Articles
The articles here cover a range of subjects relating to common and exotic rodents and small mammals — covering issues such as behaviour, breeding, ethics, enrichment and health.They are written by a range of pet keepers, and we are keen to showcase new articles. If you have something you’d like to write about contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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9 Practical Reasons To Own A Pet Rat!
Author: AmyPet rats are fun, easy-going and can make great pets. They are rapidly becoming more popular as younger and older pet lovers adventure beyond more common types of pets.
The Issues with the Live Feeding of Rodents and Why It Must Be Stopped
Author: Mice are Not FoodThere are many people who do not realize the number of problems that live feeding rodents to snakes
can cause.
What makes a good rescue?
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsWith the overuse of the word rescue, how do you identify who should be supported?
Getting to know my flying squirrel
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsFirst impressions of a flying squirrel as a pet.
Cooling your rodent
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsIdeas for keeping your rodents cool in hotter weather.
When to breed rodents - Ethics and Care
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsArticle covering what you should know before you breed and the moral implications when there are so many rodents in rescue.
Seasonal Pets: Why Pets aren't presents
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsFun ideas as an alternative to buying a pet for Christmas.
Rat Introductions - Myths and Legends
Author: Kat Barnes, of Scritches Rat and Rodent RescueArticle explaining Rat Introductions and behaviour.
Cohabiting different species of Mice
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsAn account of introducing a lone Zebra mouse, two multimammate mice and a male fancy mouse.
How to furnish a vivarium for an exotic rodent
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsGuide to setting up your habitat for your exotic rodent.
Before you get your pets: common reasons people rehome
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsArticle discussing the common reasons rodents are rehomed and what to consider before you commit.
Rodent Enrichment
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsIdeas for shop-bought, home-made and natural enrichment for your pet rodent.
Baytril and mycoplasma in mice
Author: Kallanarticle regarding baytril dosages and mycoplasma in Mice (UK applicable).
Why modular systems are bad for your pet
Author: Christine, of Crittery ExoticsArticle explaining why rotastak and other modular systems are generally against the best interests of your rodent.
