Gerbils

How to Teach a Gerbil Tricks

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Many people don't realize that their gerbils can be wellsprings of talent. Whether you want to teach your gerbil to beg or become a wrestler, a tightrope walker or stuntman, your gerbil is waiting for his stint in the limelight... more »

How to Catch an Escaped Guinea Pig

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Your furry friend is no longer in his safe little home. You miss him and you're worried about him. Catching an escaped critter (Guinea pig, mouse, hamster, iguana, etc) isn't as difficult as it may seem... more »

How to Buy a Gerbil

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So you want to buy a gerbil. Gerbils are cute creatures and are fun to watch. But buying one can be confusing. There are several different things to keep in mind when buying a gerbil. Here are some tips to help the process of choosing a gerbil... more »

How to Care for a Gerbil

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Taking care of a gerbil seems like hard work, but it really isn't. A lot of gerbil care is just common sense. The rest of it is really just caring about your gerbil enough to ensure it is safe, comfortable and healthy. Keep in mind that your ... more »

How to Clean up After a Gerbil

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Gerbils are not necessarily the cleanest animals. Their cages can get very dirty and very smelly. Unfortunately, they cannot clean up after themselves. The cages must be cleaned about once a week. This doesn't have to become a dreaded chore. ... more »

How to Groom a Gerbil

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Provide a gerbil with a compatable friend and the proper housing, and you will find the pair groom each other as a key part of their social bonding. You can stick to playing and enjoying, and leave the cleaning to them... more »

How to Have Fun With a Pet Rat

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Rats are intelligent, loving and just plain cool. We’re not talking the kind who lurk in the gutter, but the domesticated ones sold at pet stores, usually for snake food. You’ll reap many rewards if you keep a pet rat. They are nicer than ... more »

How to Keep Gerbil Teeth From Getting Too Long

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To keep gerbils healthy, their teeth can't be too long or too short. You can give them things to chew on and give them diet supplements to keep their teeth healthy. If their teeth break, give them extra calcium in their diets... more »

How to Breed a Gerbil

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Even though breeding gerbils is not hard to do, it is still a very serious matter. Amateur gerbil owners or others without experience should not attempt gerbil breeding without help from a professional or a great deal of research and reading. The ... more »

How to Give a Rat a Massage

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Everyone loves a massage, even a rat. Massages can calm riled-up rodents or simply show them how much you adore them. Since it’s safer and cleaner, you may prefer to perform this loving touch procedure on a pet rat rather than one found in ... more »

How to Catch a Loose Gerbil

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A loose gerbil can be more destructive than a runaway freight train. It also makes a kid cry. This traumatic event doesn’t have to last for long, however, with the right technique. It may not be easy, but it is possible to catch a loose gerbil ... more »

How to Keep a Pet Gerbil

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A gerbil is a rodent in the subfamily Gerbillinae. About 110 species exist in 14 genera, but the Mongolian gerbil is the most common choice as a pet. The Mongolian gerbil is native to Asia and was brought to the United States in 1954 for research ... more »

How to Feed a Gerbil

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With all of the food products available for gerbils, it can be overwhelming and confusing to decide which products are best for your pet. You want to be sure that it is healthy, that your gerbil will like it and that it is not expensive. With a ... more »

How to Handle a Pet’s Funeral When Kids Are Involved

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Just like adults, children become attached to their pets. In some cases, the bond is stronger, so losing that pet can be devastating. It will probably be a child's first experience dealing with the death of a loved one. Instead of trying to ... more »

How to Know if a Gerbil is Ill

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When buying or caring for a gerbil, you need to be able to recognize signs of illness. You also need to be able to prevent illnesses and injuries. There are many ways to do this. You could take your gerbil to the veterinarian every time they ... more »

How to Know When a Gerbil Cage is Dirty

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Gerbils are small pets that end up in lots of classrooms in their cage environment. The gerbil cage can draw lots of attention when it is "dirty." Use the following as a guide to know when it's time to clean out the gerbil cage or when it is dirty... more »

How to Make a Comfortable Gerbil Home

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Just like any living thing, gerbils need to have a comfortable and suitable environment in which to live so that they can thrive. Gerbils have particular dietary and nesting needs that their owners should consider. Follow these steps to build a ... more »

How to Make a Tunnel Playground for Gerbils

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If you have gerbils, you probably already know that they love to crawl through tunnels. Of course you can go to the store and buy a bunch of plastic tunnels, but that can get expensive. Alternatively, make an inexpensive tunnel playground for ... more »

How to Play With a Gerbil

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It's fun to watch a gerbil play with its toys or with other gerbils. But it's even more fun when you play with the gerbil yourself. Building your pet's confidence and trust can take a little time, but it is well worth the effort, both for you and ... more »

How to Sell a Gerbil

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If you have a healthy gerbil for sale, you should follow these tips to get an edge on the fierce competition. You can also ensure an honest, ethical sale and, most importantly, your gerbil's health, safety and happiness with its new owner... more »

How to Talk Parents Into Getting a Gerbil

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If you want your parents to agree to get a pet gerbil, you'll have to be prepared to discuss the reasons why it will be a good idea. Before you start the conversation, be thoroughly convinced of the merits of having one of these little animals, ... more »

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