Crossbreed of the Sheltie and English Crested guinea pig Appearance, care, and keeping of the Coronet guinea pig
The Coronet is a long-haired guinea pig characterized by the looks of the cross-bred Sheltie and English Crested.
Small Pets
Snarling, growling, biting Reasons why some hamsters don't like their owners
You go to great lengths, but your hamster gives you the cold shoulder. PETBOOK explains the reasons for this behavior.
Species-appropriate housing Tips for letting rabbits move freely within the home
In order to meet their needs, owners should keep their rabbits free within the home. What they should keep in mind.
"Popcorning", purring, single file, ... 9 funny guinea pig behaviors and what they mean
Guinea pigs sometimes display quite funny behavior. What's behind "popcorning", the goose march and others?
Preventing animal suffering Torture breeding of guinea pigs! Avoid these breeds
Not everything humans find beautiful or cute in animals is actually good for them. How guinea pigs suffer from torture breeding practices.
A shock for pet owners Why would a hamster suddenly die?
Hamsters have a short life expectancy, but it is still a shock when a hamster dies suddenly. Reasons why and what to do.
Nutrition This is why carrots are unhealthy for rabbits
The image of a rabbit nibbling on a carrot is ubiquitous. But are carrots really the right food for rabbits?
More than just squeaking The different sounds of guinea pigs and what they mean
Guinea pigs make sounds in order to communicate. But what do squeaking, squealing, trilling, and chattering of teeth mean? PETBOOK explains.
Shy small animals How to get rabbits and guinea pigs accustomed to people
Guinea pigs and rabbits are shy animals, and as pets, they first need to get accustomed to people. What you can do as an owner.
Not for cuddling Why you shouldn't buy a hamster for your child
In this article, PETBOOK explains what a hamster needs and why it is not necessarily a suitable pet for children.