Guinea pigs can see in the dark, but they have limited vision. However, they most likely use their other senses to get around in the dark. I’m not entirely sure whether guinea pigs can see in the dark or not; however, it seems that some rodents do have limited vision at night. Let’s see whether …
Guinea pigs can burp, and most of the time, it’s absolutely normal. You should be concerned if your guinea pig begins to burp suddenly. If it’s just once or twice, it might be because of the food they had. However, if the burping continues, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal problem. You should …
Guinea pigs can safely eat peaches. While peach is healthy, it doesn’t mean you can let your pet have a large bowl of peaches; it can negatively affect your guinea pig’s health. So, it’s best to feed peaches in moderation to avoid facing any health problems. Read to learn more about peaches and the potential …
It might sound weird, but guinea pigs do fart. It happens when they eat a certain type of food. It messes up with their digestive system; result, bloating and gas. Farting is completely normal and natural behavior and considered healthy, and there’s nothing to worry about it. But if your cavy is farting and passing …
Guinea pigs are natural swimmers, but they do not like it. Swimming could be a stressful and fearsome experience for them. In the wild, they live in underground burrows to be safe, and swimming is not something they habituate and only swim under threat or when their lives depend on it. In this article, I’ll …
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Hamsters can swim, but being in water could be a stressful experience for your hamster, which is not good for their mental health. Getting wet is not good for a hamster. Water removes the natural oil from the skin of your hamster, leaving their skin dry and itchy which will lead to rashes and other …
Hamsters do eat hay, but it’s not necessary for them, and hay would be more suitable for guinea pigs or rabbits. However, it has some nutritional value like protein, minerals, and fibers. Hamsters need a balanced diet to meet their nutritional requirement. It usually contains seeds, grains, cracked corn, and pellets, However, hay is a safe …
Guinea pigs don’t really smell bad as long as they are cleaned. But sometimes, they can have an unpleasant odor, most likely due to urine, wet bedding, poop, and uneaten food, not the guinea pig itself. They can also stink up the room if their environment is not maintained correctly; illness or being fed the …
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Hamsters can drink tap water, but it should be cleaned, drinkable, and not contaminated or unhygienic. Tap water is definitely a cheaper option for your hamsters, but sometimes tap water is polluted and not drinkable in some regions. In this case, bottled or filtered water is safe for hamsters because it goes through many filtration …
Yes, hamsters do have a tail. They usually have a short and stubby tail, mostly covered with their fur. And most hamster tail is not more than an inch long. Usually, a hamster’s tail is six times shorter than its body length, and most hamsters have only 1-inch long tail. However, not all hamsters have …
