Know What’s Best for Your Small Pet
Up-to-date articles, resources, and guides for gerbils, hamsters, mice, and more.
Blog
Browse through all of our small pet articles and resources.
Care Guides
View our detailed guides for taking care of your small pet.
Find a Rescue
Locate a small pet rescue in your area for adoption or surrender.
About Us
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
Do Hamsters Need Lab Blocks? Pros and Cons
Whether or not hamsters need lab blocks as part of their diet is an often-discussed topic in the hamster community. Here's our take on it.
Why is My Hamster Eating Its Poop?
Find out whether your hamster eating its own poop is considered normal and healthy or cause for concern.
Can a Hamster Eat Peanut Butter? + Alternative Treat Ideas
Get the information you need to decide whether or not you want to feed your hamster peanut butter.
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!
Are Hamsters Nocturnal? Know Your Hamster’s Sleep Habits
Uncover the secrets of your hamster's sleeping habits, including whether or not pet hamsters are considered nocturnal.
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.
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.
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.
Gerbil vs. Hamster: Which Pet is Right for You?
Explore the differences between a gerbil vs. hamster in this guide. Discover unique traits, behaviors, and needs to make an informed choice.
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 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.