Hong Kong researchers have found evidence that pet hamsters can spread Covid-19 to people, and linked the animals to human infections in the city. According to an article in the Bloomberg, the study in The Lancet provided the first documented evidence of hamster-to-human transmission of the Delta variant. Researchers from the University of Hong Kong and the city’s government found two independent cases of such transmission, after testing viral swabs and blood samples from animals collected from local pet shops.

Rabbits are quite fastidious creatures. They love to groom and will have the odd scratch. It is important to know what is normal for your rabbit, so you are able to spot potential problems quickly. Scratching more than normal, overgrooming, dandruff, or fur loss may be signs of a parasite infestation. Mites and fleas are the most common parasites affecting rabbits.

Guinea pigs make great pets because they are considered pocket-size pets with their small furry bodies. These little critters are more sensitive to small changes in their environment and diet. These are some of the more common ailments which can be bothering your pet guinea pigs. By knowing what the most common illnesses are, you can be better prepared to monitor for signs and symptoms that your guinea pig may be getting sick.

Gerbils are timid and naturally afraid, especially when they’re first introduced into your home. When gerbils are learning about their new environment, they’ll display skittish behaviors and may not seem entirely comfortable. Therefore, taming a gerbil should calm it down. Gerbils should always be trained in pairs or packs because they bond with each other. A single gerbil is likely to be stressed and nervous and therefore may be more difficult to tame.

Wet tail disease in hamsters is a serious condition that unfortunately, even when caught early and treated, most hamsters will die within 24 to 48 hours. The most common illness in hamsters, wet tail is contagious and fatal. Even if your hamster isn’t currently showing symptoms of wet tail, do learn the symptoms and find out how you can reduce the chances of your hamster being affected.

Gerbils are burrowing rodents native to Asia and Africa. Popular pet gerbil species is the Mongolian. Unlike hamsters, gerbils are a little bit shorter in length than a Syrian hamster and slimmer. They also have a long furred tail with a delightful tuft on the end, in the same length as their body.