Gerbils

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 […]

Even though you may want to hold your gerbil as an act of love and connection with them, there are times a gerbil may not want to be held. They either hide when you are around or squirm in your hands to get away from you when you hold them. What could be the problem?

When you observe your gerbil walking weird, the immediate thought can be that they are injured or sick.   In this case, what should you do when your gerbil starts walking strangely? And why are they really walking weird? In this article, we will talk about what could cause your gerbil to be walking weird, how

Sneezing from a gerbil can sound strange and cause concern about why it is happening and whether it will pass on its own if it is a sign of something serious, or what you can do for your gerbil. Keep reading to find out the reason your cute and cuddly friend is sneezing and what

Puberty is the stage of sexual maturity where an animal can reproduce.  It is a transition from childhood stage to adulthood where the body begins to have physical changes and matures into an adult body that is capable of reproduction. Humans go through this phase. So do gerbils go through puberty as well? In this

Gerbils are desert animals that are adapted to the environmental elements of being in the wild.  However, can you take your gerbil out on the grass to have a playful day out? If they eat the grass is it safe? In this article, we will answer all of these questions, read on to get more

Car sickness is a feeling of nausea, dizziness, or lightheadedness caused by the movement of a car, plane boat, or train when traveling.  Humans experience this as well as other animals such as dogs, horses, cats, amphibians, and fish. The question is do gerbils get car sick as well when you travel with them? If

Most animals have eyelids that protect the eyes from infection, injury, and excess light. Is this the same for gerbils? Do gerbils have eyelids? Let’s dive into this and learn whether this is a fact or not. Do Gerbils Have Eyelids? Yes, like most animals, gerbils have eyelids. A gerbil’s eyelids protect its eyes from

While gerbils lick and nibble when self-grooming, licking that becomes targeted to other things can be a sign of an underlying problem or a behavioral trait. Learning why they do this can help you better understand your gerbil. In this article, we will discuss the reasons your gerbil is likely to be licking everything. Why

If you notice that your gerbil’s eyes are irritated, swollen, red, puffy, or teary, this could be an indication that something is wrong with their health. Conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, is common in humans where the whites of the eye become pink in color due to irritation or infection. So, can gerbils