SilverLit 83691 Tiny Furries Twin Pack, Assorted

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Rats are clean in their habits but will need their bedding changed and their cage cleaned with a pet-safe disinfectant at least once a week. Fresh hay should be provided at all times as rabbits’ digestive systems are sensitive and require a large amount of hay to eat.

And you don’t have to stop at toilet rolls! There are plenty of other materials you can use to create homemade tunnels and hidey-holes, including: We have an aisle dedicated especially to small furries. Toys, treats, bedding and food. Call in and browse. Chinchillas love to climb and the ideal cage will have different levels of wooden shelves. If you intend on expanding your chinchilla’s cage, extend its width not height as they can fall and injure themselves.Annual vaccinations against Myxomatosis and another serious disease known as Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) are essential. Unfortunately, it is very easy for rabbits to catch these diseases if not vaccinated. Many ferret owners take their ferrets for walks on small harnesses. This is much enjoyed by ferrets but you will need to be careful that he cannot wriggle out of his harness and escape. Your pet shop will be able to advise you on a suitable harness. Ferrets often use the same area as their toilet every day. This can make cleaning easier and allows them to be trained to use a litter tray.

A fresh supply of good quality hay every day is essential for the health of the digestive system and to wear teeth down. It is also good to feed your guinea pigs small amounts of fresh foods. Sprouts, broccoli, parsley, dandelions, chicory, carrots, and apple are all suitable – but do not over feed. Guinea pigs need to be provided with daily vitamin C, which can be found in broccoli, carrots and commercial feed. HousingFerrets can be kept indoors or outdoors provided the accommodation is dry, draught-free, escape-proof and out of direct sunlight. If keeping your ferrets indoors, beware of open doors and windows from which they can escape through. Rabbits are prey animals, so they’re naturally shy, quiet and usually dislike being held above ground level. Children should be encouraged to interact with them at ground level.When you first get your hamster home, leave him to settle in for 24 hours to allow him time to get used to his new surroundings. Ferrets are carnivores and require a high protein diet. All your ferret’s dietary requirements are met with one of the proprietary ferret foods now readily available in your pet shop. This is in the form a dry kibble, so fresh water will need to be available at all times. Ferrets also enjoy fresh meat but be wary of feeding raw meat in hot weather. Ferrets frequently ‘stash’ food and this can attract flies and lead to health problems. Despite being carnivores, some ferrets develop a taste for fruit and vegetables. A tiny taste may not be a problem but be very cautious; it is alien to a ferret’s digestive system. Rabbits should be at least 8 weeks old when you get them.If you’re buying new baby rabbits, feed them the same food they have been used to, alongside plenty of fresh hay and water.