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![How Big Do Degus Get? [Average Size & Spatial Requirements]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/How-Big-Do-Degus-Get_-Average-Size-Spatial-Requirements-.png)
Degus are undoubtedly cute. They are also known for being very social and fun to keep as pets. But how large are they and how much space do you need to keep them? Here is all you need to know. So, how big do degus get? The average degu will grow …
![What Fruit Can Mice Eat? [15 Fruits Under The Spotlight]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/What-Fruit-Can-Mice-Eat_-15-Fruits-Under-The-Spotlight.png)
Owning a pet mouse is undoubtedly great fun. But it does require some thought. Diet is one such aspect of care to consider. If you are looking to offer a treat, you may be wondering what fruits are generally safe. Below, we will be covering some of the most commonly …
![How Big Do Dumbo Rats Get? [Average Size Guide For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/How-Big-Do-Dumbo-Rats-Get_-Average-Size-Guide-For-Owners.png)
A lot goes into choosing a breed of rat, from their general temperament to their final size. For the Dumbo rat, you may be wondering how big they typically end up. Besides, you are going to want to hold them and accommodate them after all. Here is what you need …
![When Do Guinea Pigs Stop Growing? [How Big Do They Get?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/When-Do-Guinea-Pigs-Stop-Growing_-How-Big-Do-They-Get_.png)
If you’ve never owned a guinea pig before and are thinking of getting one, you may have wondered how fast they can grow and what size they can eventually reach. Or you may already own a baby guinea pig that is rapidly growing and wonder when the growth rate will …
![Do Hamsters Need A Wheel? [Is It Bad Not To Have One?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Do-Hamsters-Need-A-Wheel_-Is-It-Bad-Not-To-Have-One_.png)
If you’re in the process of getting a hamster, then you’ll need to think about their cage and all of the accessories that they will need. But what about a wheel? Are they considered necessary or can hamsters do more than okay without one? I spent some time researching to …
![Why Does My Guinea Pig Run Away From Me? [And What You Can Do]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Why-Does-My-Guinea-Pig-Run-Away-From-Me_-And-What-You-Can-Do.png)
You’ve got a new guinea pig and naturally, you are excited. You want to pet and show them affection. But, there is a problem. They keep running away! I know how this feels and it is of course something that you will soon want to overcome. In order to do …
![Can Rats Drink Milk? [What About Other Dairy Products?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Can-Rats-Drink-Milk_-What-About-Other-Dairy-Products_.png)
Milk is just such a big part of our culture. We seem to have it with everything, from cereal all the way through to coffee. But what about rats? Can they safely consume it and other dairy products too? This is what you will want to know. So, can rats …
![How Long Does Guinea Pig Dominance Last? [What To Expect?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/How-Long-Does-Guinea-Pig-Dominance-Last_-What-To-Expect_.png)
If you own a herd of guinea pigs or have recently introduced some together, you might have noticed that they do not appear to be getting along. Especially as closely as you might have initially hoped or expected. This is common and it often occurs, even if it is not …
![Why Does My Guinea Pig Lick Me? [Is This A Good Thing?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Why-Does-My-Guinea-Pig-Lick-Me_-Is-This-A-Good-Thing_.png)
If you own a pet guinea pig, then you will soon notice that they have their own set of unique behaviors. It’s not always clear exactly what they mean or why your guinea pig may even be doing them. Licking is one such example. Curious, I decided to research what …
![Can You Keep A Wild Mouse As A Pet? [Factors To Consider]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Can-You-Keep-A-Wild-Mouse-As-A-Pet_-Factors-To-Consider.png)
Wherever you live in the world, you are bound to encounter a mouse in your home or around your property at some point; it’s only inevitable. But can you take them in? Is it recommended to keep a wild mouse as a pet and is this another approach to visiting …
![Can Guinea Pigs Drink Tap Water? [Is It Safe To Provide_]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Guinea-Pigs-Drink-ap-Water_-Is-It-Safe-To-Provide_.png)
When it comes to Guinea pigs, it’s natural to have lots of questions regarding their care. More specifically, you may want to know how to keep them optimally hydrated. They require access to water at all times, but can this be in the form of tap water? Is this safe …
![Can Rats Live Alone? [Or Do Rats Need To Be In Pairs?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Rats-Live-Alone_-Or-Do-Rats-Need-To-Be-In-Pairs_.png)
Owning a rat comes with a range of considerations. One of which will be where you home them and setting up optimal living conditions. On this topic, you will likely wonder whether you can keep them alone. Do they need the company of other rats and should you be looking …
