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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Contrary to its disgusting nature, it is normal behaviour for rabbits to eat their poop. Rabbits eat their own poop and digest it a second...

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...

Guinea pigs make popular pets because they are adorable, have charming personalities and does not require a lot of space. Unlike hamsters, they are also far less...

Cuddly and comical, guinea pigs are tail-less rodents with long, short, or sometimes wild hair that ranges in color. Guinea pigs love to vocalize with...

Treating sick hamsters is easy if you can detect early signs and symptoms of an illness or injury. Hamsters are generally hardy animals. However, due...

Recognise these popular hamster breeds at a glance and what makes them so special. Small and pocket-size, hamsters make popular pets. And to top that,...

Chinchillas are the domesticated descendant of a rodent native to South America. Like rabbits, they have short forelimbs and long, muscular hind legs, but their...

Rabbits are prey creatures and therefore tend to hide signs of illness meaning diagnosis can be tricky. Their health can also deteriorate very quickly if...

Caring for hamsters is easy which makes them popular pets. Hamsters are small rodents with short tails, stubby legs and small ears. However, they will...