Prairie dogs are burrowing rodents native to the grasslands of North America. There are 5 species of prairie dog and the most commonly kept as a pet is the black tailed prairie dog. Prairie dogs require a lot of attention and have a long lifespan (8-12 years), so they are a significant commitment. Additionally, there […]
Roborovski are the smallest hamsters and the quickest. Life span is 2-3 1/2 years. Robos are 4-5 cm. long with long hind legs for speed. An aquarium is good housing for your Robo. Shredded paper or dust-free wood shavings are good beddings. Don’t use scented beddings or cat litter. Robos have good dispositions and while […]
Hamsters make good pets but they do bite. With a little TLC and correct handling, you can prevent those bites. Never startle a hamster by touching or picking up unexpectedly. Hamsters sleep during the day and don’t like to be disturbed. They are less apt to bite in the evening. Make sure your hamster’s cage […]
