Rodent & Small Pet Species in general

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

"Life is full of choices, and every one is a test. I know this maze like my own shadow. I will show you how to use your clever mind to decide which choice is best. Some call me selfish, others say I'm shrewd. I don't rise to that bait. I know myself to be a survivor, and I'm not afraid to be rude! Keep your eye on the prize. Chew over your issues, and gnaw them down to size. The Lord of Success rides upon my back. Attention to small details will keep you on ...  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

I decided to write this review, because I have heard many times that parents plan to buy their kids a hamster or a gerbil. As we have owned umpteen rodents over the past twenty-odd years, I feel I have enough experience to provide some advice on which rodent makes a good pet. We presently have two dogs, a cat and a gerbil and I would definitely recommend a dog or a cat as my first choice of pet, because they live longer and are much more part of the family than a caged pet. But obviously for some people – maybe due to allergies or living in a flat, for example – cats and dogs are not a good idea. I am definitely in favour of kids being bought up in ...  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