Small mammals
Browse the library for rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs and other small companions.
Guinea pig care: companions, housing, hay and vitamin C
A practical starting guide to compatible guinea pig companions, generous floor space, constant hay and a balanced guinea-pig diet.
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Hamster care: a spacious home, burrowing, food and routine
Plan a single-hamster setup with a large floor area, deep bedding, a suitable wheel and species-specific care.
Read articleMongolian gerbil care: stable companions, deep bedding and daily checks
Plan for compatible Mongolian gerbils with a secure gerbilarium, deep tunnelling material, balanced food and gentle handling.
Read articlePet mouse care: compatible company, housing and everyday needs
A practical starting guide for domestic fancy mice, with secure housing, balanced food and careful sex-specific companionship planning.
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Pet rat care: company, housing, feeding and daily checks
A starting guide to caring for domestic pet rats, with compatible companions, roomy housing, rat-specific food and daily health checks.
Read articleA lump on your rat: veterinary assessment and treatment costs
A lump needs a diagnosis. This page no longer recommends flaxseed, yoghurt or an unsupported home-remedy success rate.
Read articleFeeding pet rats: balanced food, fresh additions and water
Use a complete rat food as the foundation; fresh foods and treats should fit within the daily allowance.
Read articleItching and mites in rats: get the cause checked
Itching and scabs have several possible causes. A vet should identify the problem and advise treatment for the individual rat.
Read articleRat housing: why a ventilated cage is the better starting point
Plan a roomy, secure cage with solid floors, useful climbing space and supervised exercise.
Read articleSneezing and noisy breathing in rats: when to contact a vet
Sneezing has several possible causes. Persistent symptoms or abnormal breathing need veterinary assessment, rather than a home-remedy cure.
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