What are common health problems in rats? Dental disease Overgrown incisor teeth (particular the lower incisors) are the most common oral problem in rats as their incisors...
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,...
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...
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 should I groom my mice? Mice are very clean and usually do a great job of grooming themselves. Washing your mouse Because of their cleanliness,...
What do I need to know about reproduction in rats? Rats mature and can breed at a young age (as early as four weeks of age), breed prolifically, and have...
What does an unhealthy mouse look like? You can learn the most about your mice through their behaviour, appearance, and body language. It’s important to continually observe...