Pet Squirrels

How to befriend a squirrel

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Befriending a squirrel takes time and patience, but the results are quite rewarding. Follow these instructions and you, too, will have a squirrel friend (and his family) greeting you everytime you walk out the door... more »

How to House a Pet Squirrel

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Properly housing a pet squirrel is an important part of its care. Start by researching your pet squirrel's species to get an idea of what its natural habitat is like. Then, purchase a spacious cage and modify the squirrel's cage to make it ... more »

How to Play With a Pet Squirrel

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Allotting time for your pet squirrel to play and exercise is fundamental to its health and happiness in captivity. Squirrels are natural, active explorers and need at least 1 hour a day to roam free in a controlled, domestic setting. ... more »

How to Bond With a Pet Squirrel

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Bonding with your pet squirrel will help to domesticate it so that it can take a place in your household with the other animals you own. The techniques for bonding can work quickly with diligent application... more »

How to Buy a Pet Squirrel

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Squirrels can make interesting pets. However, before you purchase one, check all applicable laws to confirm that keeping and caring for a squirrel is legal in your town, county and state. Afterwards, the only thing standing between you and pet ... more »

How to Clip a Pet Squirrel's Nails

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Trimming a squirrel's nails can be frustrating. Most people give up and just take them to a veterinarian. If you are comfortable with trimming a squirrel's nails, here is how... more »

How to Give a Pet Squirrel Medication

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Pet squirrels squirm, twist, bark and may bite if you don't know how to get that horrible medication into their tummies properly. This guide walks through possible ways of trying to get your pet squirrel to take medication... more »

How to Keep a Pet Ground Squirrel

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Ground squirrels can make wonderful pets. Pet ground squirrels are inquisitive and very intelligent. Though they require a great deal of attention, they are relatively easy to domesticate and seem to enjoy being around humans. Ground squirrels ... more »

How to Raise an Orphaned Squirrel

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Before you decide a baby squirrel is an orphan, make sure the mother isn't in the area. She may be waiting for you to leave so she can rescue her baby. If you have determined that the baby squirrel needs assistance, you can nurture it and send it ... more »

How to Build an Indoor Habitat for a Pet Squirrel

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Squirrels can make wonderful pets if you adopt them at an early age. However, if you keep one in the house, you must give him his own space. Building an indoor habitat will provide him with a place to chill... more »

How to Feed a Pet Squirrel

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Feeding a pet squirrel is a small part of their care requirements but it's an important one. Ensuring that your pet squirrel is fed a nutritional diet helps keep your squirrel healthy while in captivity. Feed your pet squirrel a varied diet full ... more »

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