Gerbils

For a happy gerbil, supply bedding that allows him to have fun burrowing, chewing and playing, along with a cozy place to nest. Several bedding materials make good options to keep your gerbil...

While gerbils and hamsters look quite similar, need about the same care and accommodations, and live about the same length of time (three years), they have different habits and personalities,...

When buying a pet gerbil, it is important to know the sex of the animal, especially if you intend to buy more than one. Accidentally buying one male and one female could result in unwanted gerbil...

Gerbils are susceptible to many of the same diseases and conditions as hamsters and other small mammals, including parasitic infestation and benign tumors. Middle-ear problems may be the culprit...

Making a gerbil cage is inexpensive and easy when you know what you are doing. Building one yourself allows you to personalize the cage for your gerbil. You can create spaces for the gerbil to...

Gerbils are furry, cute mammals. They are among the easiest pets to care for, and are a good first pet. You can even teach gerbils tricks!

While Gerbils are generally clean animals they still need to have their cage cleaned. With some small animals it's every week with gerbils it's every two weeks.

Part of keeping gerbils healthy includes their dietary needs and proper care for these needs. These needs are simple yet very needed to keep a healthy pet gerbil. Make sure your gerbil is happy by...

Before you buy or adopt a dwarf hamster, it is important that you have a clean, safe, and roomy cage for it to call home. With the many different types of hamster cages available in pet stores and...

Gerbil lovers and owners know that these little fun pets love to chew! It’s their natural instinct. You can end up spending a fortune on gerbil chew toys. Why not save some money and recycle an...

Gerbils are small furry animals in the rodent family. They are popular small pets because of their social nature and curiosity. Gerbils can be tamed to interact with their owners as well and enjoy...

So often a person gets a pet and then cannot decide on a name that is suitable. I would like to offer ways of how to choose a name for your gerbil.

Aquariums are the best homes for gerbils because they will chew their way out of plastic hamster homes and squeeze through barred cages. (And a loose gerbil can be easily injured or killed.)...

Here's some handy tips to remember when getting a Gerbil as someone's pet.

Most people have gerbils because they live in a place that is to small for cats and dogs, or they are looking for a pet that is cute, cuddly and low maintenance. It’s true that gerbils...

Learn how to find a healthy, well-socialized gerbil to be that perfect pocket pet.

Owning and breeding animals can be an exciting way to view the workings of nature as well as a possible business venture. When breeding animals such as gerbils, there are some steps to keep in mind.

Although many cages are sold as being good homes for gerbils, they are not. Gerbils will escape or destroy many of the plastic homes sold for them in pet stores. Gerbils also are experts at...

It’s a sad day when any pet dies, especially when the pet is your feisty and friendly gerbil. You can erect a fine memorial to your departed friend by setting up a little gravesite in your...

Gerbils are one of the most loyal and easy to care for small pets. With bursts of energetic movement, gerbils are fun for children to watch. They are also exceptionally clean animals that make...

While gerbils are generally happy and healthy just about anywhere, they are curious and require adequate care. If you just got a gerbil, are thinking about a gerbil or simply want to provide a...

Look for a punctuation mark when determining the sex of gerbils, which is important if you don't want a bunch of little gerbils running around. The exclamation and colon marks are the best way to...

If you just got a new gerbil and you are wondering what you should buy to make his or her new little home comfortable, there are a few things you should look out for and include. Some things may...

Breeding gerbils is a hobby that many people enjoy. While it's not a very good choice as a cash flow operation, if you love gerbils, you will probably have a great time breeding your gerbils and...

When you decide to get a gerbil as a pet you need to provide your new friend with a nice home. There are several options when buying a cage for a gerbil. Commercially manufactured plastic and wire...

So your trip to the pet store resulted in the purchase of an adorable gerbil. It will be necessary to train the gerbil to ensure a positive relationship between the both of you. While gerbils can...

The decision to mate gerbils should not be gone into lightly. Caring for gerbils can take a lot of time and money, and breeding should be done only under the right circumstances. Make sure you...

Deciding on gerbils as your families pets is only the first step. There are many other things to consider when purchasing gerbils. You want to make sure the choice you make is the right one...

Many people can count gerbils as among their first pets. They're small, easy to care for, absolutely adorable and fun to watch. It's also just as important to keep them well-fed and happy as it is...

Many people feel that their pets are their children. Pets range from dogs and cats to gerbils and amphibians. People now spoil their gerbils just as they do their dogs and cats. Pet stores...

Taming a gerbil sounds difficult, but doesn't have to be an insurmountable task. Here is how to hand-tame your gerbil without too much fuss.

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...