Pocket Pets

Mice Care


Mice can be wonderful companions for both adults and children. They are intelligent, playful, and entertaining to watch. Some can be a little skittish but can warm up to handling if tamed from a young age. They are largely nocturnal. The commonly kept pet mice have been domesticated from the wild house mice Mus musculus. […]



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Rodent (Rat and Mice) Feeding Guide


Rat and mice are omnivores, eating both plant and animal based foods. Historically, they have been fed muesli, grain and seed mix diets. This allows the rodents to pick out of the mix and is generally not recommended due to the lack of nutrition and high fat content in this diet. This can lead to […]



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Guinea Pig Health


Guinea pigs are one of my favourite pets. They are popular with kids, they do a great job of mowing the lawn and make the sweetest noises. Guinea Pig Facts: Weight: 700-1200g Sexual maturity: Males 3-4 months, Female 2-3 months Gestation: 68 days Average life span: 5-6 years Average litter size: 1-13 but usually 2-4 […]



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Rabbit and Guinea Pig Feeding Guide


Feeding Rabbits and Guinea Pigs correctly can go a long way to preventing many of the health problems these beautiful creatures are prone to getting. Unfortunately, the advice and information given by pet stores is often inadequate or even completely incorrect.  Our feeding guide can help to set you on the right path to keeping […]



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Ferrets As Pets


Ferrets make fantastic interactive pets but there are a few considerations before adding one to your household. Ferrets require a large amount of time. They should have 3 -4 hours per day of out of cage play and interaction time. Housing: They need a large multi story cage, and a spare room that can be […]



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