Small Animals


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Animals
Did you know? ... That the front incisor teeth of rodents continually grow throughout their lives. 
They can grow up to 5 inches a year!
Therefore making chew toys a must!

Chinchillas
Chinchillas originally are from the Andes Mountains in South America.
Did you know? ... That chinchillas can live up 20 years and can jump up to 20 inches.
Therefore investing in a proper cage to start with will save money in the long run.

Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs originally are from Central and South America.
Did you know? … That Guinea Pigs do not produce their own vitamin C.
Therefore they need to be supplied with a variety of vegetables rich in vitamin C. Carrots and bell peppers are a great choice.

Hamsters
The Golden Hamster was originally found in Syria in 1839.
Did you know? … That hamsters, like chipmunks stuff their cheek pouches full of food in order to eat in a secure place or to hide it until they are hungry again.
So be sure to have a tasty tidbit waiting for them as a yummy treat.

Rabbits
Native populations of rabbits can be found on every continent excluding Australia and Antarctica.
Did you know? … That rabbits are not rodents, they are actually lagomorphs. 
That they can be litter boxed trained.
Therefore cutting back on the maintenance of changing all of the bedding at once.

Rats
Rats most likely originally originated in Southeast Asian islands, India, central Asia, and China before the Ice Age.
Did you know? … That rats are extremely intelligent and you can train your rat to come to you when called! You can do this in a similar way that you train a dog, by offering food rewards.
Now that’s something to bark about!

Ferrets
Ferrets were likely domesticated from the European polecats over 2000 years ago.
Did you know? … That ferrets are illegal in the state of California, but over 500,000 ferrets call the Golden State their home.