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  • Bar Spacing For Mice: What Size Spacing Should My Cage Be?

    Bar Spacing For Mice: What Size Spacing Should My Cage Be?

    One of the most important aspects of a mouse cage is the spacing between the bars.  To keep your mouse secure, the bar spacing should be no more than ¼ inch. This is just enough to allow them to see and breathe freely. When the bars are placed too far apart, mice find themselves able…

  • Can Rabbits Catch Human Colds?

    Can Rabbits Catch Human Colds?

    Viruses cause colds. Scientists have recorded about 200 different types of viruses that can cause colds among people. Most of these colds are caused by rhinoviruses, which are only human contracted. This means that you cannot pass a cold to your rabbit. Can rabbits catch human colds? Well, the answer to this question is “no”.…

  • What Is Torpor In Mice?

    What Is Torpor In Mice?

    You doubtless know that some animals hibernate. Lesser-known is the ability of some animals to go into torpor. This is a ‘deep-sleep,’ much like hibernation, but short-term. What is torpor in mice? We’ll explain! Some animals will go into torpor as much as a few times today. The purpose of torpor is to allow animals…

  • Do Pet Mice Hibernate? Reasons | How | Why | Where | Pet Mouse

    Do Pet Mice Hibernate? Reasons | How | Why | Where | Pet Mouse

    Many animals hibernate: bees, bats, bears, skunks, and more. Mice are not one of them. They are energetic year-round! In fact, the activities of mice don’t change much in the wintertime at all. They still forage for food, explore, find mates, and raise young. To warm up, they return frequently to a special, warmly-made burrow. …

  • Do Rabbits Have Good Hearing? Learn The Facts!

    Do Rabbits Have Good Hearing? Learn The Facts!

    If you’ve been thinking about having a rabbit as a pet, then you should go ahead. These animals aren’t just great in the wild, but they can also be domesticated. Although they are mostly known by their most distinguishing feature, which is their ears, rabbits also have very strong hind legs. They can show different…

  • Can Hamsters Vomit? Fact vs Myth | Find out why!

    Can Hamsters Vomit? Fact vs Myth | Find out why!

    Most animals vomit in order to get a toxin or blockage out of their system. In these cases, vomiting can prove very helpful. Ejecting a poisonous food before it can fully absorb, for example. Or assisting a cat with a lodged hairball.  Can hamsters vomit? Hamsters are incapable of vomiting, unfortunately. This means the consequences…

  • Teddy Bear Hamsters | 21 Amazing Hamster Facts!

    Teddy Bear Hamsters | 21 Amazing Hamster Facts!

    Hamsters are some of the cutest animals out there, and they make lovely pets. Teddy Bear Hamsters are a long-haired, fluffy breed. They are so-named for their distinctive teddy bear-like appearance. The Teddy Bear Hamster is happy to bond with their people. They are expressive, playful, and all-around delightful fellows. They have lots of unique…

  • Best Outdoor Rabbit Hutch 2023 | TOP 7 Reviewed

    Best Outdoor Rabbit Hutch 2023 | TOP 7 Reviewed

    As a pet rabbit owner, getting one of the best outdoor rabbit hutches is essential. Unlike the indoor cage, outdoor hutches allow the rabbits to enjoy the fresh air. Many owners consider building their hutches. Though it is a good idea, considering the pre-made hutches is a better one. These hutches are a safe sleeping…

  • Portable Chicken Fence | Omlet Chicken Fence Review 2023

    Portable Chicken Fence | Omlet Chicken Fence Review 2023

    Chickens are foraging animals (and pets) and need some space to roam around outdoors. You might be an owner that is not too concerned about the condition of your backyard however, the vast majority of chicken owners will likely have pristine grass or a vegetable patch that they want to maintain.  Chickens, if left to…

  • Should Pets Be Allowed In School? – Pros And Cons For And Against

    Should Pets Be Allowed In School? – Pros And Cons For And Against

    A common debate is whether pets should be allowed in school. There are definite advocates for both sides. Some teachers say that pets teach responsibility. They also suggest that pets can help kids manage stress. While this may be true, the wellbeing of the pets concerned is not being taken into account. A classroom is…

  • Do Rabbits Have Eyelids? Strange But True Fact!

    Do Rabbits Have Eyelids? Strange But True Fact!

    I have been keeping rabbits and other small pets for many years now and I often get asked as the owner of this website some very strange questions. But this one is not only strange but actually very interesting. Not only do rabbits have eyelids, they actually have three of them. These are the top…

  • Can Rabbits Get Wet | What can happen if your bunny gets wet?

    Can Rabbits Get Wet | What can happen if your bunny gets wet?

    When I first started to keep rabbits I was told never to get him wet – Mr Nibbles, that’s his name. I was never really told why and I always thought that they could die if they do get wet. Is this true, Can rabbits get wet and will they really die if they do?…