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Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

Expert tips on reptiles, rodents and small pets will take the mystery out of caring for these little critters, whether you’re wondering what to feed a guinea pig or where to house a pet tarantula. All creatures need tender loving care, even pet turtles, snakes, lizards and scorpions. Need to research your pet python’s health condition? Want to know how to care for a baby rabbit? Advice from eHow's pet experts can make caring for your pets a breeze.

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  • How to Bond with your Bunny

    As adorable as they are, sometimes it's hard to see eye to eye with a new pet rabbit. They are skiddish, skeptical and fresh! But with the right tips, they will warm up to you and prove themselves...

  • How to Tell If a Bunny Is Pregnant

    Rabbits are famous for being prolific breeders. A single female rabbit can give birth to 200 bunnies a year! With hundreds of pet rabbits being euthanized in shelters and languishing at rabbit...

  • How to Build a Bunny House

    Proper care of a pet bunny is not complicated, but it does demand some research. One question that many bunny owners have is how to properly house their bunny. There are bunny houses on the...

  • How to Raise Rabbits / Bunnies

    So, here you have a cute little rabbit and it was abandoned by its mother. Don’t know what to do next? No worries, raising rabbits if fun and easy to do. You just need to keep an eye on them most...

  • How to Care for Your Rabbit

    Never had a rabbit before? This article will help you choose the breed and how to care for your rabbit.

  • How to Make a Bunny Burrito

    Despite what may first come to mind, a bunny burrito is not what's for dinner. The bunny burrito is a technique used to wrap your pet rabbit in a safe cocoon for the administration of medications...

  • How to Wash Your Pet Bunny

    Pet bunnies rarely have to be bathed. Rabbits are fastidious about grooming, and with frequent brushing on your part, a bath should not be necessary unless your bunny gets into something messy....

  • How Would I Know If a Bunny Has a Urinary Infection?

    Caring for a pet rabbit is both rewarding and challenging. Knowing how to tell when your rabbit has a urinary infection takes understanding your bunny and learning about the illness. It is also...

  • How to Make a Fun Bunny Toy

    It is important that rabbits have things to play with and toss around. Bunnies, especially those in their younger years have lots of pent up energy which can be managed by giving them time to run...

  • How to give your Bunny a Check-up

    It is always important to regularly check your rabbit for signs of infection, illness, and parasites that if left untreated could cause serious health concerns. Rabbits for the most part are...

  • How to Get Rid of Bunny Allergies

    Bunnies are the name that is often used for small, domesticated rabbits. Pet rabbits can be a fun addition to any household, but their fur can be a cause of allergies for many people. If the...

  • How to Make a Soup Can Rabbit Toy

    Want to give your bunny something that he'll love? Want it to be inexpensive yet as fun as those expensive toys? This one will last long and can be made shortly after lunch or dinner!

  • Rabbit Hutch Instructions

    Rabbits make fun and loving house pets. Just like a cat or dog, they have certain needs for their care that new bunny owners must learn about. A hutch is the first essential piece of equipment...

  • Difference Between Male & Female Rabbits

    If you are considering bringing home a pet rabbit, you should find out as much about these furry, sociable creatures as you can before picking your pet. Though most domestic rabbits can be trained...

  • DIY Rabbit Toys

    Rabbits are very social and curious animals. They love to play as much as dogs or cats do. Rabbits can also become destructive and find the wrong things to chew on if they become bored. It is easy...

  • How to Treat Rabbits for Hair Balls at Home

    Like other pets, rabbits can get hair balls. These balls of hair can cause your bunny to feel badly, as well as cause some potentially serious gastric issues. Here is some advise my Veterinarian...

  • How to Care for a House Rabbit

    Most people do not understand what is entailed in caring for a house rabbit. Like cats or dogs, bunnies make loving companions but have specific needs that differ from other domestic pets.

  • How to Care for Pet Bunny Rabbits

    Most bunnies would be much happier living with another bunny. If you only have one bunny then you should consider getting another one. Bunnies are very social creatures. They like to groom each...

  • How to Breed Pet Bunnies

    Here are instructions detailing how you can breed your pet bunny rabbits.

  • How to Build a Bunny Yard

    Bunny rabbits make fun, affectionate pets. A bunny yard can be an enjoyable place for your bunnies to roam and play, while it provides a safe environment for your bunnies. Building a bunny yard...

  • How to Get Medicine Into a Rabbit Safely

    Getting any pet to take medication is difficult but with rabbits it can be frightening for both bunny and human. Here's a method that's much less stressful and can make your pet take meds...

  • How to Take Care of Your Pet Bunny

    An article on how to take care of your pet rabbit.

  • How to Make a Bunny Cage

    You have brought home your newly adopted, roly-poly bunny. You are new to world of the "house bunny" and are not ready to give your bunny free reign of your home. You also want to make sure you...

  • How to Housebreak a Bunny Rabbit

    Bunny rabbits make affectionate house pets. Housebreaking, or more acturately, litterbox training, a bunny is a very simple task. When a bunny is 5-6 weeks old, it is ready to leave its parents...

  • How to House Train a Pet Rabbit

    Rabbits are creatures of habit. They like to go to the bathroom in the same place. The trick will be finding a place that both you and your pet rabbit can agree upon. Generally, a rabbit will...

