It has long been recommended to not disturb a new Syrian hamster mom after she has given birth as they are notorious for being super sensitive in the nest. Some say you shouldn’t disturb them for at least a week – and that is with a good relaxed mother well known to the breeder. Others … Read more
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) and Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) are two of the most common small animals people choose as a first pet – but there are quite big differences between them with regards to how they live and what they love. This quick comparison guide should help you understand these differences and give you … Read more
Wet Tail is a very misused term in the small animal world and is often used to describe any type of diarrhoea in hamsters and other rodents. I don’t mind this actually – as it means that due to the high mortality and amazingly contagious nature of the true illness called wet tail – it … Read more
Can Gerbils Live In Traditional Hamster Cages? Well, yes and no. Gerbils and hamsters have a lot of generic things in common; they are both rodents, both fit in your hand and they are both sold in pet stores – they even both eat similar-looking food. But that is generally where the similarities end. They … Read more