101. Pet Columns: Pet Gerbil Care pet Gerbil care. PrinterFriendly Version. pet Column for the week of March 9, 1998.Office of Public Engagement 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, Illinois 61802 http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showarticle.cfm?id=129

102. Pet Gerbil Care pet Gerbil care. Return to article. pet Column for the week of March 9, 1998.Office of Public Engagement 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, Illinois 61802 http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showarticle_pf.cfm?id=129

103. How Old Should My Child Be? In caring for a pet, a child can form a deeper bond with the pet, Megan willquietly watch, hold and feed a pair of gerbils without causing them harm or http://www.checchibooks.com/howold.html

How Old Should My Child Be? By Mary Jane Checchi One of the pet-related questions that parents most frequently ask is, "How old should my child be?" My response is, "How old for what?" If a parent actually is asking, "How old should my child be before she can take full responsibility for a pet?" my answer is, "Probably not until she is an adult." Even the most responsible, mature, and well-intentioned child usually is not up to such a commitment, which involves daily care and may last as along as twenty years (in the case of a cat) or more (for some birds). Although your ten-year old may sincerely mean it when he says, "I promise, promise, promise that I will feed and exercise and groom my dog every day, " he is not developmentally at an age when a commitment extending years into the future has meaning. Children are busy just like parents. Who will walk the dog, scoop the kitty litter, clean the hamster cage while your youngster: goes away to summer camp; gets a weekend job; joins the band or the basketball team and practices after school every day; lands a part in the school play and doesn't make it home until after dinner six weeks in a row?

104. Gerbil Care - Animal Hospitals-USA Gerbil care. Gerbil fans say that gerbils make good pets due to their temperament,and ease of care. They tend to be easily tamed and are not as skittish as http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/small_pets/gerbil_care.html

Hurricane Katrina Pet Rescue Info: Click here Site Index Health Info Pet Care Find-A-Vet Ask-A-Vet ... Contact Us Gerbil Care Gerbil fans say that gerbils make good pets due to their temperament, and ease of care. They tend to be easily tamed and are not as skittish as some other small rodents. They also aren't as inclined to bite unless threatened (as always there are exceptions). Coming from a dry natural habitat they are designed to conserve water, so produce scant urine and dry droppings, making it fairly easy to keep their cage fresh and clean. They go through several sleep/active cycles in the course of 24 hours, although they do tend to be more active at night. They are very curious and will explore anything, and can be quite entertaining. Gerbils are social animals, living in colonies in the wild, so do not do well as a solitary pet. Keeping a same sex pair (litter mates usually do well together) is much preferred. If you have a single older gerbil, it can be difficult to introduce a new one though as they are quite territorial. Housing: Handling: Generally, frequent handling will keep a gerbil quite tame. If all else fails, bribery with sunflower seeds can help make a gerbil more amenable to handling. It is important to note that they will be difficult to catch if they get out of their cage or away from being handled, and food can help in this situation too. Here are some hints on picking up gerbils:

105. NAPA Exotic Animal Bookstore/Book Listings - Rodent Books! Exotic Animal and pet Books Rodents. by Edmundo Morales Hamsters andGerbils (Hansen, Ann Larkin. Popular pet care.) by Ann Larkin Hansen http://www.altpet.net/books/rodents.html

Books on Rodents! Beavers Beavers : Where Waters Run (Northword Wildlife Series) by Paul I. V. Strong Chinchillas Chinchillas How to Take Care of Them and Understand Them by Maike Roder-Thiede, Gyorgy Jankovics (Illustrator), Thiede Maike Roder Chinchillas (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) by Maike Roder-Thiede, Christine Steimer (Photographer), Johann Brandstetter Chinchillas a Complete Introduction by Jack C. Harris Chipmunks Chipmunks by Henwood Chipmunk Family (Wildlife Conservation Society Books) by Lois Brunner Bastian Guide to Owning Chipmunks (Ww-515) by Chris Henwood Gerbils A Complete Introduction to Gerbils Completely Illustrated in Full Color by M. Ostrow Gerbils by Paul Paradise Gerbils (Barrons Pet Owner's Manuals) by Raymond Gudas Gerbils (First Pets) by Kate Petty Gerbils As a Hobby (Save-Our-Planet) by Laurie Holland Gerbils As a New Pet by Anmaire Barrie, Anmarie Barrie