  • How to Clean Indoor Rabbit Cages

    Indoor rabbit cages need to be cleaned often. For one thing the rabbit is a clean animal and for another their urine odor is very strong. So, unless you want an angry bunny or stinky house, then...

  • How to Care For An Easter Bunny

    So you bought a cute, fluffy bunny for you kid for Easter and now you have no idea how to care for it. Well, in this article, you will learn how to care for your new family pet.

  • How to Take Care of a Pet Bunny Rabbit

    The cuteness of a bunny is hard to ignore. Rabbits may be easy to love, but they're not quite so easy to care for.

  • How to Care for an Easter Bunny

    You gave your kids a cute, fluffy bunny for Easter. Yay! Now what? Unfortunately, most Easter bunnies end up by the wayside in the street, parks and city shelters. Sadly, some are even left in...

  • How to Care for Mini Lop Rabbits

    Mini Lop rabbits make great pets. However, they require great care as well. If you don't have time to devote to proper care of a mini lop then you shouldn't get one. Mini lop rabbits have a...

  • How to Choose Pet Rabbit Hutches

    Pet rabbit hutches are a must if you're going to purchase a pet rabbit. If you've never had a pet rabbit before then you will be clueless as to what's best for your bunny and for you. I say you,...

  • How to Care for Pet Bunnies

    Bunnies make wonderful companion pets. They are loving and sociable and at the same time can occupy themselves when their owners are gone at work or at school. Caring for your pet bunny is not...

  • How to Live With a House Bunny

    Rabbits are wonderful pets and great to live with. You just need to change how you think

  • How to Rescue Wild Rabbits from Your Swimming Pool

    With modern urban sprawl and properties backing up to forest land in many areas, you are very likely to come into contact with wildlife. Sometimes, these animals need help. One morning I heard...

  • How to Keep Your Bunny From Getting Depressed

    Rabbits are cute and make great pets, but like people, they can become bored, lonely and even depressed. They are social animals and need companionship, attention and activity. Make sure your...

  • How to Give a Rabbit a Bath

    Most of the time, pet rabbits bathe themselves by licking their fur the way a cat would. Occasionally, they end up sitting in their litter boxes and getting a bit of a mess on their fur in...

  • How to Bunny Proof a House

    You can have a great time with a pet bunny, allowing it to play around the house. It's important to take precautions first before letting the bunny out of its cage, to keep your home from getting...

  • How to Tell If Your Child and a Rabbit are a Good Match

    To start with, consider the personality and age of your child. Children that are generally known to be gentle, kind and calm would do better with a rabbit as a pet than those that tend to be very...

  • How to Guide for Pet Parents to Live with an Indoor or House Rabbit

    First of all, the rule of thumb when selecting a rabbit hutch or cage is to "Buy the largest home that your budget and available space will allow". Many new wood rabbit hutches are...

  • How to Raise a House Rabbit

    I never thought about having a house rabbit until the tiny Bunny one of Ed's friends gave us one that his snake wouldn't eat! He got a tad too big for the rabbit cage and, in summer, they don't...

  • How to Entertain a Rabbit

    Fuzzy bunny rabbits are adorable little creatures with curious, fun-loving personalities. Don't mistake them for little animals who like to just sit around in their small cages. They like to be...

  • How to Keep a Pet Rabbit in the House

    Rabbits make great pets. They are quiet, they don't need shots, they don't typically bite, they can be fed inexpensively, and they live for a long time. Rabbits are great pets for kids and they...

  • How to Make Your New Bunny The Best Pet You Ever Had

    Many people choose other pets over bunnies because they think that bunnies don't bond with their owners as much as other animals. However, bunnies can out-loyalty your dog and out-personality your...

  • How to Introduce Pet Rabbits

    As with humans, the first impression your pet rabbit develops of your newest bunny is critical in determining the future success of their relationship. Properly introducing your pet rabbits to one...

  • Natural Cures for Getting Rid of Fleas on a Bunny

    Rabbits make great pets but, much like the domestic house cat, they require a lot of care and attention. Rabbits can become infested with fleas, but don't use flea collars or other products that...

  • How to care for a rabbit

    Awww! Got a new bunny? I can give you some tips about how to care for it! I have a bunny too! Caring for a bunny can be hard work! But having a new little buddy is great.

  • How to Adopt a Bunny

    Adopting a bunny is a great way to have a pet without having the higher feed and vet bill of a dog or cat. Bunnies require lots of cleanup and socialization, as well as time out of their cages to...

  • How to Groom an Angora Rabbit

    Angora rabbits make wonderful and loving pets, but are also prized for their long and soft coat. Spinners find this luxury fiber a joy to work with and angora rabbits an excellent first fiber...

  • How to Use Holistic Remedies on a Bunny

    If your bunny is seriously ill with bloat, parasites or mange, you should not hesitate to take him to the veterinarian. For lesser aliments, there are holistic remedies that will usually have your...

  • How to Prevent a Bunny From Having Accidents

    Bunnies are delightful pets that ordinarily live long, happy lives. If you’re planning to keep your bunny in the family for years to come, you’ll need a few tips to ensure its safety.

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