![Do Pet Mice Carry Diseases? [Can They Be Transmitted To You]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Do-Pet-Mice-Carry-Diseases_-Can-They-Be-Transmitted-To-You.png)
Owning a pet mouse can be a joyful and rewarding experience. But how safe is it to do so? It helps that mice are keen to keep themselves clean, grooming themselves multiple times throughout the day. But what about diseases? Do pet mice carry them and can they pass them …
![How Often Do Hamsters Poop? [What Owners Can Expect]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-Often-Do-Hamsters-Poop_-What-Owners-Can-Expect-.png)
If you own a pet hamster, then naturally you are going to want to know if they poop a lot. How much is normal for them to poop, what should you expect, and what will your hamster require from you in terms of cleaning? Obviously, you want to keep your …
![Can Mice Eat Bread? [Is It Safe And Should We Feed It?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Mice-Eat-Bread_-Is-It-Safe-And-Should-We-Feed-It_.png)
Serving your pet mouse the right food is crucial for their health. However, it is not always obvious as to what foods are best and which ones can be problematic and should be avoided. A lot of owners often question what is most ideal to feed as a snack. So, …
![How Many Teeth Do Hamsters Have? [And Dental Care Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-Many-Teeth-Do-Hamsters-Have_-And-Dental-Care-Guide.png)
When it comes to owning a pet hamster, there is a range of responsibilities you need to undertake to keep them healthy and pain-free. One of which is their dental care. But before you can look to properly and appropriately support the health of hamsters’ teeth, you may be wondering …
![Can Rats Eat Eggs? [Are They Safe And Beneficial To Feed?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Rats-Eat-Eggs_-Are-They-Safe-And-Beneficial-To-Feed_.png)
Rats are omnivorous, being able and doing best with a combination of both animal foods and plant matter in their diet. But what about eggs? Are these safe, healthy, and even beneficial to feed? With these questions in mind, I decided to do some research into this food and its …
![Do Rats Like Music? [Important Considerations For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Do-Rats-Like-Music_-Important-Considerations-For-Owners.png)
If you own a pet rat, then you may be interested to learn whether they like to listen to music. Can you look to play music in your home while your rats are present, and are there any benefits to playing certain types of music for them? With these questions …
![Do Hamsters Need Sunlight? [What About Other Light In The Day?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Do-Hamsters-Need-Sunlight_-What-About-Other-Light-In-The-Day_.png)
Hamster owners need to cater to all of their pet’s needs – both in terms of the care provided and the environment you home them in. Naturally, you may have some questions about how to provide the right environment for your pet hamster to thrive, including whether or not they …
![Can Guinea Pigs Vomit_ [And What This Means For An Owner]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Guinea-Pigs-Vomit_-And-What-This-Means-As-An-Owner-1.png)
Most animals will vomit as a means of getting something out of their system. There’s a lot of benefit in being able to do so; and it is usually a natural safety response. But what about Guinea Pigs; are they able to gag or throw up? Is there anything that …
![Can Mice Eat Bananas [Is This A Safe Fruit For Pet Mice?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Mice-Eat-Bananas-Is-This-A-Safe-Fruit-For-Pet-Mice_.png)
If you own a pet mouse or several mice, you may have some questions about their diet. What about fruits? More specifically, what about bananas. Is this a safe fruit to offer, will your mouse even care to eat them, and are there any benefits in doing so? With these …
![Can Ferrets See In The Dark? [Considerations For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Ferrets-See-In-The-Dark_-Considerations-For-Owners.png)
If you own a pet ferret, you may have some questions about their eyesight and how they can navigate during periods of darkness. You may have even noticed that they are active at certain times of the night. But what does this mean and is there anything that you need …
![Can Guinea Pigs Eat Cheese? [The Answer Is Very Important]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Guinea-Pigs-Eat-Cheese_-The-Answer-Is-Very-Important.png)
As a guinea pig owner, one of your primary considerations will be about what you feed them and what they can and cannot eat. But what about cheese? Can guinea pigs consume this form of dairy and is it something you should be looking to do? With the importance of …
![Do Pet Mice Smell? [Causes And What Owners Can Do]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Do-Pet-Mice-Smell_-Causes-And-What-Owners-Can-Do.png)
Mice can make great pets. They are generally considered to be low maintenance, but do require care and attention. Whilst pet mice are engaging and often sociable pets, some pet mice get some bad press for being a bit smelly. But is this reputation fair and is there any element …
