pet is exciting! You probably already know the basics; food dish, water bottle, bedding, and shelters, but what about a wheel? Do gerbils need a wheel? Yes, gerbils need a lot of exercise, and a wheel is an easy way to get them active. It’s important to buy…
Knowing the size of a pet is a very important piece of information before you adopt a new friend. So many people buy dogs based on a size that suits their lifestyle, but what about on a smaller scale? What is the size difference between a hamster and a gerbil? Hamsters, in general, are larger…
Choosing the right pet is hard, and it becomes a harder choice when you aren’t sure what the difference is between animals. Gerbils and mice, for example, seem like they’d be the same sort of pet. Here we’ll help you decide which is the best pet, a gerbil or a mouse? It’s not an answer…
Gerbils are relatively cheap pets. Even with all of their shelters, bedding, toys, and food they are still much cheaper than a dog, cat, bird, or serpent. Well, how much do gerbils cost? Gerbils themselves cost between $5 and $40 each. The initial cost for everything you need can be anywhere from $200 to $250,…
Keeping your pet gerbils healthy and safe is the number one responsibility you have as a pet owner. Knowing what symptoms to look for is a great place to start. What are the common gerbil allergy symptoms? Gerbils have allergies just like humans. Signs of allergies can include a runny nose, coughing, and sneezing. While…
A group of hamsters is called a clan, and it’s made up of the family of a primary, mated pair! Are Gerbils Sociable With Each Other? While hamsters are notoriously territorial, gerbils are actually very sociable with one another. In fact, they are much happier in a group or pair. A solitary gerbil will be…
When owning a pet, one of the most important factors that you need to consider is how long the pet is expected to live in captivity. Some pets only have a lifespan of a few years whereas others (we’re looking at you tortoise) can even outlive the owner! As this is such an important factor…