Gerbils are pretty active animals, and chances are you’ll see your gerbil running around or chewing on something if you take a look in their tank at any given time. Gerbils do enjoy their downtime as well and you may also see them just lying down and relaxing from time to time. It’s common for …
Gerbils may seem like fairly quiet animals at first, but they’re actually quite social and vocalize with each other pretty frequently. At one point or another, you may have heard your gerbil chirping, squeaking, thumping their feet, or even chattering their teeth. You may have wondered whether these sounds indicate that your gerbil is happy …
Does your gerbil run away from you every time you approach them or when you try to hold them? Gerbils have many weird behaviors that can be confusing to us. However, there is an explanation for these behaviors and why they happen. Let’s take a look at why a gerbil will run away from you …
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Gerbils are known for being pretty energetic little animals; they love exploring, chewing on things, and just being active in general. Some gerbil owners also often see their gerbils get the zoomies. However, if it seems like one of your gerbils is perhaps a bit TOO energetic, you may be wondering if there’s another issue …
One of the recommendations for gerbil bedding is to never use shredded printed paper as gerbil bedding because of the ink on it. So is ink poisonous to gerbils? If so, what makes it poisonous? In this dedicated article, we will answer these questions and explain whether ink is poisonous to gerbils and what you …
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As a gerbil owner, you may have noticed your small pet becoming startled, jumpy, or frightened at times. This happens because of several reasons. Here we will look at some reasons your gerbil may be feeling on edge, and what you can do to help your little furry friend calm down. Let’s get into the …
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Does your gerbil constantly wake you up at night by their movement in their cage or making sounds when all you want is a good night’s sleep? In this article, we will explore what leads your gerbil to make a racket at nighttime. We will also talk about how you can lessen the noise your …
Jealousy is an emotion in humans which comes about when a person feels resentment or hostility towards another person because of something they have that they themselves don’t have. It can also be towards a person or thing that threatens a relationship or connection with another person. For human beings to experience jealousy, it requires …
Animals with fur or hair shed to some degree because of the natural life cycle of the fur or hair where the hair follicle gets old and falls off. Is this the same for gerbils? Do gerbils molt? And if so, when does it happen? In this dedicated article, we will dive into the topic …
The thought of taking your gerbil outside has crossed your mind. It is natural and thoughtful to want your pet to enjoy the outside and not be cooped up in their cage all day every day. But, can a gerbil go on walks just like dogs? Is it essential for their well-being? Should you do …
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