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18Oct

Playing with your Guinea Pig

Guinea pigs are curious, playful creatures, who love exploring and spending time with their favourite humans. Daily simulation and interaction, but when done correctly, can provide a lot of fun and enjoyment for the whole family. By interacting and playing with them, it can really help build your bond and bring you closer to your beloved piggie. In this blog post, we’ll talk about some of the best games to play with your guinea pig, what toys we recommend, and tips...

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18Oct

Why Does My Hamster Sleep All Day?

If you’ve recently brought home a new pet hamster, you might be wondering why he’s asleep all day. Hamsters require around 6-8 hours of sleep, and can often be achieved with multiple sleep cycles. Hamsters are nocturnal creatures, which means they will sleep during the day and be awake at night. In this blog post, we’ll answer from frequently asked questions about your sleeping hamster. What is a Normal Awake Time for Hamsters? Hamsters are most active at dawn and dusk. It is...

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15Oct

Why Rabbits Need to Chew

Chewing is a natural, enjoyable, and important behaviour for rabbits. Chewing can help your rabbit maintain good oral hygiene, keep his continuously growing teeth healthy and strong, and can act as a means of entertainment and prevent boredom. Chewing can be a nuisance for pet owners when their rabbits decides to chew anything and everything in sight. Leaving your rabbit up to his own devices to find something to chew on can lead to dangerous consequences, both for you and for...

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15Oct

The Top 5 Best Hamster Toys

Hamsters are naturally playful, active and inquisitive, so it is important to provide toys that will help to stimulate this natural behaviour. They require plenty of stimulation and entertainment in order to be happy, as well as an outlet for their chewing and gnawing desires. Choosing the perfect toys for your little pet can be overwhelming as there are so many options to choose from, and if you’re new to the hamster-parenting world, you may not know where to start. Take...

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14Oct

Choosing a Hamster Habitat

Hamsters make wonderful pets, as they are small, cute, easy to care for and love to play. Providing the right habitat and home for your hamster is important if you want them to live a happy, healthy, and stress-free life. Different breeds of hamster may have different ideal homes, such as Syrian hamsters who are larger than Dwarf hamsters and will therefore require more space. In this blog post, we will talk about how to choose a cage for your hamster,...

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14Oct

The Best Toys for your Guinea Pig

Guinea pigs are active creatures, who like to explore, sniff around, and play. Providing your guinea pig with plenty of toys and accessories will not only keep boredom at bay, but help with your piggies’ mental stimulation and overall happiness. No matter what type of guinea pig you have, they will certainly love the opportunity to interact with and play with some toys! Balls, tunnels, ladders, you name it-we’ve compiled a list of our top 7 best guinea pig toys to...

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14Oct

8 Reasons Why Rabbits Make Great Pets

Rabbits are one of the most adorable pets you could own; their floppy ears, their cute little eyes, and their soft, cuddle-worthy fur, make them an ideal pet for all families. They are Ireland’s third most popular pet behind cats and dogs, and it’s not difficult to see why! We’ve compiled our top 8 reasons why you should consider adopting a rabbit and why they make such wonderful fur babies! 1. They Are Quiet Live in an apartment or quiet neighbourhood and don’t...

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13Oct

Keeping Your Guinea Pig Warm This Winter

Every small pet has certain needs when it comes to ideal body temperature, and guinea pigs are no exception. If your guinea pigs are usually housed outside, it may be a good idea to bring them indoors so they can stay warm and dry, but there are ways to winter-proof their hutch and provide a warm and cosy home for them. Read below our top ways for keeping your guinea pig warm this winter and how to beat the cold to...

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12Oct

The Best Rabbit Toys

Providing your rabbit with appropriate toys to play with is more important than you think. It helps with mental stimulation, prevents boredom, keeps them fit and healthy and most importantly, happy. There a wide range of rabbit toys to choose from your floppy eared friend. In this blog post, we will highlight how to choose a toy, our top toys for your rabbit, and tips for playing with your bunny. How to Choose a Toy For Your Rabbit 1. Appeal To Chewing Urges Rabbits...

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12Oct

Playing with your Hamster

Playing with your hamster isn’t exactly the same as playing with a cat or dog, but when done correctly, can provide a lot of fun and enjoyment for the whole family. Hamsters are curious creatures who love to explore, and by interacting and playing with them, it can really help build your bond. In this blog post, we’ll talk about some of the best games to play with your hamster, what toys we recommend, and tips for playtime. Games To Play With...

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