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Explore our comprehensive Rodents category for in-depth articles, expert tips, and fascinating facts about the diverse world of rodents. From common pests like rats and mice to adorable hamsters and guinea pigs, learn about their behaviors, habitats, and how to care for them.

39 articles

Rodents July 25, 2022

10 Different Types of Rodents

Have you ever heard of the saying a squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit? They’re both rodents with their nuisance, but one can be found more in a domestic setting. It’s more interesting to discover that rodents live on every continent except Antarctica. In this article, we shall discuss the different types […]

Zainab Badmus July 27, 2024
Rodents February 12, 2022

Guide to Caring and Keeping Mice as Pets

Mice are very intelligent and inquisitive little pets to have in your life. People have been keeping mice as pets for over 1,500 years now. Like societies and shows for cats, dogs, and horse breeds, there are also mouse shows and societies for pet mouse owners. They can entertain your family with the proper care […]

Kingsley Felix July 8, 2024
Rodents February 27, 2021

750 Rat Names, Including Cute, Cool, and Famous Disney Names

So you’ve decided that adopting a rat is the right pet for you, and you’ve put everything in place to make it as comfortable as possible in your home. But there’s one bit of the process that almost every pet owner finds difficult—choosing the best rat name for your new pet. This can be a […]

Ekokotu Emmanuel Eguono June 30, 2024
Rodents February 26, 2021

300+ Popular and Unique Pig Names for Your Pet

Pigs are wonderful creatures you would want to keep as pets. But then it’s not just about having them as pets but also choosing a suitable name for them, as whatever name you choose sticks with them. To make the whole name-picking process fun and easy, here are some helpful tips to aid your selection. […]

Ekokotu Emmanuel Eguono June 30, 2024
Rodents February 17, 2021

What Are Rodent Ulcers?

Rodent ulcers are appearing in different locations on the body. Sometimes the causes are hard to find making them a medical conundrum. Rodent ulcers can be found in the mouth or on the tongue. They can be pink and inflamed looking or they can be yellow and give off puss. The cause of these ulcers […]

Kingsley Felix November 23, 2024
Rodents January 17, 2021

Guinea Pigs’ Lifespan: Everything You Need to Know

It’s quite reasonable to want to know your guinea pigs’ lifespan.  This helps pet owners understand how best to cater to their pets and, with more commitment, helps to extend their guinea pigs’ lifespan by a few more years. In most cases, it can be challenging to determine how long a pet can live, as some […]

Oluwafemi Michael June 28, 2024
Rodents January 11, 2021

170+ Guinea Pig Names for Your Pet

Guinea pigs are one of the popular options people consider when adopting a pet. These one-of-a-kind creatures are adorable, cuddly, and surprisingly loud. At first glance, domestic cavies may look alike; however, they are different in fur color, hair length, and temperament. Whether you’re looking to choose a name for your newly adopted Guinea pig […]

Ekokotu Emmanuel Eguono June 28, 2024
Rodents December 12, 2020

Beaver: Profile and Information

Beavers are regarded as large, semiaquatic rodents native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. There are two still living species in the genus Castor, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) and the North American beaver (Castor Canadensis). Beavers are known as the second-largest living rodents. They have long chisel-like incisors, stout bodies with large heads, grey or […]

Adenaya Damilola June 28, 2024
Rodents December 12, 2020

Paca: Profile and Information

A paca is a rodent that belongs to the genus Cuniculus under the family Cuniculidae. They are ground-dwelling herbivorous rodents in Central and South America. It is the only genus under the family Cuniculidae. These large rodents have stripes and dots on their sides, short ears, and tails. They are also known as royal rats or […]

Adenaya Damilola June 28, 2024
Rodents December 11, 2020

Hamster Cage: Complete Guide to Choosing a Cage for Your Hamster

There’s nothing more important than finding the right habitat for your fuzzy little buddy when you buy yourself a hamster. You can be shocked to learn that the difference between having an excited and happy new pet and having a stressed-out hamster desperate to escape may be due to the choice of habitat. We have […]

Oluwafemi Peter December 11, 2020