Following my review on how great rats are for pets, I am now going to advise the best diet for little ratties! I hope you can trust me with this as believe me I have researched for days as I love my rats so much and wanted them to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible! There are a few rat mix foods out there; Reggie Rat, Supa Rat, Pets At Home also do their own version. None of these mixes are suitable for the sensitive digestive systems of pet rats, I know wild rats can eat anything but that is a totally different thing! The only rat food suitable would be the Pets at home rat nuggets but only as a supplement to the ...  Read the complete review

I have long been addicted to keeping animals as pets and I've owned everything from hamsters to snakes. Small rodents and similar animals are among the best pets in my opinion...generally less trouble than a dog or cat, many of them are suitable for children and they can often be kept in apartments or flats. So without further ado, here's my review on keeping all things small and fluffy...obviously I havent kept them all but I'm going on what I've read and been told for some species. General guidelines for deciding to buy a pet and choosing a species Remember that every living animal needs adequate care for its ENTIRE life...you cant just ...  Read the complete review

Well, can any of you tell me??? There is no point. They don't do any thing for you. Dogs you can cuddle, take for walks, cats you can stroke, they sit on your lap, fish are relaxing, but hamsters???? They sleep all day, get up at night. Not only do they get up at the wrong times, but they make a racket when your trying to sleep. When you handle them they make your skin crawl, they bite, and are generally useless. They are however very good at chewing carpets when you let them out for the odd treat(instead of the ball). They are very cheap to own, but the cage takes ages to clean, and what thanks do you get?? A bite on the finger, or ...  Read the complete review

Rodents...you either love 'em or you hate 'em. If the thought of keeping rats as pets sends shudders down your spine then maybe you'd be better off not bothering to read this rest of this opinion, because it is clear you and me have totally different opinions! Ok, so, by now i'm assuming all people still reading have at least some respect to out little furry friends!? Then I shall continue! Seen as this catagory is just about small pets and rodents in general I will not go into too much detail about how to care for them. I'll write seperate opinions on them [well, you can't blame a girl for trying!] First ...  Read the complete review

As anyone who has kept small rodents will know, treating illnesses in the little mites can be extremely difficult, for two main reasons. Firstly, their size. It can be difficult to administer medications to such small creatures, let alone operate on them. The second reason is a common lack of knowledge on the part of vets on rodent illnesses and treatments. Your first step towards successfully treating illnesses in your rodent pets should be the seeking out of a suitable vet. Preferably one who is imaginative, and who is willing to experiment with possible treatments. My vet, looking back, was superb. I would give him ten out of ten for effort and ...  Read the complete review