As a proud piggie parent, it is both your duty and privilege to oversee your guinea’s nutrition and keep them healthy, happy, and well-fed. It can be quite a tough…

Rabbits are a popular house pet and with the right care and knowledge, they can live for 8-12 years. One of the reasons they are so loved as pets is…

Your first pair or group of rats are home, and now you need to make friends with them. How do you bridge the gap between species to become someone they…

Guinea pigs are oh, so easy to maintain, guaranteeing you warm, fuzzy bundles of love that don’t require constant attention. Yet, the truth is, in order to stay healthy, they…

Let me tell you a story about R, a boy in the current Horde. His previous owner bought him from a pet shop as one of a “female” pair. Unfortunately,…

Did you know that there are over 10 000 bird species in the world? And North America is a home to no less than 914 bird species! With so many…

A question I’m often asked by people researching rat ownership is how much do pet rats smell? There is no one answer – it depends partly on the sex (boys…

Guinea pigs are adorable little fluffballs with a penchant for cuddles and a whole lot of personality. On average, they can live up to 9 years, though their life expectancy…

For the last few weeks, my life has been one long session of rat introductions. 2018 brought five new rescues into my home, all lone rats who need to make…

Adorable, gentle-natured, and expert snugglers, guinea pigs are genuinely wonderful family pets. Compared to other small rodents, they tend to have a relatively long lifespan and can live until the…