Hamsters, as delightful little creatures with unique dietary needs, thrive on a balanced diet that ensures their optimal health and longevity. Sprays, particularly seed sprays like millet, play a significant role in meeting these nutritional needs. Although often seen as supplementary food, these sprays provide hamsters with an engaging and nourishing snack, promoting their natural … Read more
Considering that hamsters are such small animals, they create a lot of mess. If they are not digging or shredding the contents of their cage in order to make a comfy bed, then they are foraging for food, or most often not, expelling it out the other end. But have you ever wonder ‘why does … Read more
Hamsters are one of the most affordable pets you can own, but the sticker price at the pet store is just the beginning. A hamster itself typically costs between $5 and $30 depending on the breed and where you buy it. Syrian hamsters (the big, fluffy ones) tend to be on the cheaper end, while … Read more
Moms will always and forever be the center of our collective universe, but great dads don’t always get the same level of appreciation. Dads are supposed to be tough and strong patriarchal leaders of the family. Dad teaches you how to throw a football or change the tire on your car. When you fall, he … Read more
Traveling in the car is stressful for rabbits. The car vibrations combined with the unusual sights, sounds, and smells make it very frightening. This means traveling with a rabbit, especially over long distances, can be a difficult and stressful affair. If you don’t plan and take precautions, your rabbit can end up sick because of … Read more
Every mini pig parent knows keeping their pet happy and healthy is a top priority. And the secret to success is simple: Supporting a mini pig’s long-term health and happiness starts with what you feed them. For those dedicated pig parents determining what to feed and when, here’s the breakdown from Mazuri’s team of animal … Read more
Switching your pet to a new diet can feel challenging—but with the right approach, it can be a smooth and successful transition. It’s completely normal for pets to be hesitant when trying something unfamiliar, especially if they’ve been used to the same food for a long time. Factors like age, current diet, and even personality … Read more
Axolotl color comes from three pigment cell types in the skin: melanophores for black and brown, xanthophores for yellow and red, and iridophores for shine. Each named morph adds or removes one of those groups through inherited genes. Wild type keeps all three, while leucistic, albino, melanoid, copper, and axanthic each drop something. How do … Read more
Source your axolotl from a captive-bred breeder who keeps lineage records, screens for disease, and answers your questions, never from the wild and rarely from a chain pet store. Every pet axolotl is captive-bred because the wild population is critically endangered, so responsible sourcing is about choosing a careful breeder and verifying legality before money … Read more
Nutrition wisdom from Dr. Taylor Novak, Ph.D. animal nutritionist at the Oklahoma City Zoo As an animal lover, you want to provide your pet with the highest quality care possible. And according to animal experts at one of the country’s leading zoological institutions, top-tier caretaking starts with well-researched feeding decisions. Dr. Taylor Novak, Ph.D. animal … Read more