Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

Hermit crabs are among the most popular pets in the world for young children. Harmless, inexpensive and easy to care for, these little animals are ideal pets for inexperienced beginners. Not...

Considering a pet rabbit? This article will teach you how simple it is to litter-box train your new bunny.

Hamsters are extremely prolific and fertile at a very young age. Provide plenty of bedding, water and food to make sure the mother has everything she needs to carry the babies to term.

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...

Every shelter and rescue needs foster families for those babies that are turned in, with or without their Mama. Babies take time and space from shelters, who are not equipped to house babies long...

Rabbits can be a furry alternative to dogs or cats if you lack space or time for those more traditional pets. A rabbit requires hay, water, vegetables and some free time to exercise outside his...

Rabbits are popular pets, and with proper care, these animals often live 10 to 15 years. Before sharing your home with a rabbit, understand the health considerations so you can provide for a...

I am an rabbit rescuer, whose focus is on education. rescuing and caring for rabbits, who are abandoned, neglected, due to be euthanized or cast aside due to perceived faults or medical...

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.

House rabbits need space to run, dance and be merry. I have found that the best way to contain a house rabbit is by using an x-pen. This allows the rabbit space to run while you are gone and...

Rabbits are easily box trained, when the box is set up for them and with them in mind. While using a box does not come naturally to rabbits, going to the bathroom in the same spot does, therefore...

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...

So you have decided to get a rabbit for your family pet. Rabbits are very intelligent, very affectionate animals. They are simple to care for, and make a wonderful addition to your family. But,...

Having a house rabbit as a pet is definitely enjoyable, especially when he or she uses the litterbox consistently. Here is a great way to reach the point where you don't have to worry about your...

Wild hamsters mostly live in dry climates, sleep in underground burrows and are most active in the evening hours. When creating an indoor hamster habitat, keep these conditions in mind and...

Domestic rabbits are a popular pet that are easy to care for and generally quiet and docile. While they don't bury their waste like cats, they're quite easy to litter train because of their...

Skunks are an uncommon pet, but unlike most wild animals, they adapt well to life indoors and behave as domestically as most household pets. They are intelligent, social animals who, with proper...

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...

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...

Think litter training is only for cats? Well guess again! With a little patience, your rabbit can be housebroken as well.

Some rabbits can never be litter trained and need to be kept outside in a hutch. Litter train rabbits with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.

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.

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.

Chinchillas are small rodents from the Andes region of South America. Although most chinchillas are raised for the fur industry as their soft pelts are valuable, the use of chinchillas as pets has...

Perhaps it will come to you as a surprise, but hamsters can be potty trained. When I was considering getting a dwarf hamster as a pet, I was worried that it would be impossible to keep my...

If you are planning on getting a rabbit anytime soon, you will need to spend some time looking at rabbit cages in order to provide your pet with a comfortable, safe home. There are many different...

Accepting a new family member into a home, especially one as small as a rabbit, can create many new chores, but cleaning up its leavings should not be part of that process. Rabbits can be trained...

Rabbits are becoming more popular as pets. They are intelligent, can be litter trained and do not require walks. However, more does not mean better when it comes to rabbits. They have an average...

Going Green is a popular battle cry this year in many industries. Many business' are working to become "more green", and many consumers are looking at their everyday lives, and trying to...

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...

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...

If you are thinking about getting a pet skunk, weigh the idea carefully before making a purchase. Research skunks and skunk care. See if there are any pet skunk clubs in your area. Find a...

Although rabbits are not too fond of traveling, there may come a time when they have to. For instance, if you’re moving—Fluffy will have to as well. Here are some ways to make your rabbit’s road...

Hamsters can make wonderful pets. The hamster is a fun creature to watch. Hamsters can be tamed quite easily. The hamster is also a very prolific breeder. Mating pairs of hamsters can produce a...

Many households like the idea of having a rabbit for a pet instead of the more traditional cat or dog, simply because rabbits are clean and can be kept in a cage. Another perk to having a house...

Pet rabbits come in every shape, size and color. Lop-eared bunnies have long ears that hang down the sides of their heads. Lion-head bunnies have puffy hair on the head and neck with very short...

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...

When you hear the word litter-box, you automatically think of a cat. Cats are not the only cute, fuzzy critter that can be trained to use one. This article will explain how to train your rabbit to...

Rabbits are sensitive creatures that require a large living space, high quality food and gentle care. Unfortunately, many people buy fuzzy bunnies without considering the needs of their future...

Bunnies make great pets for older children and adults. In addition to being gentle, quiet and sweet, they are also extremely clean by nature, and they are known to groom themselves as much or more...

Bunny rabbits can make sweet, loving pets. They can also be litter (potty) trained! This article will tell you everything you need to know about litterbox training for rabbits.

How to train a pet bunny rabbit to use a litterbox - free video.

Keeping a rabbit is hard work, and must be taken serius! Rabbits have special needs, and must get what they want to live!

Sick of your rabbit kicking bedding all over? Are they making a mess out of the floor around their cage? No worries! Train your rabbit to use a litter box and cleanup will be easy and contained!

There are many important factors to consider when deciding to purchase a baby iguana. Setting up a proper cage is one of them. Iguanas need many things such as heat and light. If a cage is not set...

For a few hundred years now, people tend to consider skunks as pests. Only recently have people started to bring them into their homes as pets. De-scented they can make good pets, and breeding...

Although rabbits may look adorable, you'll find that they're not as easy to care for as you may think. You'll have to spend a lot of time caring for your rabbit in order to ensure the animal lives...

Chinchillas are great pets but they do need to be confined when not under supervision. A chinchilla cage needs to be large—about 3 feet high and at least 2 X 3 feet (6 square feet) in area....

A hamster's habitat must be secure, safe, and enjoyable for your pet. To make it as close to his natural habitat as possible, you will need to give him a good sized cage, plenty of bedding, and...

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...