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Our mission: To make small-pet care clearer, kinder, and based on real research and experience, not recycled advice.
LittleGrabbies is an independent blog made by one human and her very small, very grabby pets.
We started LittleGrabbies after running into the same problem over and over again: small-pet care advice that’s copied, oversimplified, or missing important context. When that happens, pets can end up stressed or unhealthy, even when their people are doing everything they can.
LittleGrabbies is for people who care deeply about their small pets and want to do right by them, without the guilt, fear, or guesswork.
Recent Posts
Can Hamsters Eat Blackberries? Know the Risks and Benefits
Discover the benefits and risks of feeding blackberries to hamsters. Learn about their nutritional value, how to introduce them safely, and precautions to take!
Can Hamsters Eat Apples? Nutritional Benefits, Risks, and Feeding Tips
Find out if a hamster can eat apples, as well as all of the risks and benefits of apples for hamsters.
Can Hamsters Have Grapes? Weighing the Risks and Benefits
Discover the safety concerns and potential nutritional benefits of grapes for hamsters. We'll answer the question, "Can hamsters have grapes?" once and for all!
How to Care for Baby Hamsters: Complete Guide
Did you find a squirmy, pink pile of accidental baby hamsters in your pet's enclosure? Here's what you need to do.
How to Avoid the Most Common Spring Hazards for Small Pets
With the changing seasons come new plants, temperature changes, and toxins. Here's how to avoid the top spring hazards for small pets.
Are Spring Behavioral Changes in Hamsters, Mice, and Gerbils Normal?
Discover the most common behavioral changes in hamsters, mice, and gerbils during the spring season and what you can do to ease seasonal stress.
Can Hamsters Eat Strawberries? Risks and Benefits
Discover whether or not hamsters can eat strawberries, plus the benefits and risks and feeding tips for feeding a hamster strawberry.
What’s the Average Mouse Lifespan? Pet Mice and Wild Mice
Discover the average mouse lifespan, both for pets and for wild mice. Explore a mouse's life stages so you can better care for your companion.
How to Tell How Old a Hamster Is
Find out how old your hamster is with these tips, tricks, and essential facts about hamster aging and health.
Can Gerbils and Hamsters Live Together?
Discover whether gerbils and hamsters can live together, either in the same enclosure or in the same home.
Why Did My Hamster Become a Ghost Hamster?
Did your once-social hamster suddenly disappear from sight, only to rarely emerge when you're around? Here's why this may have happened.
Do Gerbils Like to Be Held? The Truth About Affectionate Gerbils
Have you ever wondered if your gerbils like to be held? This guide will explain whether or not they enjoy it, and how to bond with your pet.