Rodents

Discover some ways to manage the Eastern Chipmunk in your yard—including squirrel baffles and mesh barriers—and prevent it from raiding bird feeders, digging up gardens and wrecking patios.

If you have a new hamster, we have 130 cute and funny hamster names for males and females alike.

From old age to wet tail, these 11 conditions can cause sudden and unexpected death in a pet hamster.

Did you recently get a pet rat? It's going to need a great name; here are more than 125 to choose from. You'll find famous rat names, funny ones, cute ones, and even ones for pairs.

Rats are social pets needing companionship, suitable cages with proper bedding, a balanced diet, and engaging play.

Need a name for a pet mouse or rat? From Bianca to Tutter, Disney has plenty of rodent characters in its canon to use as inspiration for your pet's name.

The natural history of the common hamster and whether or not they make good pets are discussed, and the truth may surprise you.

There are many commercial or store-bought hamster cage options available, with some cheaper than others. Which affordable cages are the best to work well for your hamster's health and well-being?

Yes, hamsters are cute, but there are also some downsides. Here are the five main negatives of keeping these rodents.

Can hedgehogs eat bananas? Find out whether this popular fruit is safe and healthful for a hedgehog and precautions you should take when feeding them banana.

One story is from my grandparents, and one is our personal experience from here in Houston. Also, see videos of squirrels. Laugh and enjoy it!

Why do squirrels shake their tails? It's a familiar sight, a squirrel shaking its bushy tail. But have you ever wondered why? Here are the reasons .

Can squirrels eat cooked meat? If you're curious about the eating habits of squirrels, find out whether they can and will eat cooked meat and whether it's safe for them to do so .

Will squirrels eat birds? Let's explore the intriguing relationship between these curious creatures and discover whether birds should fear squirrels.

Do you need some inspiration for naming your hedgehog? Here are 72 cute and creative hedgehog names that are sure to inspire you.

Looking for a unique name for your boy or girl hedgehog? Here are some clever ideas for your prickly new friend!

If you have reptiles, you may want to start breeding feeder rodents. Rats and mice are the most common species. Shipping costs are only getting higher each year. Save tons of money and even make some!

Did you know that black bear hamsters are reported to be more tolerant of handling than other hamsters? They also seem to handle stressful conditions better than other hamster types. Learn more about this fun hamster breed and how to care for and raise them.

What are the guidelines for the size of your hamster cage, associated research, and cage-buying options? Also, find out why Critter Trails might not be so terrible.

What you should be feeding your pet hamster, according to animal professionals and current scientific research.

Learn why your rabbit is making the noises he is. Grinding teeth is for a rabbit what purring is to a cat.

This article is full of name ideas for your pet Hamster. There are plenty of examples to inspire you to pick the perfect name!

Humans are the greatest threat to the docile capybaras, the largest rodents in the world, which are beloved by most for their gentle nature. Within hours of its birth, a capybara pup can swim proficiently.

The Columbian ground squirrel is an interesting and entertaining animal. A large population can be found in E. C. Manning Provincial Park in British Columbia.

When my hamster got a tumor, the veterinarian suggested metacam to help with pain and slow the tumor growth. Here are some helpful tips to help you administer this liquid medicine to your small animal.

Do squirrels eat duck eggs? Being as active as they are, squirrels spend a lot of time seeking food .But will they eat duck eggs?

When do black squirrels mate? If you've seen one scampering around, you might want to know more about black squirrels and their mating habits. Here what you should know.

Skunks are pesty when they come around. Keeping them away is the task at hand. Simple solutions to keeping skunks away.

Eeek, there's a mouse....

Muskrats are native to North America but have special significance for Red Indians and part of their folklore

Learn how to trap rats using the scissor spring rat trap. Rats and mice are a nuisance and they will at any one time invade your house. They are destructive and hence they must be dwelt with accordingly using all available means.

How to love and care for a Syrian hamster.

Before I got my first hamster, I just thought that they were cute furry rodents. After spending time with my first hamster, Smokey, I found out that he has a strong personality. Besides the fact that he is cute, friendly, and sweet, he likes to...

This article details essential items which you need to care for your pet Syrian hamster. We'll cover housing, feeding and hamster illnesses, among other topics.

Do you have a fear of falling into a "rat hole"? This may sound like an oddly specific fear, but one New Yorker experienced this fear when he fell into a hole in the sidewalk that was crawling with rats.

Here, we will go over the five most common types of hamsters found in pet stores: Chinese, Dwarf Campbell Russian, Dwarf Winter White Russian, Roborovski Dwarf, and Syrian.

This Hub will focus on an "integrated pest management" approach to getting rid of chipmunks from your yard and garden.

I gift you with some tips about being a rat mom/dad/other and some adorable pictures of my baby.

Chipmunks are so much fun to watch. Learn more about what they eat, where they live and other nifty facts. I've been observing them for 10 years in New Hampshire. Enjoy my photos and fun facts.

Until this year, the only time that I've had mice or rats in the house were when my daughter had pet mice and rats, and one of those times we did have one loose in the house. (Science fair project got loose.) Anyway, this year was awful, we found...

I didn't know I shouldn't catch a baby ground squirrel in the woods. He became a much loved pet, but I wouldn't do it again...

Although chipmunks are cute, they can become a real pest. Removing them humanely can be easy with this new live capture device. Here's my review of it.

The Utah prairie dog is an interesting species but there is a lot of misinformation out there about them. Here are the facts.

Ever wonder if rats make good pets? Ever wonder if they will fit into your life style. In this post we will cover if they are the right pets for you, if they make good pets for kids, and what makes them good pets. Discover how amazing these little creatures are and why you will fall in love.

In this article I will go over reason to bathe your rat, what you need to bathe your rat and good types of shampoos for your rats.

You have a hamster and it won't stop hiding. Here we will tell you why your hamster may be hiding all the time and give you some suggestions that you can use to stop the hamster from hiding. If you want your hamster to stop hiding you need to read this.

I must confess that before I started on my Hub on Australian Marsupials, I not only did not know of, but had never actually heard of the word "monotreme". Ok I hear you ask what is a "monotreme", well the short...

Squirrel, but purple. It doesn't get any better than that.