![Can Rats Eat Meat? [Diet Considerations For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Rats-Eat-Meat_-Diet-Considerations-For-Owners.png)
Taking good care of your pet rat involves providing them with a safe and comfortable place to live, interacting with them and feeding them a healthy diet. But what about meat? Can owners look to feed this to their pet rats, should they and are there any benefits or dangers …
![Do Pet Mice Bite You? [What Causes This Behavior & How To Stop It]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Do-Pet-Mice-Bite-You_-What-Causes-This-Behavior-How-To-Stop-It.png)
Mice, with their tiny features, inquisitive personalities, and adorable ears make exceptionally cute pets. But as with any rodent, it’s only natural to wonder and question whether they routinely bite. Well, this is what you can expect. So, do pet mice bite you? Pet mice typically only bite when they …
![Why Does My Rat Pee On Me_ [The Causes and What To Do]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Why-Does-My-Rat-Pee-On-Me_-The-Causes-and-What-To-Do.png)
If you own a pet rat, then you’ll soon begin to learn and recognize their own unique set of ways and behaviors. But what about peeing? Why do they do this and what does it mean? I decided to do some research on the topic to find out all about …
![Do Hamsters Like Music? [All An Owner Needs To Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Do-Hamsters-Like-Music_-All-An-Owner-Needs-To-Know.png)
If you happen to own a hamster, you may wonder if they can or even should be listening to music? Is it soothing to them, or will it cause them stress and anxiety? Can you even play music in a room they are kept in? Well, here is all you …
![Do Pet Rats Smell? [All That An Owner Will Want To Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Do-Pet-Rats-Smell_-All-That-An-Owner-Will-Want-To-Know.png)
Ask any owner of a pet rat and they will immediately tell you how rewarding, hilarious and affectionate rats are. Rats have a bad reputation, there is no denying that. So, if you are thinking about getting a rat as a pet, you will likely have some additional questions. Some …
![Do Hamsters Poop A Lot? [Everything An Owner Needs To Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Do-Hamsters-Poop-A-Lot_-Everything-An-Owner-Needs-To-Know.png)
When it comes to owning a pet hamster, you are naturally going to want to know if they poop a lot. What is a normal amount, what can you expect and what is going to be required from a cleaning perspective? I decided to do some research on the topic. …
![Do Guinea Pigs Like Music? [What Owners Need To Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Do-Guinea-Pigs-Like-Music_-What-Owners-Need-To-Know.png)
Owning a pet guinea pig comes with a range of questions and considerations. But what about music? Can you put some on specifically for your cavy to listen to, or is it even okay for them to be present while you listen to a few of your own tunes? Intrigued, …
![Do Hamsters Like To Cuddle? [& If So, How To Do So Safely!]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Do-Hamsters-Like-To-Cuddle_-If-So-How-To-Do-So-Safely.png)
Hamsters, with their chubby cheeks, tiny little noses and bright eyes, are undoubtedly adorable. These enchanting little creatures make great pets for owners who are willing to take care of them properly. Although Hamsters are generally ‘low-maintenance’ pets, taking good care of your hamster requires more than just giving them …
![Why Is My Hamster Not Eating? [Causes and Things You Can Do]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Why-Is-My-Hamster-Not-Eating_-Causes-and-Things-You-Can-Do-1.png)
Isn’t it adorable when your hamster’s cheeks are full of food? There is no better feeling than watching them scurry back to their beds, pouches full. Hamsters generally have an insatiable appetite, so it can be worrying if you notice that you hamster is not eating. So, in answer to …
![Can Guinea Pigs Eat Meat? [What Owners Need To Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Can-Guinea-Pigs-Eat-Meat_-What-Owners-Need-To-Know.png)
If you own a guinea pig, then you will likely have many questions about their diet. But what about meat? Is this safe to provide and for them to consume, are there any benefits or is it off the table? I decided to conduct some research. I would like to …
![Why Is My Guinea Pig Biting Me? [And What You Can Do About It]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Why-Is-My-Guinea-Pig-Biting-Me_-And-What-You-Can-Do-About-It.png)
When owning a pet guinea pig, one of those unfortunate events that may occur is biting. Whether it is intentional or not, it can hurt. There is usually a reason behind it and of course, we do not want this behavior to continue; especially if it has just started to …
![Do Guinea Pigs Get Cold? [A Practical Guide For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Do-Guinea-Pigs-Get-Cold_-A-Practical-Guide-For-Owners.png)
If you are an owner of a guinea pig, then one of your primary responsibilities is in keeping them safe and comfortable. But what about temperature? Can it get too cold for a guinea pig and if so what needs to be considered and what can an owner do? Requiring …