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 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 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 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...
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...
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 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 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,...
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...
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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