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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Health

Rescue

What makes a good rescue?

What makes a good rescue?

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

With the overuse of the word rescue, how do you identify who should be supported?

Torpor in Dormice

Torpor in Dormice

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

Torpor in dormice

Getting to know my flying squirrel

Getting to know my flying squirrel

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

First impressions of a flying squirrel as a pet.

Cooling your rodent

Cooling your rodent

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

Ideas for keeping your rodents cool in hotter weather.

When to breed rodents - Ethics and Care

When to breed rodents - Ethics and Care

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

Article 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

Seasonal Pets: Why Pets aren't presents

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

Fun ideas as an alternative to buying a pet for Christmas.

Rat Introductions - Myths and Legends

Rat Introductions - Myths and Legends

_{Author: Kat Barnes, of Scritches Rat and Rodent Rescue}

Article explaining Rat Introductions and behaviour.

Cohabiting different species of Mice

Cohabiting different species of Mice

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

An account of introducing a lone Zebra mouse, two multimammate mice and a male fancy mouse.

How to furnish a vivarium for an exotic rodent

How to furnish a vivarium for an exotic rodent

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

Guide to setting up your habitat for your exotic rodent.

Before you get your pets: common reasons people rehome

Before you get your pets: common reasons people rehome

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

Article discussing the common reasons rodents are rehomed and what to consider before you commit.

Rodent Enrichment

Rodent Enrichment

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

Ideas for shop-bought, home-made and natural enrichment for your pet rodent.

Baytril and mycoplasma in mice

Baytril and mycoplasma in mice

_{Author: Kallan}

article regarding baytril dosages and mycoplasma in Mice (UK applicable).

Why modular systems are bad for your pet

Why modular systems are bad for your pet

_{Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics}

Article explaining why rotastak and other modular systems are generally against the best interests of your rodent.

Crittery Exotics - southern flying squirrel

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