by littlegrabbies | Jun 26, 2023 | Hamsters
Hamsters are well-known for their unique personalities and quirky behaviors. One of the interesting things you might observe your hamster doing is called coprophagy, or eating its poop. This might initially seem repulsive or unsanitary to us as humans, but it’s...
by littlegrabbies | Apr 29, 2023 | Hamsters, Mice
If you own mice or a hamster, or you’re considering adopting these tiny pets, you may or may not be aware of a dangerous state that mice and hamsters can enter, called torpor. Jump aheadWhat is Torpor in Mice and Hamsters?How Does Torpor Work?Is Torpor Dangerous...
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 | Oct 29, 2022 | Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Mice, More
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body turns nutrition into energy. You likely know someone who struggles with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes and know the effects it can have. Most people are well aware that diabetes causes serious, long-term health...
