Can my rats get parasites?
Rats are sometimes affected by infestations of external parasites such as fur mites. Clinical signs of infestation include bald patches,...
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Are rats the right companion animals for me?
Owning and caring for pet rats is great fun and very rewarding, but it’s also a big responsibility and commitment... -
What company do my pet mice need?
Mice need the company of other mice and usually coexist happily together as long as they have enough space, resources,... -
What are common health problems in mice?
Dental disease Overgrown incisor teeth (particular the lower incisors) are the most common oral problem in mice as their incisors... -
Are mice the right companion animals for me?
Owning and caring for pet mice is great fun and very rewarding, but it’s also a big responsibility and commitment... -
What do I need to know about reproductive control in ferrets (including desexing)?
Some important things to know about ferrets and reproduction: A male ferret is called a ‘hob’. A female ferret is... -
How can I use environmental enrichment to provide opportunities for my ferrets to experience good welfare?
What is environmental enrichment? Environmental enrichment describes the provision of physical and social opportunities to promote ferret behaviour that is... -
How do I litter train my ferret?
Cleaning up after ferrets have been to the toilet is not necessarily one of the most fun things about owning... -
How can I keep my ferrets safe from household hazards?
Ferrets are curious and intelligent creatures. While this makes them both fun and entertaining companions, it can also lead them... -
How do I groom my ferret?
Although ferrets are generally very clean pets, they do need some assistance in grooming themselves from time to time. Grooming... -
How should I handle my ferrets?
As with all animals, ferrets should be handled gently and with kindness and patience. They should be given choice about... -
How do I socialise my ferrets with people and other ferrets?
Normal social behaviour Domesticated ferrets, unlike their wild cousins (the polecat and the weasel), are diurnal animals (active during the... -
Can my ferrets get parasites?
Internal parasites Adult ferrets are rarely affected by internal parasites such as worms, but juvenile ferrets (whose immune systems are... -
What should I feed my ferrets?
Ferret dietary needs There are two key facts to understand when you are planning a diet for your ferrets: They... -
Where should I get my ferrets?
If you have decided you would like to have ferret companions in your life, are confident you can provide for... -
Where should I keep my ferrets?
The biggest decision to make (after deciding to keep ferrets as companions) is where to keep them. This is a... -
How should I care for my ferrets?
Ferrets’ name in Latin means ‘little thief,’ a group of them is called a ‘business,’ a female is called a... -
How should I care for my goldfish?
Goldfish (Carassius auratus) are the most popular of all aquarium fish and are known for their attractive bright colours. Goldfish... -
How should I care for my Siamese fighting fish?
Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) are a very popular aquarium fish. They originate from tropical regions of Southeast Asia and, today,... -
How should I care for my tropical fish?
Tropical fish are very popular aquarium fish due to their colour and variety. They originate from many regions of the...