Is it safe to let my 3 year old cousin hold my new chinchilla?
Personally I would never let any small child handle a small animal no matter how good they are with animals or how gentle. There is always the chance that the child can drop the animal or squeeze too hard or the animal can panic and give the child a ...
Is my gerbil ok?
Because these animals are very small, even a little bit of blood loss can be a big deal. If the gerbil continues being active, it is most likelty going to be and is currently ok. Wouldn't be a bad idea to have the vet check it anyway, just to ensure ...
Should I trade in my gerbil?
All small animals (hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc..) are "hyper." They are usually constantly moving when they're out of their cage. If you are looking for an animal that won't move as much, try a cat. Also your gerbil could be nervous around yo...