In my previous post I wrote how original and precious rabbits as pets are, but as any other animal they also have their good and bad points. In this post I want to reflect on the bad ones. Rabbit care can be relatively expensive: you should buy a water dispenser, a chew toy and a [...]

When I was a little child we had several rabbits as pets. I hardly remember them, but my parents say that there was a strange fear in their eyes. Now when I see a rabbit, no matter whether dwarf rabbits or an angora rabbit, the first feeling that I have is to bring it home and [...]

If you’re thinking about getting a pet snake, I suggest a python. The python is a non-venomous snake which is mainly found in Australia, Africa and Asia. The most interesting fact about pythons is that they sense the odor of their prey at a distance. They suddenly attack the prey, swallow it, and it thereby [...]

The Van cat, known in United States as the Turkish Van, and in Armenian “vana katu,”  is a distinctive breed of a domestic cat found mainly in the Van province of eastern Turkey. This very unique cat is a natural breed, so there hasn’t been human interference or cross-breeding in its lineage.  Apart from their [...]

Nowadays rats are very popular pets. And if you decide to bring a rat home, make sure it’s healthy. Your pet rat’s fur must be thick and the mouth should not be wet, as it may be a sign of dental problems. Their average life span is two to three years. They rarely bite, yet [...]

Have you ever had a small pet? If you haven’t, consider a pet mouse. On the average a mouse measures three inches and weighs about one ounce. Mice usually live from one to three years. They are curious, fancy and lovely pets that are quite active at daytime. But they are fragile and if you [...]

Ferrets are small, affectionate and playful pets. Their life span is 6-10 years. They come in brown, white and black colors. Ferrets are domesticated animals but the history of their domestication is unknown. Though it’s believed that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate the ferret. Nowadays in some countries such as Portugal and [...]

What do you know about sugar gliders? They are small exotic animals native to Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea. Sugar gliders glide and have a squirrel-like bodies, which is the reason why they are sometimes called “flying squirrels.” These “flying squirrels” are mostly found in the forests with eucalyptus trees as eucalyptus is their main [...]