Gerbils are omnivores who enjoy a wide variety of seeds, fruits, vegetables, and insects. Commercial pellet mixes provide your gerbils with the nutrients they need. A proper selection of natural ...

Gerbils are small, energetic rodents that can make delightful companions. They’re curious, playful, and often cleaner than other small pets. But, like any animal, they have specific needs that future ...

If you’re considering a small, furry companion, chances are you’ve thought about both hamsters and gerbils. At first glance, they may seem quite similar, but their personalities, care needs, and ...

Small, soft, gentle and friendly, a gerbil makes a good pet for a family. Gerbils require little space and food, most household gerbils sleep at night and they can be held if the handler is careful.

Gerbils are often overlooked as pets in favor of the more fluffy and cuddly hamster, but they can be excellent and friendly companions. I got a call this week from someone interested in adopting a ...

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Apparently, gerbils make good first pets for young children. As the mother of two children, I’ve had “experience” with gerbils. Which is like saying, I’ve had “experience” with cancer. Here’s my sad ...