Many family dinners include broccoli nowadays not that the kids are happy about it but the rise of awareness about a healthy diet, so it is very convenient and tempting to share some with your gerbils. but can gerbils eat broccoli? Gerbils can eat broccoli, and unlike humans, they seem to actually like it, However, …
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Having a pet in your house is synonymous with great company, good entertainment, and a lot of fun, but it’s not always fun and games, since they can be a huge responsibility and sometimes attract all sorts of pests and gerbils make no exception. Do gerbils attract pests? Gerbils like all animals do attract pests …
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Gerbils are rodents so their dentition is of extreme importance, the gerbil teeth have a direct and great impact on his overall health. Gerbil teeth problems often cause other serious health issues that in many cases can be fatal so checking them regularly is very important. To be able to check your gerbil’s teeth you …
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Hibernation is often associated with rodents which are considered deep hibernators because they enter a phase characterized by low body temperature, slow breathing and heart rate, and low metabolic rate. This phase often occurs during winter months when sufficient food is unavailable to conserve energy, and prior to hibernation, animals need to store enough energy to …
Gerbils are often presented as the best pets for kids and beginners, they are fun, very active, and cute but what most pet owners are looking for is affection, and what a better way to show affection than holding your pet and cuddling it, but do gerbils like to be held? Although each gerbil has …
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As a responsible gerbil owner, you’ll be looking to take care of every aspect of your furry friend’s life, which includes the food they eat. Your gerbil’s diet needs to be balanced, and since the seeds they feed on don’t provide all the nutrients they need you have to supplement it with other food items …
Almonds are the delicious edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree known as the almond tree, they are consumed and used in many forms and for a variety of purposes. Almonds are often sold with the shell removed, and ready to consume, you can find different almond products in almost all stores (raw, roasted, flakes, oil, …
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Watermelon is one of the most adored fruits on the planet, it grows almost everywhere and it’s so refreshing especially in the summer. Gerbils are omnivorous animals that would eat almost anything you give them, but this does not mean that you should give anything before checking it. Every animal’s digestif system is adapted to …
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Gerbils are omnivorous animals that would eat pretty much anything they can chew, however they tend to go by a vegetarian diet mostly especially in captivity, In the wild, they do feed on some small insects occasionally and that’s why you should always feed your gerbil some vegetables and fruits along with their seeds mix. …
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The sleeping habits of gerbils have always been subject to debate, and that’s mostly related to another ongoing debate about the best pet, hamsters, or gerbils. The answer to the question are gerbils nocturnal is apparently a key element and a proof for the gerbil side of the debate that they make better rodent pets. …
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