Gerbils

What is a Gerbil?

   It is a type of rodent, similar to mice. They are bigger and their tails have more fur and the ears are smaller. It is a small mammal that is adorable and will never be ugly. They come and many different colors and breeds. They are about the size of a hamster but do not stuff their cheeks. They are not harmful unless they feel threatened. It can be very tempting to get a gerbil, but they do not make very well starter pets. For example, I myself have my very own guinea pig(check video on bottom), but it wasn't my first pet. Gerbils don't need that much time spent with them. They can live on their own, in their own world. My opinion, if you are planning to get a pet for the first time, get fish because if you get a animal you have never seen, touched, or researched, you will have a hard time.


How much time do you have?

     Although gerbils are fairly independent and can entertain themselves for extended period of time, a happy and well-adjusted gerbil is one who gets daily handling and company. Keep in mind that gerbils cages need to be cleaned every week. Gerbils are clean animals and will not tolerate dirtiness. Coming from desert animals, gerbils use water very efficiently and will only pass only a few drops of urine each day. But they can't keep that cage cleaned by themselves. You still have to do it. So think twice before getting a gerbil, or else you are going to have to put yourself through a plethora of trouble.








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        Video of my Guinea Pig, Snickerz!!

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Dogs!!!!!!

The basics of a dog

     Dogs are cute and adorable animals that always stay obedient once they are used to their habitat. They love to be played with and will be very unhappy if they are alone. You have to walk them everyday and have to be responsible for picking up after them. They will be kind of fierce with strangers because they think they are going to be harmed. The average life span for a dog is birth to 16 years. Every year in dog years is 7 years. So if you love dogs, I recommend getting a puppy. Dogs make great pets but are a plethora of work. So if your planning to get a dog, you have to be responsible, and have to spend time with it.

Fun Facts!

   Did you know if you have a dog, you have a less chance of having a heart attack? Yeah, I know how you feel. It's just a theory but is very easy to prove. Some dogs can drive. For people who unfortunately have some type of disease or mental problem, they need these kinds of dogs. Dogs have three eyelids. A puppy is born toothless, deaf, and blind. There is only one dog in the world that cannot bark, the Basenji. Eighteen muscles or more can move a dog's ear. It costs approximately $10,000 to train a certified search and rescue dog. Last but not least, there are over 400 million dogs in the world, more than enough for you to have.






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Hedgehogs!

What is a Hedgehog?

           When your thinking of a hedgehog, you are probably thinking of that cartoon creature with blue hair. Sonic... Sure he is, Sonic the Hedgehog, but that is a really bad description to what a real hedgehog is. Hedgehogs are really cute and adorable and don't cause harm like porcupines do. They love to have company around and make really great pets. They have spikes on their back, but it is only for protection. Nothing else. But I recommend that you shouldn't really lets kids from the age, birth to 10. Kids need to become mochure because hedgehogs are very cautious. Plus you need to spend time with them.

How to Handle a Hedgehog

  One of the characteristics of hedgehogs are there quills. It is pretty cool watching your hedgehog and playing with it. But how do you handle your hedgehog without getting hurt by its quills? First of all, hedgehogs quills are not as dangerous as porcupines. Believe it or not, a hedgehog's quills are quite soft unless they feel threatened. But don't think that they won't hurt you. You'll just have to get used to it. So, the first objective is to make sure that you have a hedgehog that is well socialized, as well as a hedgehog that understands that you never mean him any harm. Next, slowly and gently, pick it up by under its belly. If it rolls up into a ball, you will just have to find for a spot or just wait till it gets back to normal. Make sure the hedgehog knows your scent because they have very poor eyesight and they don't know what you look like. Later on, you will get the hang of this and will be doing it easily. 

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