by littlegrabbies | Nov 28, 2023 | Gerbils, Hamsters
Gerbils and hamsters are often referred to interchangeably, but they’re actually very different animals. While gerbils and hamsters are both burrowing rodents and live in similar environments, they also have very different needs as pets. So what is the difference...
by littlegrabbies | May 15, 2023 | Mice
A common question about keeping pet mice is what types of mice you can keep as pets. More specifically, people often ask if you can keep “feeder” mice as pets and if these mice are very different from the “pet” mice sold by pet stores and breeders. Jump ahead:What...
by littlegrabbies | Mar 25, 2023 | More
Classroom pets have been common in many educational settings for years. Unfortunately, the practice of keeping small pets in classrooms is typically very inhumane and detrimental to the pet’s health and well-being. It also isn’t always the best choice for the...
by littlegrabbies | Feb 16, 2023 | Hamsters
If you’ve ever considered adopting a hamster from a pet store or a rescue, you’ve almost definitely considered adopting a hybrid dwarf hamster, whether you were aware of it or not. The vast majority of Russian hamsters in captivity today are hybrids to some...
by littlegrabbies | Jan 1, 2023 | Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters
If you’re researching which small pet you want to adopt, you’re on the right track! Many people simply go to the pet store and pick out the pet that they think is the cutest. By doing your research, you’re already starting on a journey of proper small pet care that...