106. World Of Pets - Hamsters And Gerbils, Health, Anatomy, Care Etc Hamster and gerbils make delightful pets due to their playful ways, inquisitiveand friendly As with all other pets daily feeding and care is essential. http://www.worldofpetsni.com/hamster.htm

GERBILS Scob What is a Hamster? A hamster is a small rodent that is most active at night. They belong to a group of animals called mammals, all of which are warm blooded. It has very sharp teeth that never stop growing, these are used for gnawing. A hamster has a big stomach where tough plant food is digested and if you look closely at the diagram below you will see pink nipples (some hamsters have as many as 16) f or the babies to suckle. I t is important to know if your gerbil/hamster is a male or female so you can house them accordingly. If both genders are housed together they may produce more youngsters than you can care for properly. If you do intend to breed it is important to recognise the difference in the genders. top When purchasing your first hamster/gerbil the breeder or shop owner will be able to tell you which sex your pet is. If, on the other hand, you intend to breed it is important to be able to tell the difference. To do this hold the hamster/gerbil up or place it in a clear base container so you can inspect if from beneath. DON'T lay the rodent on its back as it will find this action distressing and will tend to bite. Hamster and gerbils make delightful pets due to their playful ways, inquisitive and friendly nature. There is little difference between a hamster and a gerbil when it comes to general care but gerbils tend to live longer: 4 or 5 years as opposed to the hamster which rarely live longer than 3 years. Both of these (hamsters and gerbils) can become very tame if you start to handle them between the ages of 4 and 8 weeks (see below "Hamsters")

107. How To Care For A Gerbil gerbils are popular, easy to care for pets. A gerbil is a friendly, adorablerodent that requires little care, but gerbils do have specific needs. http://ndnd.essortment.com/howtocarefor_pah.htm

How to care for a gerbil Gerbils are popular, easy to care for pets. A gerbil is a friendly, adorable rodent that requires little care, but gerbils do have specific needs. Gerbils are popular as pets because they are enjoyable to watch and are very easy to care for. They are great pets for apartment dwellers and people who do not have the time to care for a more demanding pet. Gerbils are usually friendly, so they also make nice pets for children. According to the Dane County Humane Society website, "Gerbil Care", half of a gerbil's diet should consist of fresh vegetables such as carrots, beets, radishes, and broccoli. The rest of a gerbil's diet should be comprised of alfalfa hay and boxed food formulated especially for gerbils. It goes on to say that dandelions and clover can be offered as well. Make sure these are clean and have not been sprayed with pesticides. Remember to remove any perishable foods from the cage and replace them each day. The same article suggests the use of a water bottle with a drinking tube rather than a bowl. Bowls are impractical because gerbils dig and they like to bury their food bowls. Water bottles can easily be cleaned using hot, soapy water and a bottle brush. This should be done on a daily basis. Since gerbils like to chew, a heavy ceramic food dish is the most practical. A gerbil's teeth continually grow, according to "Gerbil Care". The article recommends supplying a gerbil with either chew sticks for rodents, which are available in stores selling pet supplies, or providing untreated wood for gnawing. If a gerbil's teeth are allowed to become too long, it will not be able to eat or drink.

108. Gerbil Care Gerbil care Caging, Cage Accessories and Equipment, Preparing the Cage, Feedingyour Gerbil, Routine care, Handling your Gerbil, Gerbil Health, http://www.petwebsite.com/gerbil_care.htm

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